India registered a dominant 402-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at Lucknow, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan starred with centuries, forging a record-breaking partnership that set up India's mammoth total.
Record-Breaking Partnership
Gill and Kishan added 224 runs for the third wicket, the highest partnership for India against Afghanistan in ODIs. The duo came together after India lost early wickets and rebuilt the innings with aggressive strokeplay. Gill scored his ninth ODI century, his first as captain, while Kishan registered his second ODI ton since December 2022.
Afghanistan's Fightback
Despite the partnership, Afghanistan's spinners fought back in the death overs. Nangeyalia Kharote took four wickets and Rashid Khan claimed three, dismissing India's middle order for just 50 runs in the last 10 overs. However, the damage had already been done as India posted 402 runs.
Key Statistics
- 402 - Total runs scored by India
- 224 - Partnership runs between Gill and Kishan
- 141 - Balls faced by the Gill-Kishan partnership
- 4 - Wickets taken by Nangeyalia Kharote
- 3 - Wickets taken by Rashid Khan
Debut and Series Context
Fast bowler Prince Yadav made his ODI debut in the match. India had earlier won the first ODI by seven wickets. The third match will be played at the same venue.
