India vs Afganistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
ODI World Cup • India won the match by 10 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 1-over encounter of ODI World Cup, India took on Afganistan on Mar 24, 2026, 09:33 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 10 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 11 runs and 2 wickets fall between Afganistan (4/2 in 1.0 overs) and India (7/0 in 0.1 overs).
2. Afganistan Innings Breakdown (4/2)
Batting in the first innings, Afganistan finished on 4/2 from 1.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.00 runs per over. During the opening 1 overs, Afganistan accumulated 4 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Gurbaz spearheaded the batting effort with 4 runs off 4 balls (including 1 fours and 0 sixes at a strike rate of 100.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Zadran , who contributed 0 runs off 1 deliveries, while Omarzai added 0 (1b). With the ball in the first innings, Bumrah led the bowling figures with 2/4 in 1.0 overs (economy 4.00).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (7/0)
Pursuing a target of 5 runs for victory, India recorded 7/0 in 0.1 overs at a scoring rate of 42.00 runs per over. S Yadav anchored the chase for India with 4 runs from 1 balls (1 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 400.0). Defending the total, Rashid delivered a key spell of 0/7 across 0.1 overs at an economy rate of 42.00.
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Gurbaz and Ishaq (Afganistan), who combined for 4 runs off 4 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 1 catch, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with R SHARMA 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—Bumrah (India ) topped the match rankings with 63.0 total points, followed closely by Gurbaz (5.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Bumrah .