Another interesting match was seen at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India And afghanistan During the second ODI of the series on Wednesday, June 17. Afghanistan won the toss and decided to field first, after which the visiting team got early success. Mohammad Salim Safi dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal.
However, India soon recovered through the captain Rohit SharmaWho looked in great form right from the beginning of his innings. The experienced opening batsman played with authority against both pace and spin, hitting boundaries regularly and helping India score 80 runs in the first ten overs. Just when a half-century seemed inevitable, Afghanistan’s leading spinner Rashid Khan Provided a moment of genius.
Rashid Khan’s trademark googly ends Rohit Sharma’s fluent innings
The decisive moment arrived on the very first ball of the 14th over. Rashid, who was probing from one end, released his trademark googly which completely deceived the Indian captain. Rashid bowled a ball of short length which turned sharply towards the right-handed batsman. Rohit appeared to misread the variation and was on the backfoot in an attempt to bring his bat down at the last moment. The ball passed through the narrow space between the bat and the pad, hit the inside edge and hit the stumps.
The dismissal ended his entertaining innings of 48 runs in 39 balls, which included six fours and two sky-scraping sixes. Rohit, who looked headed for a crucial score, was disappointed as he fell just two runs short of his half-century. Afghanistan players erupted in celebration as Rashid once again showed why he is one of the most dangerous spinners in world cricket. This wicket was particularly important considering the way Rohit had dominated the bowling attack throughout the powerplay and early middle overs.
Here is the video:
🚨Rohit Sharma out! 🚨
– Rashid Khan gets pure magic from Afghan magician
– Sharma was out after scoring 48 runs in 39 balls, bowled well! pic.twitter.com/TNavNQNa3K
– Talha Nawaz (@TalhaDigital007) 17 June 2026
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India maintained control despite Rohit Sharma’s dismissal
Before Rashid’s success, Rohit had laid a strong foundation for the hosts with an aggressive but controlled innings. The Indian captain hit a four in the second over before hitting consecutive sixes to put Afghanistan’s bowlers under pressure.
His positive approach ensured that India maintained a healthy scoring rate, and by the time he departed, the hosts had reached 96/2. The wicket brought Ishan Kishan to the crease Shubman GillCreating an unexpected middle-order partnership. The duo responded brilliantly to the challenge and ensured that there was no let up in the pace. Gill continued to take charge of the innings while Kishan played his natural aggressive game, helping India run up the scoreboard at a rapid pace.
Their partnership crossed the 50-run mark in just 47 balls, leaving Afghanistan’s bowlers frustrated despite the crucial wicket of Rohit. At the time of writing, India were comfortably at 146/2 after 21 overs, with Gill and Kishan firmly in control. While Rashid’s magical googly provided Afghanistan with a memorable highlight, India’s strong batting platform ensured they remained in good position to post a strong total in the second ODI.
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