Arshdeep Singh, post-match, shared his delight as results swing their way. He’s thrilled by the new bowling talent emerging and just loves being out there. Unaware he was on a hat-trick, he stresses the team-first mentality. The entire squad is confident, hungry for success, and relishing every moment on the field – a winning formula!

Afghanistan’s decision to bowl backfired spectacularly. Shubman Gill continued his golden run, joined by an explosive Ishan Kishan. Their magnificent 224-run stand put India in total command. Rashid Khan, the lone threat, left injured, and by his return, the damage was irreversible for the Afghans.

Afghanistan vs India Live Score | Afghanistan faced an uphill battle. Rahmanullah Gurbaz provided a fleeting spark, but his dismissal quickly extinguished any momentum. The tourists’ innings then stalled, unable to find boundaries, as the required run rate soared relentlessly. A chase that quickly became insurmountable.

Series sealed! India now hold an unassailable 2-0 lead with one match remaining. Afghanistan battled hard in the opener, but in Lucknow, it was a one-sided masterclass from India. Despite winning the toss, the visitors found little else going their way as India’s commanding batting display effectively took them out of the contest.