Shubman Gill's Century and Milestone Lead India to Strong Position Against Afghanistan
IND vs AFG: Gill's 126, captaincy milestone powers India to 476/6

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In the one-off Test against Afghanistan, India reached 476 for 6 at Lunch on Day 2, led by Shubman Gill's 126 runs and a significant partnership with Rishabh Pant. Gill also achieved 1000 runs as Test captain, showcasing his impressive batting average.
- 01Shubman Gill scored 126 runs off 177 balls, including 15 fours and a six.
- 02Gill's average of 82.8 is the second-best for any Test captain with over 1000 runs, behind Don Bradman.
- 03Gill and Rishabh Pant shared a 169-run partnership for the fourth wicket, the highest for India against Afghanistan.
- 04Rishabh Pant contributed 81 runs before getting out while attempting a big shot.
- 05Dhruv Jurel added 36 runs for the fifth wicket but was dismissed bizarrely, leaving a straight delivery.
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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.
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