India vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 9 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on Afghanistan on Apr 2, 2026, 03:17 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 9 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 594 runs and 10 wickets fall between Afghanistan (296/9 in 50.0 overs) and India (298/1 in 37.3 overs).
2. Afghanistan Innings Breakdown (296/9)
Batting in the first innings, Afghanistan finished on 296/9 from 50.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 5.92 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Afghanistan accumulated 21 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Ibrahim Zadran spearheaded the batting effort with 113 runs off 135 balls (including 11 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 83.7). Valuable middle-order support came from Azmatullah Omarzai, who contributed 64 runs off 58 deliveries, while Hashmatullah Shahidi added 60 (50b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 2, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, Mohammad Shami led the bowling figures with 5/47 in 9.0 overs (economy 5.22), assisted by Ravindra Jadeja (3/40 in 8.0 overs).
3. India Chase & Second Innings Summary (298/1)
Pursuing a target of 297 runs for victory, India recorded 298/1 in 37.3 overs at a scoring rate of 7.95 runs per over. Rohit Sharma anchored the chase for India with 175 runs from 102 balls (19 fours, 9 sixes, strike rate 171.6), alongside Virat Kohli who chipped in with 72 off 44 balls. Defending the total, Rashid Khan delivered a key spell of 1/63 across 7.0 overs at an economy rate of 9.00, while Hashmatullah Shahidi finished with 0/3 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Rohit Sharma and Shubhman Gill (India), who combined for 180 runs off 151 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 4 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, 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—Rohit Sharma (India) topped the match rankings with 398.0 total points, followed closely by Mohammad Shami (290.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Rohit Sharma.