‘Shivam direct WC ka ticket lene aaya hai’ – Fans react as India beat Afghanistan by 6 wicket in 2nd T20I to clinch the series by 2-0
In a thrilling T20 encounter at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India showcased its cricketing brilliance, securing a dominant victory over Afghanistan in the 2nd T20I. Star allrounder Shivam Dube, batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, pacer Arshdeep Singh, and spinner Axar Patel shone in the dominant series victory for India.
Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, India’s bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh’s stellar performance, restricted Afghanistan to 172 runs in 20 overs. Star Afghanistan batter Gulbadin’s explosive innings of 57 runs fueled Afghanistan’s competitive total. However, Arshdeep’s three wickets and effective bowling from Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi controlled the opposition.
Arshdeep’s exceptional bowling figures of 3 for 32 were crucial in breaking partnerships and containing Afghanistan’s run flow. His impactful performance paved the way for India’s success in restricting the opposition to a challenging but achievable total.
India batted well after a poor start
Chasing a target of 173 runs, India had a poor start as skipper Rohit Sharma continued his poor batting performance. Rohit once again got dismissed for a duck, this time a golden one, as Fazal Haq Farooqi dismissed him on the very first ball.
However, Yashasvi Jaiswal ignited the innings with an impressive knock of 68 runs off 34 balls, setting the tone for India’s run chase. Shivam Dube’s dynamic all-round performance played a pivotal role, as he not only contributed with the ball but also played a sensational innings of 63 runs off 32 balls. His aggressive batting display included five fours and two sixes, guiding India to a comfortable victory.
With this commanding win, India sealed the three-match series against Afghanistan 2-0. The team’s stellar performance was met with jubilant reactions from fans, reflecting their excitement and appreciation for the players’ outstanding display of skill and teamwork. As India continues its winning streak, the team’s formidable combination of seasoned players and emerging talents promises an exciting future in the world of cricket.
Here is how fans react to India’s win:
Congrats
INDIA WINS THE T20I SERIES AGAINST AFGHANISTAN…!!! 🇮🇳
— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh remaining not out in yet another chase 🔥
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) January 14, 2024
History created
— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
Golden win ✔️✔️✔️
— Priyanka (@Pinky209E) January 14, 2024
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https://twitter.com/iam_ShaharYar/status/1746571072487522441?s=20
Congratulations Team for winning another T20 series. 173 runs in just 15.4 overs. What an stunning inning from Yashasvi and Shivam Dubey.
Yashasvi Jaiswal showed why he is the future of India. Shivam Dubey showed what he can do. Can become the best replacement of Hardik Pandya.…— Satya Prakash (@Satya_Prakash08) January 14, 2024
What a batting by Shivam dube, find of this series for India. Brilliant all round performance by him 👏
— Kirkett (@bhaskar_sanu08) January 14, 2024
Congratulations to the entire team.
Well played. pic.twitter.com/VNKMNBz2Ws— Ashok Bijalwan अशोक बिजल्वाण 🇮🇳 (@AshTheWiz) January 14, 2024