Shubman Gill scores 154 as India posts 402 in ODI against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:02 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Shubman Gill scored 154 runs in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, helping India to a total of 402. Battling cramps, Gill aimed for a double century but was dismissed while attempting a reverse sweep. His effort, alongside Ishan Kishan's 125, contributed to a commanding position for India in the match. Gill expressed confidence in his form, emphasizing his goal of converting starts into match-winning scores. Following this victory by 170 runs, India secured the three-match series.
- •India posted 402 runs in the second ODI against Afghanistan on June 18.
- •Shubman Gill scored 154 runs off 110 balls before retiring hurt.
- •Ishan Kishan contributed 125 runs to the innings.
- •India won the match by 170 runs, sealing the series victory.
- •The final ODI is scheduled to take place in Chennai on Saturday.
- 7:02 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Yes, I was’: Shubman Gill admits he was chasing double hundred after battling cramps vs Afghanistan
"Shubman Gill's brilliant 154 powered India to a massive 402 and a series win against Afghanistan. Battling cramps, Gill revealed he aimed for a double century, emphasising his goal to convert starts into match-defining innings. The skipper expressed confidence in his current form, highlighting a dominant performance alongside Ishan Kishan.
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