Afghanistan staged a remarkable comeback in a thrilling cricket encounter against India, culminating in an unprecedented double tie. Initially, India seemed to have the match under control after dismissing both of Afghanistan’s openers, defending a target of 213. However, Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib orchestrated a sensational fightback, with Nabi’s departure marking the end of a blistering 56-run partnership with Gulbadin.
Despite wickets falling at the other end, Gulbadin carried on with resilience, finishing unbeaten on 55 off 23, enabling Afghanistan to level the scores and force the game into a Super Over. The drama continued as both teams scored 16 runs in the first Super Over, necessitating a second one to determine the winner. India managed to post 11 runs, but Afghanistan faltered, scoring only one run and losing two wickets, handing the victory to India in the second Super Over.
Prior to this nail-biting climax, Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh played pivotal roles in India’s recovery. Facing a challenging situation early on against Afghanistan’s Fareed Ahmed and Azmatullah Omarzai, India lost four wickets in the powerplay, including Virat Kohli falling for a golden duck. However, Rohit and Rinku weathered the storm, propelling India past the 100-run mark after the 10th over.
Some reactions on India’s win:
I congratulations for India cricket team, but afghans also played cricket well.
— Ansaarullah | انصارالله (@Ans_AA23) January 17, 2024
Main reason is that our allah was not agreed to we win.
I wish to have a winner Afghanistan 🇦🇫
https://twitter.com/CricbyZee/status/1747679409845465126?t=kM8GTRiwSNcvELoz7Vchcw&s=19
What a match to witness 😍💥
— cricprozone (@cricprozone) January 17, 2024
Afghanistan hearts are broken in Bangalore 🇦🇫💔
Ravi Bishnoi done for India Cricket Team best Bowling #AFGvsIND #INDvAFG #India #Afghanistan #RohitSharma #cricprozone pic.twitter.com/KZ3aJjFs5q
Ravi Bishnoi done for India Cricket Team best Bowling #INDvsAFG #AFGvsIND #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/NMPR4ZeypP
— Chhagan lal (@c_dhoon40194) January 17, 2024
"India Cricket Team: Masters of the pitch, weaving dreams with every bat swing and scripting victories that resonate across the cricketing world."🏏🇮🇳
— Swarup Das 🇮🇳 (@_swarup_das) January 15, 2024
https://twitter.com/MalakCric/status/1745660475218542693?t=XJeLq-KPY0vUuhShoOazHQ&s=19
India Won the Series But Afghanistan Won the Heart,s👏🇦🇫
— Pathan Bhai (@PathanBhaiii) January 17, 2024
Proud of #AfghanAtalan 😘#AFGvsIND #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/T4Sh5C0EAG
Today @ImRo45 Scored 145 Runs 😅❤️
— 𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐔𝐍 (@LoyalRohithFan) January 17, 2024
I have seen this one…seen this one 🔥#RohitSharma #Hitman #INDvsAFG pic.twitter.com/F1SXjC2dJK
Rohit sharma is a character
— Secular Chad (@SachabhartiyaRW) January 17, 2024
Schooled umpire like a college freshman 🔥🔥🔥#RohitSharma #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #CricketTwitter #T20WorldCup24
pic.twitter.com/OuVxtPtRY8
Surya Kumar Yadav witnessing Rohit Sharma masterclass from Hospital#INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #SuperOver https://t.co/kZPEi9SdIW
— 🕊️ (@retiredMIfans) January 17, 2024
The pair’s partnership flourished in the death overs, with Rohit reaching a gritty half-century and ultimately scoring his fifth T20I century. Rinku Singh contributed with a blistering 69 off 39 balls. Together, they orchestrated an unbeaten partnership of 190 runs off 95 balls, guiding India to a formidable total of 212/4 in 20 overs. The climax of the match showcased the unpredictability and excitement inherent in T20 cricket.
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