India vs Afghanistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Club Cricket Fixture • Afghanistan won the match by 6 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 50-over encounter of Club Cricket Fixture, India took on Afghanistan on Jun 3, 2026, 02:03 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Afghanistan won the match by 6 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 217 runs and 14 wickets fall between India (106/10 in 15.5 overs) and Afghanistan (111/4 in 15.2 overs).
2. India Innings Breakdown (106/10)
Batting in the first innings, India finished on 106/10 from 15.5 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 6.69 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India accumulated 19 runs for the loss of 5 wickets. Hardik spearheaded the batting effort with 36 runs off 22 balls (including 6 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 163.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Virat Kohli , who contributed 26 runs off 21 deliveries, while Reddy added 20 (6b). With the ball in the first innings, Fareed Ahmad led the bowling figures with 3/29 in 5.0 overs (economy 5.80), assisted by Qais Ahmad (2/9 in 2.0 overs).
3. Afghanistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (111/4)
Pursuing a target of 107 runs for victory, Afghanistan recorded 111/4 in 15.2 overs at a scoring rate of 7.24 runs per over. Ibrahim Zadran anchored the chase for Afghanistan with 62 runs from 42 balls (4 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 147.6), alongside Sadiqullah Atal who chipped in with 36 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Hardik delivered a key spell of 3/28 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Arshdeep finished with 1/21 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Ibrahim Zadran and Sadiqullah Atal (Afghanistan ), who combined for 76 runs off 50 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 6 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Kishan 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—Hardik (India) topped the match rankings with 195.0 total points, followed closely by Fareed Ahmad (136.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Ibrahim Zadran.