India Crush Afghanistan in 2nd T20I to Seal Series Win

India‘s dominance was on full display as they cruised to a convincing six-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the second T20I, securing a series win with a match to spare. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube were the architects of this commendable chase, dismantling the target of 173 set by Afghanistan with ease.

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Jaiswal showcased his exceptional batting skills, smashing a brilliant 68 off just 34 balls. His explosive knock included 6 boundaries and 4 sixes, with a strike rate of 200. He formed a destructive partnership with Dube, contributing 92 runs in just 42 balls before finally getting dismissed by Karim Janat in the 13th over. India was already on the verge of victory at that point.

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Dube, who remained unbeaten, played a blistering innings, scoring 63 runs off just 32 balls. His powerful hitting included 7 fours and 3 sixes, helping India seal the win comfortably. Notably, Jaiswal’s half-century came off just 27 balls, making it the fastest by an Indian against Afghanistan in T20Is. However, Dube broke that record a few balls later, reaching his fifty in just 22 deliveries.

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Veteran batsman Virat Kohli made a stunning return to the T20I format after nearly two years, smashing 29 runs off just 16 balls. His aggressive approach kept the Afghan bowlers on their toes. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma endured a disappointing run of form, getting dismissed for a second consecutive duck by Fazalhaq Farooqi.

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Earlier, Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib showcased his batting prowess, scoring a quickfire 57 off 35 balls after being promoted to No. 3. His powerful hitting propelled Afghanistan to a respectable total of 172 runs. The Afghan team also put up a late surge, adding 63 runs in the last five overs to bolster their score.

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With this emphatic victory, India has now secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series against Afghanistan. The Indian team’s dominant performance on home soil has demonstrated their strength and depth in the shorter format of the game.