In the ongoing one-off Test match against Afghanistan at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, India finished the second day at a strong 476 for 6. Shubman Gill was the standout performer, scoring 126 runs off 177 balls, which included 15 boundaries and a six. His innings not only marked his century but also helped him surpass 1000 runs as India's Test captain, making him the second-highest average holder among Test skippers with 1000 runs, trailing only Don Bradman. Gill's partnership with Rishabh Pant was crucial, as they added 169 runs for the fourth wicket, setting a record for the highest stand for India against Afghanistan. Pant himself scored 81 runs but fell short of a century, getting out to Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, who claimed his first Test wicket. At Lunch, Washington Sundar and Manav Suthar were at the crease, with Sundar remaining unbeaten on 14 runs. Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem Safi was close to achieving a five-wicket haul.