The second ODI of the ongoing series between India and Afghanistan took place at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on June 17th. The clash began with India coming in to bat first after losing the toss. The Men in Blue began the innings with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma departing early.ย
However, it was the performance of ace batter and skipper Shubman Gill that stood out. Leading from the front, Gill scored his 9th ODI century, putting the pressure back onto Afghanistan.ย
Gill came out to bat in a tricky situation for India. With Yashasvi Jaiswal having departed on a score of four runs, Gill came out to bat with the onus on his shoulders, and the star man put forth a stellar performance in the clash. Completing his century in just 77 deliveries, Gill scored his century and now sits in fifth in the list of players with the fastest ODI centuries against Afghanistan.ย
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Ishan Kishan scores a magnificent ton as well
Batting alongside the skipper, star batter Ishan Kishan has been magnificent for the Indian team as well. Building a solid partnership with Gill, Kishan went on to score his own century in just 71 deliveries, surpassing Gill in the aforementioned list.ย
Former England skipper Eoin Morgan sits at the top of the list, having completed his century against Afghanistan in just 57 deliveries back in 2019. Rohit Sharma sits in second with 63 deliveries, whereas Ishan Kishan now sits in third with 31 deliveries, while Gill is in fifth with 76 deliveries.ย
Batting together, the duo of Ishan Kishan and Shubman Gill has been a big problem for the visitors. Building a 100+ run partnership, the two stars have been impeccable for the Men in Blue, and they will hope to put a fitting end to the first innings of the clash here.ย
Fastest ODI 100s vs Afghanistan (by balls)
57 Eoin Morgan Manchester 2019
63 Rohit Sharma Delhi 2023
71 Ishan Kishan Lucknow 2026 *
76 Glenn Maxwell Mumbai WS 2023
77 Shubman Gill Lucknow 2026 *
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