Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube magnificent fifties help Indian win the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan with ease.
Yashasvi Jaiswal capitalized on Fazalhaq Farooqi’s dropped catch, delivering a remarkable fifty in the second T20I against Afghanistan in Indore. Partnered by Shivam Dube, who achieved his second consecutive half-century, India clinched a 6-wicket victory in 15.4 overs.
Jaiswal’s explosive innings featured 68 runs off 34 balls, including 6 sixes and 5 fours. Dube remained unbeaten with a solid 63 runs off 32 balls, adorned with 5 fours and 4 sixes. Rohit Sharma (0), Virat Kohli (29), and Jitesh Sharma (0) were the other batsmen dismissed.
In the earlier innings, Afghanistan posted a total of 172, propelled by notable contributions from Gulbadin Naib (57 runs off 35 balls), Mujeeb Ur Rahman (21 runs off 9 balls), and Karim Janat (20 runs off 10 balls).
Arshdeep Singh emerged as India’s most successful bowler, securing three wickets, while Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel claimed two scalps each, respectively. The comprehensive victory showcased India’s batting prowess and well-rounded bowling performance.