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India chases down Afghanistan's score in first ODI with notable performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 11:49 AM

Last updated Jun 14, 2026

India chases down Afghanistan's score in first ODI with notable performances

Summary

India achieved a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamsala on June 14. Chasing a target of 195 in a rain-reduced 25-over match, Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 84, while KL Rahul contributed 39 runs. Afghanistan struggled early, reaching 194 all out, despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s aggressive century. India's bowlers, including debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey, each took three wickets to restrict Afghanistan's innings. With this win, India leads the three-match series 1-0.

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By the Numbers

•India chased down 195 in 22.5 overs.
•Shubman Gill scored 84 not out for India.
•KL Rahul added 39 runs off just 19 balls.
•Afghanistan's Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 runs.
•Brar and Dubey took three wickets each for India.

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11:49 AMYahoo Sports — Watch: Gautam Gambhir's priceless reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six steals the show in India's win over Afghanistan

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Gautam Gambhir's animated reaction to KL Rahul's stunning six highlighted India's dominant seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI. Captain Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 84, supported by Rahul's quickfire 39, as India comfortably chased down 195. Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey impressed with three wickets each, restricting Afghanistan to 194 despite Rahmanullah Gurbaz's century.
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