Shubman Gill scores unbeaten 84 as India chases down 195 against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Shubman Gill led India's innings with an unbeaten 84, guiding his team to a seven-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamshala on June 13, 2026. India chased down a target of 195 runs with 13 balls to spare in a rain-affected match. Gill's performance reflects his growing leadership role as the team prepares for the ODI World Cup in 2027. He anchored the innings while helping to stabilize the team amid the pressure of high-profile players' competition for spots. The match served as part of India's buildup as they seek to solidify their roster ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.
- •India chased down 195 runs with 13 balls remaining.
- •Gurnoor Brar took 3 wickets for India on debut.
- •Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 runs for Afghanistan.
- •Match played in Dharamshala on June 13, 2026.
- •India's next ODI series will further shape their World Cup squad.
- 10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Shubman Gill leads from the front as India's 2027 ODI World Cup roadmap begins
"Shubman Gill showcased his mastery in ODI cricket with a composed unbeaten 84, guiding India to a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan. His calm anchoring of the chase, despite a rain-truncated match and a challenging target, highlighted his leadership and focus on stabilizing the team ahead of the next ODI World Cup.
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