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Afghanistan set India a target of 159 runs thanks to Mohammad Nabi's powerful batting; Akshar and Mukesh both claimed two wickets
India vs Afghanistan 1st T20: After 20 overs, Afghanistan has scored 158 runs while losing five wickets. With 42 runs on 27 balls, Mohammad Nabi scored the highest of the squad. Apart from them, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicketkeeper, scored 23 runs on 28 balls, Azmatullah Omarzai scored 29 runs on 22 balls, and skipper Ibrahim Zadran scored 25 runs on 22 balls. For India, Akshar Patel claimed four wickets.
The first match of the three-match T20 series is being played between India and Afghanistan. In this match being played at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali, Afghanistan has set a target of 159 runs for India with the help of the explosive batting of former captain Mohammad Nabi.
Afghanistan lost five wickets in 20 overs while batting first after losing the toss and scoring 158 runs. With the aid of three sixes and two fours, Mohammad Nabi hit the team's highest total of 42 runs in 27 balls. Apart from them, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the wicketkeeper, scored 23 runs on 28 balls, Azmatullah Omarzai scored 29 runs on 22 balls, and skipper Ibrahim Zadran scored 25 runs on 22 balls. The best bowling for India was done by all-rounder Akshar Patel. In four overs, he claimed two wickets for 23 runs.
Afghanistan's inning was three minutes beyond schedule. Upon the arrival of Afghanistan's opening pair, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, there was a glitch in one area of the site screen. Which was closed by applying tape and cloth. Because of this, there was a delay of three minutes in the start of the match. Arshdeep Singh bowled the first over and bowled a maiden over.
