India vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI Cricket World Cup • India won the match by 29 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of ODI Cricket World Cup, India took on Afghanistan on Apr 10, 2026, 01:34 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 29 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 599 runs and 19 wickets fall between India (314/9 in 50.0 overs) and Afghanistan (285/10 in 48.0 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (314/9)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 314/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.28 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Rohit Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 104 runs off 92 balls (including 7 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 113.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Shubman Gill, who contributed 97 runs off 112 deliveries, while Shreyas Iyer added 48 (41b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 6, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 6). With the ball in the first innings, Nijat Masood led the bowling figures with 5/54 in 8.0 overs (economy 6.75), assisted by Rashid Khan (1/41 in 10.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (285/10)
Pursuing a target of 315 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 285/10 in 48.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.94 runs per over. Nangeyalia Kharote anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 51 runs from 39 balls (9 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 130.8), alongside H Shahidi who chipped in with 48 off 57 balls. Defending the total, Jasprit Bumrah delivered a key spell of 4/55 across 10.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.50, while Hardik Pandya finished with 3/59 (10.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma (India), who combined for 172 runs off 176 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 12 catches, 1 run-out, and 0 stumpings, with Nangeyalia Kharote making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Nijat Masood (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 264.0 total points, followed closely by Jasprit Bumrah (238.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rohit Sharma.