Team India ties with SA for most 400+ run totals in ODIs
Lucknow, June 17
Team India registered the 400-run mark in ODIs for the eighth time, the joint-highest with the Proteas.
India achieved this record against Afghanistan in the second ODI, scoring a mammoth 402 all out in 49.5 overs.
After India and South Africa, England has scored seven 400+plus totals, with Australia in third place with three such totals.
India's highest ODI score is 418/5 against the West Indies in 2011.
Coming to the match, Afghanistan opted to field first. But centuries from skipper Gill (154 in 110 balls, with 22 fours and two sixes) and Ishan (125 in 79 balls, with 14 fours and seven sixes) helped India reach 402 all out in 49.5 overs.
Nangeyaliya Kharoti (4/76) and Rashid Khan (3/48) were the top wicket-takers for Afghanistan.
Afghanistan need to chase 403 to level the series.
Teams:
Afghanistan (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Ibrahim Zadran, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Darwish Rasooli, Rashid Khan, Nangeyalia Kharoti, AM Ghazanfar, Mohammad Saleem Safi, Bilal Sami
India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav.
— ANI
Reader Comments
400 runs in ODIs is insane, but the way Afghanistan fought back with the ball—Kharoti taking 4 for 76—shows they're not pushovers. This series is getting exciting.
Sharma being out early was a worry, but Gill and Ishan stepped up. This is the bench strength we need for the World Cup. *chef's kiss* 🔥
I'm happy with the record but worried about our bowling. We conceded 400+ totals before and now our batters are scoring them too. Need a balanced side, not just batting fireworks. Hope our bowlers step up in the next game.
India's batting depth is unreal. Even after losing Rohit early, they still put up 400. The future of ODI cricket is looking bright with such aggressive batting. Well played, India!
Rashid Khan with 3/48 shows he's still a world-class spinner, even against this strong Indian lineup. Great fight from Afghanistan. And for India, eight 400-plus totals—makes me proud as a fan 😌
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