IND vs AFG: India wins nail-biter, sweeps T20I series against Afghanistan

IND vs AFG: The M Chinnaswamy Stadium witnessed a tale full of surprises on Wednesday as India and Afghanistan played two super overs to decide the winner of the game.

In a dramatic turn of events, India defeated Afghanistan in a nail-biting Super Over encounter after the T20 match at Chinnaswamy Stadium ended in a thrilling tie. 

WHAT. A. MATCH! 🤯

An edge of the seat high scoring thriller in Bengaluru ends with #TeamIndia's match and series win 🥳

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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2024

Two Super Overs in a game!

Both teams level at 16 runs in the first Super Over, setting the stage for a second Super Over showdown. India managed to score 11 runs while losing two wickets. Afghanistan needed 12 runs for a historic victory, but succumbed to pressure, and scored only 1 run before losing both wickets to Ravi Bishnoi, handing India a dramatic win in the second Super Over.

It's all over in Bengaluru as #TeamIndia win the second super-over and the third T20I! 😎🙌

Ravi Bishnoi with the two wickets under pressure!

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— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2024

Chasing a seemingly comfortable 213, Afghanistan were staring down the barrel at 120/2, as they lost both openers in quick succession. But a defiant partnership between Mohammad Nabi (34 off 16) and Gulbadin Naib (55* off 23) revived their hopes. Naib held his ground till the final over, guiding Afghanistan to a tie and forcing a Super Over.

1⃣2⃣1⃣* Runs
6⃣9⃣ Balls
1⃣1⃣ Fours
8⃣ Sixes

𝗥𝗮𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴. 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 ⚡️ 🔝 🙌

Relive #TeamIndia captain's sensational 5⃣th T20I hundred 🎥 🔽 #INDvAFG | @ImRo45 | @IDFCFIRSTBank

— BCCI (@BCCI) January 17, 2024

Hitman's show in Chinnaswamy Stadium

Earlier, India's batting had seen fireworks from Rohit Sharma (121 off 69) and Rinku Singh (69 off 39). The duo rescued India from a top-order collapse triggered by Afghanistan's pace attack, stitching together a 190-run partnership that propelled India to 212/4.