India Dominates Day 1 of Test Against Afghanistan with Gill and Rahul's Centuries
IND vs AFG Test: Gill, Rahul tons put India in command on Day 1
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On Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, India finished at 368 for 3, led by Shubman Gill's unbeaten 103 and KL Rahul's 100. Rishabh Pant contributed a solid 50, while Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi took two wickets.
- 01Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 103 runs, marking his 11th Test century.
- 02KL Rahul reached his 12th Test century with a score of 100 off 165 balls before getting dismissed.
- 03Rishabh Pant supported the innings with a quick 50 runs, helping India surpass 300 runs.
- 04India added 113 runs for the loss of one wicket in the second session, consolidating their lead.
- 05Mohammad Saleem Safi was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking two wickets for 67 runs.
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India concluded Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in a commanding position, scoring 368 for 3 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. Captain Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103 runs, while KL Rahul scored 100 runs before his dismissal. Rishabh Pant added a valuable 50 runs to the total. India made steady progress throughout the day, with Gill and Rahul forming a crucial partnership. In the first session, India reached 96 for 1, with Rahul and Sai Sudharsan contributing to a solid start. The second session saw India adding 113 runs for just one wicket, with Rahul and Gill continuing to build on their momentum. The third session was dominated by Gill and Pant, who accelerated the scoring, bringing India to 368 for 3 by the end of the day. Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi took two wickets, while Ziaur Rahman Sharifi claimed one.
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India's strong batting performance sets a solid foundation for the Test match, potentially influencing the outcome of the series.
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