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India Seals ODI Series Victory Over Afghanistan with Dominant 170-Run Win

India, led by Shubman Gill, defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Gill scored 154 and Ishan Kishan added 125 to propel India to 403, before their bowlers restricted Afghanistan to 232 in Lucknow.




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Who
India national cricket team
What
India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI
When
June 18, 2026
Where
Lucknow
- India defeated Afghanistan by 170 runs in the second ODI
- India secured a 2-0 series lead
- India posted 403 runs batting first
- Afghanistan managed 232 runs in reply
- India national cricket team
India secured the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on June 18, 2026, with a commanding 170-run victory in the second match played in Lucknow. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the home team now holds an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, having won both matches convincingly.
Batting first, India posted a massive total of 403 runs in 49.5 overs, losing all ten wickets. Captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a brilliant 124-ball 154, featuring 22 fours and two sixes. Opener Ishan Kishan supported with a explosive 79-ball 125, including 14 fours and seven sixes. The pair added a crucial 224-run partnership for the third wicket, rescuing the innings after early losses—Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for four runs and Rohit Sharma for 48.
Chasing 404 for victory, Afghanistan could only manage 232 runs in 44.3 overs, losing all wickets. Rahmat Shah top-scored with a resilient 79, while Rashid Khan contributed 42 and Rahmanullah Gurbaz made 41. The rest of the batting lineup struggled against disciplined Indian bowling. Arshdeep Singh and debutant Gurnuur Braar each took three wickets, debutant Prince Yadav claimed two, and Washington Sundar chipped in with one.
The victory underscores India's dominance in the series and sets the stage for a potential clean sweep in the third match, scheduled to be played at the same venue.
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Why This Matters
This series victory is significant for India as it reinforces their dominance in home conditions ahead of major ICC tournaments. For Afghanistan, the heavy loss exposes gaps in batting depth against quality pace bowling, which they must address to compete at the highest level.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 18, 2026
WireIndia wins by 170 runs, takes 2-0 series lead
Jun 18, 2026
WireSecond ODI between India and Afghanistan held in Lucknow