India vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
World Cup • India won the match by 309 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of World Cup, India took on Afganistan on Jun 5, 2026, 06:10 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 309 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 453 runs and 18 wickets fall between India (381/8 in 50.0 overs) and Afganistan (72/10 in 11.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (381/8)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 381/8 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.62 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 44 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Daksh spearheaded the batting effort with 157 runs off 79 balls (including 11 fours and 15 sixes at a strike rate of 198.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Abdul, who contributed 53 runs off 23 deliveries, while Sagar added 49 (43b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 8, no-balls: 1, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Farooqi led the bowling figures with 4/34 in 7.0 overs (economy 4.86), assisted by Rashid Khan (2/70 in 10.0 overs).
3. Afganistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (72/10)
Pursuing a target of 382 runs for victory, Afganistan recorded 72/10 in 11.2 overs at a scoring rate of 6.35 runs per over. Rashid Khan anchored the chase for Afganistan with 28 runs from 13 balls (5 fours, 1 sixes, strike rate 215.4), alongside Noor Ahmd who chipped in with 19 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Bhuvi delivered a key spell of 6/25 across 5.0 overs at an economy rate of 5.00, while Bumrah finished with 2/29 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Daksh and Sagar (India), who combined for 138 runs off 92 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 9 catches, 0 run-outs, and 2 stumpings, with Gurbaz 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—Farooqi (Afganistan) topped the match rankings with 268.0 total points, followed closely by Rashid Khan (257.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Daksh.