India’s batting prowess was on full display on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan as skipper Shubman Gill scored 126 runs and Rishabh Pant contributed 81 runs. At lunch, India stands at 475/6 in 110 overs, with Washington Sundar and debutant Manav Suthar at the crease. Gill’s authoritative innings was cut short by Mohammad Saleem Safi, who impressed with his bowling performance.
Pant, displaying a mix of caution and aggression, reached 81 runs off 121 balls before falling to skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who claimed his first Test wicket. India added 107 runs in the morning session, benefiting from Afghanistan’s missed opportunities in review decisions. Despite some setbacks, India remains in a strong position with Sundar and Suthar steadying the innings.
Afghanistan’s Safi stood out with crucial wickets, including Gill and Dhruv Jurel, while Shahidi also made an impact by dismissing Pant. India’s strong position was maintained by Sundar and Suthar, who ensured no further damage was inflicted before lunch. With favorable conditions for bowling, India looks set to capitalize once their batting innings concludes.
