Gurbaz century not enough as India beats Afghanistan in ODI opener
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a blistering 102 and reached multiple career milestones.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a blistering 102 and reached multiple career milestones.
Afghanistan A was bowled out for 245 before Sri Lanka A chased down the target with eight wickets to spare.
Captain Imran Mir's unbeaten 75 and Abdullah Ahmadzai's five-wicket haul helped Afghanistan A secure a rain-affected victory under the DLS.
Rahmat Shah's resistance was not enough as Afghanistan suffered a heavy defeat after being forced to follow on against India.
Saleem Safi claimed a six-wicket haul in only his second Test, but Afghanistan faced a daunting deficit.
Centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill put India in a commanding position despite three wickets from Afghanistan’s bowlers.
Saleem Safi claimed the lone wicket as India made a steady start on the opening day.
Centuries from Darwish Rasooli and Ismat Alam powered Speenghar to an 84-run victory in the final.
Afghanistan A will open its campaign on June 11 against India A before taking on Sri Lanka A on June.
The match is scheduled to take place this week, although organizers have not announced an exact date.