IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Best memes from IND vs AFG game

Axar Patel. (Photo Source: BCCI)

India and Afghanistan kicked off their three-game T20I by facing off at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, on Thursday, January 11. The clash began with Afghanistan coming in to bat first after losing the toss.

The visitors opened the innings with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran scoring 23 and 25 runs, respectively. Azmatullah Omarzai scored 29 runs in 22 deliveries as well. Mohammad Nabi was the highest run scorer for Afghanistan, as the veteran amassed 42 runs in 27 deliveries and propelled his side to a total of 158 runs in the first innings. 

As for India, Mukesh Kumar and Axar Patel were the highest wicket-takers, taking two wickets each; Shivam Dube took one wicket; and India limited Afghanistan to a reasonable total.

Shivam Dube’s excellence sees India clinch first T20I win

Aiming to chase down the target of 159 runs, the Indian team found itself in a spot of trouble as skipper Rohit Sharma was sent packing for a duck. Shubman Gill and Tilak Varma scored 23 and 26 runs, respectively, to provide some stability for the hosts.

However, it was the knock of all-rounder Shivam Dube that propelled India to a resounding victory. Scoring 60* runs in 40 deliveries, Dube’s knock was crucial to India winning the game and claiming the lead in the series.

Furthermore, Jitesh Sharma added 31 runs on the board as India won the game by six wickets. As for Afghanistan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman was the highest wicket-taker with two wickets to his name, with Azmatullah Omarzai striking once, but their spells could not help limit the Indian team.

Here are the best memes from the first India vs Afghanistan T20I: