Shubman Gill scores 154 as India leads ODI series against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Shubman Gill scored 154 runs for India against Afghanistan in Lucknow, joining an exclusive club of Indian captains who have scored 150 or more runs in an ODI. This performance came during the second match of the three-match series, in which India has already secured a 2-0 lead after winning the first two games. Gill's innings showcased his resilience, as he battled cramps while playing under high temperatures. His century adds him to a list of notable Indian cricket captains alongside legends such as Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
- •Shubman Gill scored 154 runs off 110 balls.
- •India leads the ODI series against Afghanistan 2-0.
- •Gill is the seventh Indian captain to score 150+ in an ODI.
- •India's victory was secured with a 170-run margin.
- •Gill faced physical challenges during his innings.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Captain Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — Which Indian captains have scored 150 or more runs in an ODI innings? Shubman Gill joins exclusive club
"Shubman Gill's stellar 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow secured a commanding 170-run victory for India, clinching the ODI series. This remarkable innings marked Gill as the seventh Indian captain to score over 150, joining legends like Tendulkar and Kohli. His performance underscores his growing stature in Indian cricket.
"Shubman Gill hit a sensational 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow, becoming only the 7th Indian captain to score a 150+ in an ODI. See the full list of legends.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 1:15 PMCaptain Shubman Gill joins Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in elite club after 154 vs Afghanistan
Shubman Gill's stellar 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow secured a commanding 170-run victory for India, clinching the ODI series. This remarkable innings marked Gill as the seventh Indian captain to score over 150, joining legends like Tendulkar and Kohli. His performance underscores his growing stature in Indian cricket.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 8:39 AMWhich Indian captains have scored 150 or more runs in an ODI innings? Shubman Gill joins exclusive club
Shubman Gill hit a sensational 154 against Afghanistan in Lucknow, becoming only the 7th Indian captain to score a 150+ in an ODI. See the full list of legends.
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