India scores 475-6 as Afghanistan grabs three quick wickets on Day 2
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:56 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Afghanistan took three wickets in the first session of Day 2, but India is in control at 475-6 in its first innings of the one-off test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Indian skipper Shubman Gill, who scored 126, and Lokesh Rahul (100) had built a strong foundation before Gill fell to Mohammad Saleem, who recorded his fourth wicket. After Gill's departure, Rishabh Pant contributed a quick 36 runs before both he and Dhruv Jurel were dismissed in succession. Washington Sundar remains at the crease with Manav Suthar, who is on nine. The match continues with India looking to extend its lead.
- •India added 107 runs for three wickets in the first session.
- •Shubman Gill scored 126 runs with 15 boundaries and a six.
- •Rishabh Pant contributed 36 runs before being dismissed.
- •Mohammad Saleem has four wickets for Afghanistan.
- •Match is ongoing; India is at 475-6 in their first innings.
- 6:56 AMYahoo Sports — Afghanistan strikes with 3 quick wickets, but India stays on top at 475-6 on Day 2
"Afghanistan hit back with three wickets in the opening session of Day 2 but India remains in control at 475-6 in its first innings in a one-off cricket test. Mohammad Saleem added two more wickets to his tally as India added another 107 for the loss of three wickets in the first session Sunday at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. After joining Lokesh Rahul (100) with a century of his own on Day 1, Indian skipper Shubman Gill could only add another 23 runs before he was caught behind off Saleem (4-109) for 126, with 15 fours and a six.
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