India Takes Command in Test Against Afghanistan with 564 Runs

India's Dominance on Day 2

On the second day of the one-off Test match against Afghanistan, India showcased their strength by declaring their first innings at an impressive 564/8. Afghanistan struggled significantly, finishing the day at 113/5. Key contributions came from KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill, both scoring centuries, while Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar added valuable fifties, establishing a solid foundation for India's commanding lead.

Afghanistan's Struggles in Response

The final session of Day 2 began with a breakthrough for India as pacer Prasidh Krishna dismissed Sediqullah Atal for 17 runs on the fourth ball of the ninth over, marking India's second wicket. Afghanistan's score reached 53/2 as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah played cautiously.

Manav Suthar then made his mark by taking Gurbaz's wicket for 12 runs, caught by Sai Sudharsan, which left Afghanistan at 62/3. By the end of the 25th over, they were at 77/3.

Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Rahmat Shah attempted to stabilize the innings, bringing the score to 93/3. However, Prasidh Krishna struck again, dismissing Shahidi lbw for 20 runs, reducing Afghanistan to 112/4.

India maintained their grip on the match as Suthar claimed Afsar Zazai's wicket in the last over of the day, leaving Afghanistan at 113/5 and trailing by 451 runs.

India's Batting Highlights

Earlier in the day, India was propelled by remarkable centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, along with fifties from Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar, placing them in a dominant position by Tea.

Afghanistan ended the second session at 28/1, with Gurbaz and Atal remaining unbeaten. India resumed the session at 475/6, with Sundar and Suthar at the crease. Suthar quickly made an impact, hitting a six and contributing to India's 500-run milestone.

Despite losing Suthar for 28 runs, India continued to score, with Siraj adding a quick 22 runs before being dismissed. Washington Sundar reached his fifty, and India declared their innings at 564/8 after 127 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav and Sundar remaining not out.

Saleem Safi was the standout bowler for Afghanistan, taking 6 wickets for 140 runs.

Match Summary

Brief scores: India: 564/8 (Shubman Gill 126, KL Rahul 100, Saleem Safi 6/140) vs Afghanistan: 113/5 in 39.5 overs (Rahmat Shah 43*, Hashmatullah Shahidi 20).