IndIa vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • IndIa won the match by 7 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, IndIa took on Afghanistan on Feb 5, 2026, 12:13 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: IndIa won the match by 7 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 635 runs and 13 wickets fall between Afghanistan (316/10 in 48.5 overs) and IndIa (319/3 in 45.0 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (316/10)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 316/10 from 48.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.47 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 26 runs for the loss of 0 wickets. Ibhrahim Zadran spearheaded the batting effort with 108 runs off 96 balls (including 11 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 112.5). Valuable middle-order support came from Azmatullah Omarzai, who contributed 66 runs off 57 deliveries, while Ikram Alikhil added 52 (44b). The bowling side conceded 6 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Mohammad Siraj led the bowling figures with 3/51 in 10.0 overs (economy 5.10), assisted by Harshit Rana (3/53 in 9.5 overs).
3. IndIa Chase & Second Innings Summary (319/3)
Pursuing a target of 317 runs for victory, IndIa recorded 319/3 in 45.0 overs at a scoring rate of 7.09 runs per over. Rohit Sharma anchored the chase for IndIa with 139 runs from 111 balls (16 fours, 6 sixes, strike rate 125.2), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 108 off 97 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 1/32 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.57, while Bilal Sami finished with 1/69 (8.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (IndIa), who combined for 166 runs off 138 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 3 catches, 3 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Rohit 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—Ibhrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) topped the match rankings with 292.0 total points, followed closely by Azmatullah Omarzai (243.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rohit Sharma.