IND Vs AFG, 2nd ODI 2026: Ishan Kishan's 125 Powers India Into Command As Gill Continues Rampage

After captain Shubman Gill set the tone with another breathtaking century, Ishan Kishan produced one of the finest ODI knocks of his career, hammering a sensational 125 off just 79 balls to put India firmly in command against Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, on Wednesday.

Coming to the crease after the early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal for four, Kishan initially played a supporting role as Rohit Sharma and Gill steadied the innings. Once settled, however, the left-hander unleashed a stunning counterattack that completely shifted the momentum in India's favour.

Afghanistan's bowlers searched desperately for answers, but Kishan's aggressive intent and fearless shot-making left them with little room to recover.

The wicketkeeper-batter reached his century in just 71 deliveries before accelerating even further. His innings featured a remarkable 14 boundaries and seven towering sixes, combining elegance with brute power.

Whether facing pace or spin, Kishan dictated terms throughout his stay at the crease, repeatedly finding gaps and clearing the ropes with ease.

His partnership with Gill proved to be the defining phase of the innings. While the Indian skipper anchored the innings with composure and maturity, Kishan provided the fireworks, ensuring the scoring rate remained at an extraordinary level. Together, they dismantled Afghanistan's attack and turned a promising platform into a dominant batting display.

Afghanistan eventually found relief when Kishan departed for a magnificent 125, ending one of the most destructive innings of the series. By then, however, the damage had already been done.

His knock laid the foundation for what could become one of India's highest ODI totals against Afghanistan.

At the time of his dismissal, India had surged to 320 for 3, with Shubman Gill still unbeaten on 134 and continuing to pile on the misery for the visitors. With plenty of overs remaining and the captain looking in complete control, India remained firmly on course for a massive first-innings total.

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