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Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 316 runs across 4 Test matches, averaging 45.14, and accumulated 498 runs in 16 T20Is with an average of 35.57 and an impressive strike rate of 163.81.

Yashasvi Jaiswal lauded captain Rohit Sharma.

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'It's incredible to have a senior like him': Young Indian star lavishes huge praise on captain Rohit Sharma

Suresh Raina has showered praise on Axar Patel, asserting that he will secure his place in the T20 World Cup squad. Axar shone with the ball in the first T20I against Afghanistan.

Indian cricket team players in the huddle. (Getty Images)

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Axar Patel is aiming for a strong performance in the Test series against England and the IPL 2024 to solidify his berth in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Axar Patel (Left) and Rohit Sharma of India. (File Photo: Getty Images)

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Axar Patel gets candid about T20 World Cup selection but keeps focus on two big upcoming assignments

The match marked a significant return for Rohit Sharma, playing his first white-ball international since the 2023 ODI World Cup final against Australia in November last year.&nbsp;

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Rohit 'Hitman' Sharma scripts mind-blowing world record despite getting run out for a duck in 1st T20I against Afghanistan

Shivam Dube's performance was central to the victory in Mohali, as he scored an unbeaten 60 off 40 balls, including five boundaries and two sixes.&nbsp;

India's Shivam Dube (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's captain Ibrahim Zadran.

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IND vs AFG: Match-winner Shivam Dube reveals chat with captain Rohit Sharma, sheds light on talks about 'improvement'

IND vs AFG: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's comeback to T20I cricket as a batter was short-lived as he was run out for a two-ball duck in the run chase.

Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill alongside Afghanistan pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi (Getty Images)

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'I wanted Gill to...': Rohit Sharma reveals what went through his mind after getting run out for two-ball duck in T20I comeback

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: India started the three-T20I series with a six-wicket over Ibrahim Zadran-led Afghanistan in Mohali. Shivam Dube scored his second T20I half-century.

Shivam Dube during the first T20I of the series against Afghanistan in Mohali (Getty Images)

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IND vs AFG: Shivam Dube's T20I career-best performance leads India to easy 6-wicket win over Afghanistan 

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma returned to T20I cricketer after 427 days only two get run out for a two-ball duck in the run chase.

Rohit Sharma loses his cool at Shubman Gill after getting run out (Screengrab: X)

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Rohit Sharma loses cool at Shubman Gill after latter’s reluctance leads to run out in comeback match, watch video

AB de Villiers was not surprised by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the T20I side as he believes their experience will help them in the T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli meets AB de Villiers during ODI World Cup 2023 (File Photo: Getty Images)

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'I understand the criticism out there...': AB de Villiers says he was in similar position in his career as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

IND vs AFG 1st T20I: Yashasvi Jaiswal was unavailable for selection and Shubman Gill replaced him as skipper Rohit Sharma's opening partner

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill running between the wickets (Getty Images)

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India openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul joined 172 runs by stumps day 2 and extended India's lead to 218 runs.

India ends Day 2 at 172/0.

They are leading by 218 runs.

Both Jaiswal and Rahul have completed fifties.

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IND vs AUS: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal's historic stand in Perth turns tables on Australia as India extend lead to 218 runs by stumps day 2

Experienced leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bagged 4 wickets for just 9 runs and helped Haryana bowl out Manipur for 86 runs. 

Yuzvendra Chahal conceded just 9 runs in 4 overs.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his maiden Test fifty in Australia during the Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 90 runs on Day 2 of Perth Test.

India takes 218 run lead on Day 2 of Perth Test. 

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IND vs AUS: Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Gautam Gambhir's iconic 16-year-old record during Perth Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are currently dominating Australia in the second innings of the ongoing Perth Test. 

Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal are dominating Australia in Perth. 

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed maiden fifty in Australia during Perth Test. 

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IND vs AUS: 'The pitch has gone to...' Ex-England captain passes verdict on India's second inning batting in Perth

This match was extremely crucial for KL Rahul who had been on the receiving end of a lot of criticism and backlash over his form. 

India vs Afghanistan Match Stats

1st T20I, Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

AFG • 1st innings
158/5

IND • 2nd innings
159/4

BATTERS

Rohit Sharma (C)
run out (Ibrahim Zadran / Rahmanullah Gurbaz)

Shubman Gill
st Rahmanullah Gurbaz b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Tilak Varma
c Gulbadin Naib b Azmatullah Omarzai

Shivam Dube
not out

Jitesh Sharma (W)
c Ibrahim Zadran b Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Rinku Singh
not out

Yet To bat

Axar Patel

Washington Sundar

Ravi Bishnoi

Arshdeep Singh

Mukesh Kumar

BOWLERS

Fazalhaq Farooqi

Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Mohammad Nabi

Naveen-ul-Haq

Azmatullah Omarzai

Gulbadin Naib