Chandigarh, 07 June (Sports Desk)
India vs Afghanistan Test – Day 2 Match Report
Match: India vs Afghanistan, Test Match
Venue: [Day 2 Stumps]
Score at Stumps Day 2:
- India: 564/8 declared
- Afghanistan: 113/5 in 39.5 overs
- Afghanistan trail by 451 runs
India Dominate with Bat and Ball
India tightened their grip on the Test match after posting a mammoth 564/8 declared and then reducing Afghanistan to 113/5 by the close of play on Day 2.
Rahul and Gill Lead India’s Batting Masterclass
India’s innings was built on magnificent centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, who laid a solid foundation with a massive partnership. Both batters displayed patience, class, and stroke-making ability to frustrate the Afghan bowling attack.
The middle order also contributed valuable runs, allowing India to cross the 550-run mark before declaring their innings.
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Afghanistan Struggle in Reply
Facing a huge first-innings total, Afghanistan’s batting lineup found it difficult against India’s disciplined bowling attack.
Indian pacers struck early, removing the top order and putting Afghanistan under pressure. The spinners then tightened the screws, ensuring Afghanistan never gained momentum.
By stumps, Afghanistan had lost five wickets for just 113 runs, still trailing by 451 runs.
Match Situation
- India hold a commanding advantage.
- Afghanistan need to avoid the follow-on and still require a substantial number of runs.
- India are firmly in control and will look to wrap up the innings quickly on Day 3.
Key Highlights
🏏 KL Rahul scores a brilliant century
🏏 Shubman Gill registers a magnificent hundred
🏏 India declare at 564/8
🎯 Indian bowlers reduce Afghanistan to 113/5
📉 Afghanistan trail by 451 runs
🔥 India in complete control heading into Day 3
