India Secures Series Win Against Afghanistan in Cricket

India, 28 December 2025 — The Indian cricket team clinched a series victory against Afghanistan, winning the second ODI in Delhi by 7 wickets. The match took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, where the Indian bowlers restricted Afghanistan to a modest total of 211 runs. Mohammed Shami led the bowling attack with a stellar performance, taking four crucial wickets.

In response, India chased down the target comfortably with 10 overs to spare. Shubman Gill was the standout performer with the bat, scoring a fluent 110 not out, supported by captain Shreyas Iyer's 55 runs. This victory gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

This series win is significant for India as it marks their continued dominance in home conditions and provides valuable match practice ahead of the upcoming ICC tournaments. The final ODI of the series is scheduled to be played in Mumbai on Friday.

Afghanistan, despite the loss, showed moments of promise with key performances from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored 67 runs, and Rashid Khan, who took two wickets. The team will look to regroup and aim for a consolation win in the next match.