On January 17, 2024, India and Afghanistan clashed in what turned out to be one of the most exhilarating T20 encounters in recent history. The third match of the T20I series between these two teams at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru became a thrilling spectacle, with two Super Overs, dramatic batting, and incredible bowling. This match will go down in history as one of the greatest T20I matches ever.
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Date: January 17, 2024
Result: India won after a dramatic second Super Over
Series Outcome: India won the 3-match series 3-0
Match Summary :India National Team vs Afghanistan National Team Scorecard
India, after winning the toss, opted to bat first, and despite an early collapse, they managed to post a formidable total of 212/4 in 20 overs. Rohit Sharma’s explosive 121* off 69 balls was the highlight of India’s innings, with Rinku Singh providing a brilliant finish with 69* from 39 balls.
Afghanistan, in reply, showed great resilience. They too posted 212/6, with key contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50), Ibrahim Zadran (50), and Gulbadin Naib’s fiery 55*. This set the stage for a thrilling Super Over.
India’s bowling attack, led by Washington Sundar’s incredible 3 wickets for just 18 runs, kept Afghanistan under control. However, the game was far from over as both teams scored 16 runs each in the first Super Over, leading to a second Super Over. India emerged victorious in the second Super Over after Afghanistan crumbled under pressure.
India’s Innings (212/4 in 20 overs)
India’s innings started with a shaky start as they lost three wickets in the first four overs. However, Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh’s unbeaten partnership put India in a commanding position.
India’s Batting Performance:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66.66 | c Nabi b Fareed Ahmad |
| Rohit Sharma (C) | 121* | 69 | 11 | 8 | 175.36 | Not Out |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Ibrahim Zadran b Fareed Ahmad |
| Shivam Dube | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 | c Gurbaz b Omarzai |
| Sanju Samson † | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Nabi b Fareed Ahmad |
| Rinku Singh | 69* | 39 | 2 | 6 | 176.92 | Not Out |
| Extras | 17 | (lb 9, nb 2, w 6) | ||||
| Total | 212/4 | 20 overs | 10.60 |
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-18 (Jaiswal, 2.3 ov)
- 2-18 (Kohli, 2.4 ov)
- 3-21 (Dube, 3.6 ov)
- 4-22 (Samson, 4.3 ov)
Afghanistan’s Innings (212/6 in 20 overs)
Afghanistan’s chase was powered by key partnerships, with Gurbaz and Zadran setting the tone at the top of the order. Naib’s explosive batting toward the end helped Afghanistan stay in the hunt, but they eventually fell short and ended at 212/6, forcing the match into a Super Over.
Afghanistan’s Batting Performance:
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate | Dismissal |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz † | 50 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 156.25 | c Sundar b Kuldeep |
| Ibrahim Zadran (C) | 50 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 121.95 | st Samson b Sundar |
| Gulbadin Naib | 55* | 23 | 4 | 4 | 239.13 | Not Out |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | c Bishnoi b Sundar |
| Mohammad Nabi | 34 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 212.50 | c Avesh Khan b Sundar |
| Karim Janat | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 | Run Out (Samson) |
| Najibullah Zadran | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 166.66 | c Kohli b Avesh Khan |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 5* | 2 | 1 | 0 | 250.00 | Not Out |
| Extras | 11 | (b 1, w 10) | ||||
| Total | 212/6 | 20 overs | 10.60 |
Fall of Wickets:
- 1-93 (Gurbaz, 10.6 ov)
- 2-107 (Ibrahim, 12.3 ov)
- 3-107 (Omarzai, 12.4 ov)
- 4-163 (Nabi, 16.2 ov)
- 5-167 (Janat, 17.1 ov)
- 6-182 (Najibullah, 18.2 ov)
Super Over Drama
1st Super Over:
- Afghanistan: 16/1
- India: 16/0 (Tied)
The first Super Over was an absolute thriller, with both teams scoring 16 runs each. Afghanistan’s bowling attack kept the pressure on India, but both teams managed to score 16, leading to a second Super Over.
2nd Super Over:
- India: 11/2 in 0.5 overs
- Afghanistan: 1/2 in 0.3 overs
Afghanistan fell apart in the second Super Over, losing two wickets for just 1 run. India successfully defended 11 runs, claiming the victory in this extraordinary encounter.
Bowling Performance India National Team vs Afghanistan National Team Scorecard
India’s Bowling:
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
| Mukesh Kumar | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 | 3 | 0 |
| Avesh Khan | 4 | 0 | 55 | 1 | 13.75 | 3 | 0 |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Sundar | 3 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 6.00 | 2 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 10.33 | 1 | 0 |
Afghanistan’s Bowling: India National Team vs Afghanistan National Team Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy | Wides | No Balls |
| Fareed Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 5.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 4 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.25 | 1 | 0 |
| Qais Ahmad | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 | 1 | 0 |
| Mohammad Saleem | 3 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 14.33 | 3 | 1 |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 | 0 | 0 |
| Karim Janat | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 18.00 | 0 | 1 |
Key Highlights: India National Team vs Afghanistan National Team Scorecard
- Rohit Sharma’s 121* off 69 balls was the highlight of India’s innings.
- Rinku Singh’s 69* off 39 balls proved crucial in lifting India to 212/4.
- Washington Sundar bowled brilliantly, picking up 3 wickets for 18 runs.
- Gulbadin Naib‘s 55* off 23 balls kept Afghanistan in the hunt.
- The match went into two Super Overs, with India coming out on top in the second one.
Player Awards
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (121* off 69 balls)
- Player of the Series: Shivam Dube
- Series Result: India won 3-0
Conclusion:
India edged past Afghanistan in a dramatic Super Over finish after an intense chase and thrilling moments. This match, marked by exceptional batting, bold bowling, and an unforgettable Super Over, will be remembered as one of the most exciting T20I encounters in cricket history.
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FAQs : India National Team vs Afghanistan National Team Scorecard
Q1. Who won the match?
India won the match after a dramatic second Super Over finish.
Q2. Which players were the top scorers for Afghanistan?
Gulbadin Naib (55*) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50) were Afghanistan’s top scorers.
Q3. What was India’s target?
India set a target of 213 runs.
Q4. How many runs did India score in the Super Over?
India scored 16 runs in the first Super Over and 11 runs in the second Super Over.
Q5. Who was India’s standout performer?
Rohit Sharma was India’s standout performer with a match-winning 121* off 69 balls.