India vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • India won the match by 73 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on Afghanistan on Jun 3, 2026, 10:03 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India won the match by 73 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 285 runs and 20 wickets fall between India (179/10 in 36.3 overs) and Afghanistan (106/10 in 12.5 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (179/10)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 179/10 from 36.3 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 4.90 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 18 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Virat Kohli spearheaded the batting effort with 99 runs off 94 balls (including 16 fours and 3 sixes at a strike rate of 105.3). Valuable middle-order support came from Rohit Sharma , who contributed 40 runs off 80 deliveries, while Kuldeep added 10 (12b). The bowling side conceded 3 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 2, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Rashid Khan led the bowling figures with 3/30 in 7.0 overs (economy 4.29), assisted by Fareed Ahmad (2/30 in 8.3 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (106/10)
Pursuing a target of 180 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 106/10 in 12.5 overs at a scoring rate of 8.26 runs per over. Rashid Khan anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 54 runs from 34 balls (6 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 158.8), alongside Qais Ahmad who chipped in with 16 off 7 balls. Defending the total, Prince Yadav delivered a key spell of 5/29 across 3.5 overs at an economy rate of 7.57, while Kuldeep finished with 3/19 (3.0 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 139 runs off 165 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 7 catches, 1 run-out, and 1 stumping, 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—Rashid Khan (Afghanistan ) topped the match rankings with 326.0 total points, followed closely by Fareed Ahmad (214.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Prince Yadav .