India delivered a commanding performance against Afghanistan in a Ten10 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, claiming victory by a massive margin of 99 runs. Batting first, India posted a formidable total of 185 for 7 in their 10 overs, with consistent contributions flowing from nearly every batter. Shubman Gill led the way with a sparkling 32 off 8 balls, Ravi Jadeja chipped in with a brisk 36 from 14 deliveries, and Hardik Pandya provided a late boost by remaining unbeaten on 26 from 8 balls. The rest of the order maintained a rapid scoring rate, allowing India to build several solid partnerships, and despite losing wickets periodically, the team’s momentum never faltered. Afghanistan’s bowlers, including Rashid Khan and Karim Janat, picked up wickets but were unable to contain the flow of runs, conceding several boundaries and extras, notably 13 in total comprising wides and a no-ball.
Chasing an extremely tough target, Afghanistan faltered early and never recovered from India’s relentless bowling assault, collapsing for just 86 runs in 6.2 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai offered some resistance with an aggressive 43 off 13 balls, but no other batter could make a meaningful impact as wickets tumbled rapidly. Ravichandran Ashwin was outstanding, taking 4 wickets for just 6 runs, exploiting the conditions and slicing through the Afghan batting lineup. Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami chipped in with two wickets each, ensuring Afghanistan’s chase was short-lived. Extras were minimal during Afghanistan’s turn at the crease, with the team unable to build partnerships or handle India’s attack. Ultimately, India’s all-round show in both departments resulted in a comprehensive triumph, with Ashwin’s game-changing spell earning him the Player of the Match award for his remarkable bowling performance.
Check the full match scorecard : India vs Afghanistan Asia Cup Match 7