Skipper Rohit Sharma led with the bat with a century as India defeated Afghanistan by a huge margin of 8 wickets and 90 balls remaining in the innings. On a batting pitch, Afghanistan have no clue against the Indian bowlers!
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Having opted to bat first, Bangladesh got to 272/8 in 50 overs courtesy of half-centuries each from Hashmatullah Shahidi (80) and Azmatullah Omarzai (62). The 119-run stand for the 4th wicket between this pair was the only positive phase for Afghanistan in this innings.
Jasprit Bumrah was at his best with the ball for India as he returned figures of 4/39 in 10 overs. Hardik Pandya (2/43), Shardul Thakur (1/31), and Kuldeep Yadav (1/40) were the other wicket takers for India in this innings.
Rohit Sharma, during the run chase, scored 131 runs off just 84 deliveries including 16 fours and 5 sixes and got India off to a rollicking start! India's score was 205 at the departure in the 26th over! That was the impact of his knock! India, eventually, chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand.
Ishan Kishan (47 off 47) and Virat Kohli (55* off 56) also significant contributions in this successful run chase! Rohit bagged Player of the Match award for his explosive knock at the top for India!
Brief Scores: India - 273/2 in 35 overs (Rohit Sharma - 131, Virat Kohli - 55*, Rashid Khan - 2/57) defeated Afghanistan - 272/8 in 50 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi - 80, Azmatullah Omarzai - 62, Jasprit Bumrah - 4/39, Hardik Pandya - 2/43) by a margin of 8 wickets (with 90 balls remaining)
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