India vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
India Vs Afganistan • India won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of India Vs Afganistan, India took on Afganistan on Jun 17, 2026, 01:54 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 282 runs and 7 wickets fall between Afganistan (138/5 in 20.0 overs) and India (144/2 in 12.0 overs).
2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (138/5)
Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 138/5 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afganistan accumulated 30 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sediq Atal spearheaded the batting effort with 62 runs off 38 balls (including 4 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 163.2). Valuable middle-order support came from Karim Jannat, who contributed 35 runs off 36 deliveries, while Rahm Gurbaz added 16 (12b). With the ball in the first innings, Vipraj Nigam led the bowling figures with 2/24 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.00), assisted by Vijaykumar Vyshak (2/33 in 4.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (144/2)
Pursuing a target of 139 runs for victory, India recorded 144/2 in 12.0 overs at a scoring rate of 12.00 runs per over. Kl Rahul anchored the chase for India with 73 runs from 36 balls (8 fours, 5 sixes, strike rate 202.8), alongside Shubhman Gill who chipped in with 32 off 10 balls. Defending the total, Fazalq Farooqi delivered a key spell of 1/40 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 10.00, while Rasid Khan finished with 1/25 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sediq Atal and Karim Jannat (Afganistan ), who combined for 88 runs off 67 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Risabh Pant 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—Kl Rahul (India ) topped the match rankings with 116.0 total points, followed closely by Vipraj Nigam (111.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Kl Rahul .