‘Ye toh shuru hote hi khatam ho gaya’ – Fans react as India make statement against Afghanistan with 6-wicket win in second T20I

India won the second T20I by 6 wickets. It was an easy win for India as they managed to chase down the target of 173 runs in just 15.4 overs. A brilliant batting display from batters like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube, and Virat Kohli ensured that India won the match with ease and claimed an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series with a game to go at Bengaluru.

India won the toss and elected to bowl first. The decision of Rohit Sharma was proven right as Afghanistan found it difficult to play the overs of Axar Patel in the middle overs. After getting a brilliant start in the match, thanks to a quickfire fifty from Gulbadin Naib, Afghanistan started to collapse like a pack of cards. From 53/1 at one stage, Afghanistan saw themselves at 104/5.

The innings of Afghanistan were further revived by the duo of Karim Janat and Mujeeb Ur Rahman. The duo played crucial cameos and helped their side get to a total of 172 runs on the board. It was not enough on a wicket like Indore. Arshdeep Singh claimed 3/32 with the ball for India. But the star of India’s bowling was Axar, who claimed 2/17 in his 4 overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube star in India’s run chase

Chasing 173, India suffered a huge blow, as Rohit was dismissed for a golden duck by Fazalhaq Farooqi. What followed was a total domination from India. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli smashed the bowlers for fun in the PP overs. Virat did his job and perished against the run of play. The star batter scored 29 runs in 16 balls and helped the team’s cause.

India were 62/2 in 5.3 overs at that stage. What followed it was a carnage from the duo of Jaiswal and Shivam Dube. The two left-handed batters took on the bowlers and smashed them for fun all over the park. While Jaiswal perished after scoring 68 runs in 34 balls, Dube saw off the chase with his 63(32), as India won the match comfortably in the end.

Here’s how the fans reacted to India’s win –