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Ishan Kishan scores 125 as India builds strong innings against Afghanistan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:42 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Ishan Kishan scores 125 as India builds strong innings against Afghanistan
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Ishan Kishan scored 125 runs off 79 balls in the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on June 17. Joining forces with Shubman Gill, the pair constructed a 224-run partnership after India was reduced to 96/2. Kishan's innings included 14 fours and seven sixes, helping India reach 320 runs by the 37th over. He also achieved the milestone of 1,000 ODI runs in just 26 innings, placing him among India's elite ODI batters. The match remains ongoing as India looks to build on their early advantage.

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  • •India scored 320 runs in 37 overs so far.
  • •Ishan Kishan became the joint fourth-fastest Indian to reach 1,000 ODI runs.
  • •India entered the match after winning the first ODI by seven wickets.
  • •Afghanistan opted to bowl first after winning the toss.
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  • 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — India seal ODI series as Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan crush Afghanistan in Lucknow
  • 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG 2nd ODI: Ishan Kishan joins elite list with 125-run knock in Lucknow
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Ishan Kishan starred with a blistering 125 off 79 balls, forging a 224-run stand with Shubman Gill after India slipped to 96/2 against Afghanistan in the second ODI in Lucknow. His knock, featuring 14 fours and seven sixes, ended on 320 in the 37th over. Kishan also became the joint fourth-fastest Indian to 1,000 ODI runs, reaching the milestone in 26 innings.

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After Afghanistan chose to bowl first in difficult afternoon conditions, India piled up 402 all out, powered by a 224-run partnership between Gill and Kishan for the third wicket. The stand came off just 141 deliveries and put India in complete control of the contest.

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