Indian cricketers Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have returned to the T20I fold after their last appearance in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final. Coach Rahul Dravid confirmed Kohli's availability for the second and third T20Is against Afghanistan, although he missed the series opener in Mohali due to being ruled out. India won the toss and elected to field first under chilly weather conditions. Afghanistan posted a total of 158/5, with Axar Patel and Shivam Dube taking 2/17 and 1/2, respectively. Afghanistan was 56/2 in 9.4 overs at one point, after losing both openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran, in the span of three balls. India secured a six-wicket victory in the first T20I, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was set to open with captain Rohit Sharma, missed out due to a groin injury. Shivam Dube starred with a significant 60-run contribution. The second T20I in Indore saw India win the toss and opt to bowl again, with Shubman Gill being dropped and Virat Kohli returning to the format after 14 months. Afghanistan set their highest total against India in T20Is at 172 all out. Rohit Sharma played his 150th T20I match, marking a significant milestone in his career. The ongoing series is crucial for India's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
2ND T20I. 9.4: Mohammad Nabi to Shivam Dube 6 runs, India 114/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 9.3: Mohammad Nabi to Shivam Dube 6 runs, India 108/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 9.2: Mohammad Nabi to Shivam Dube 6 runs, India 102/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 8.1: Noor Ahmad to Shivam Dube 6 runs, India 90/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 7.2: Mohammad Nabi to Yashasvi Jaiswal 6 runs, India 82/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 5.5: Naveen-ul-Haq to Yashasvi Jaiswal 6 runs, India 69/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 5.2: Naveen-ul-Haq to Virat Kohli 4 runs, India 62/1 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 3.3: Naveen-ul-Haq to Virat Kohli 4 runs, India 38/1 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
Afghanistan were 172 all out against India in 2nd T20I. #INDvsAFG https://t.co/uedoq8KPNM
Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karim Janat get some good hits away late in the innings to give Afghanistan their highest total against India in T20Is - enough to get their first win over them? 🤔 #INDvAFG ▶️ https://t.co/7MhJzKmivM https://t.co/V1o30gwOit
2ND T20I. WICKET! 19.5: Noor Ahmad 1(2) ct Virat Kohli b Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan 170/8 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. WICKET! 19.1: Karim Janat 20(10) ct Axar Patel b Arshdeep Singh, Afghanistan 164/7 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 18.2: Shivam Dube to Karim Janat 6 runs, Afghanistan 155/6 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 18.1: Shivam Dube to Karim Janat 4 runs, Afghanistan 149/6 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 15.6: Washington Sundar to Karim Janat 4 runs, Afghanistan 117/5 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 12.4: Washington Sundar to Mohammad Nabi 4 runs, Afghanistan 98/4 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. WICKET! 11.3: Gulbadin Naib 57(35) ct Rohit Sharma b Axar Patel, Afghanistan 91/4 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 10.2: Washington Sundar to Gulbadin Naib 6 runs, Afghanistan 87/3 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 8.5: Shivam Dube to Gulbadin Naib 6 runs, Afghanistan 77/3 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 8.2: Shivam Dube to Gulbadin Naib 6 runs, Afghanistan 69/3 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 5.6: Axar Patel to Gulbadin Naib 4 runs, Afghanistan 58/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. WICKET! 5.4: Ibrahim Zadran 8(10) b Axar Patel, Afghanistan 53/2 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 4.3: Ravi Bishnoi to Gulbadin Naib 4 runs, Afghanistan 46/1 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 4.2: Ravi Bishnoi to Gulbadin Naib 4 runs, Afghanistan 42/1 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
2ND T20I. 4.1: Ravi Bishnoi to Gulbadin Naib 6 runs, Afghanistan 38/1 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
#RohitSharma #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG @ImRo45 becomes first player to achieve this feat in men's T20Is https://t.co/TPC2Bet4YK
2ND T20I. 0.1: Arshdeep Singh to Rahmanullah Gurbaz 4 runs, Afghanistan 6/0 https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Shubman Gill Dropped, Virat Kohli Returns. What Rohit Sharma Said At Toss #INDvsAFG #ViratKohli #ShubmanGill https://t.co/ZgQ078MYoJ https://t.co/NsTP3sNBM5
India host Afghanistan in Indore for the second T20 cricket match of the series. 🏏 Follow our LIVE cricket blog: https://t.co/Uk4dc6NCCJ https://t.co/epF7YkWV2s
Milestone 🚨 - @ImRo45 is all set to play his 150th match in the shortest format of the game. Go well, Skip 🫡 #TeamIndia https://t.co/1uWje5YNiq
India win toss, opt to field in second T20I in Indore. #INDvsAFG https://t.co/5RCZQsbP3E
Captain Rohit Sharma wins the toss and elects to bowl first in the 2nd T20I against Afghanistan. Live - https://t.co/CWSAhSZc45 #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/Osi7XlapR4
IND vs AFG 2nd T20 | India win the toss and opt to bowl first against Afghanistan, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. India is currently leading the three-match series 1-0.
2nd T20I: India captain Rohit Sharma wins toss, opts to bowl vs Afghanistan in Indore #INDvAFG #AFGvsIND #TeamIndia Live Scorecard: https://t.co/UG7DnFJgr0 Live Updates: https://t.co/VWTcxH3cek https://t.co/Ry5o5HrouI
Welcome to the live coverage of the 2nd T20 match between India and Afghanistan. https://t.co/YswzeUSqkf #INDvAFG @IDFCFIRSTBank
India vs Afghanistan 2nd T20I Live Updates: Who will make way for Virat Kohli? Have a look at our predicted India XI #INDvAFG #AFGvsIND #TeamIndia #ViratKohli Live Updates: https://t.co/VWTcxH3cek https://t.co/6OISPw6szw
Hello from Indore 🏟️👋 It's nearly time for the 2nd #INDvAFG T20I 👌👌 ⏰ 7 PM IST 💻📱 https://t.co/Z3MPyeL1t7 #TeamIndia | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/0SXASgleOS
2nd T20I: Virat Kohli returns to the format after 14 months as India aim to seal series against Afghanistan #INDvAFG #AFGvsIND #TeamIndia Live Scorecard: https://t.co/UG7DnFJgr0 Live Updates: https://t.co/VWTcxH3cek https://t.co/scqtiCqfWy
𝙍𝙀𝘼𝘿𝙔 to roar in Indore 😎 👌 @ImRo45 🤝 @imVkohli #TeamIndia | #INDvAFG | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/bYrWlR2TPT
India vs Afghanistan Live Streaming 2nd T20I Live Telecast: Where To Watch For Free? #INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #ViratKohli https://t.co/XF5aUfQPlJ https://t.co/bclUTBHlnY
India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I: Who Will Make Way For Virat Kohli? #INDvsAFG https://t.co/23kyR7rlMP
All eyes on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as India 🇮🇳 face Afghanistan 🇦🇫 in 2nd T20I READ: https://t.co/5EdvyTKUEG #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG @imVkohli @ImRo45
Preps ✅ #TeamIndia READY for the 2⃣nd #INDvAFG T20I in Indore 👏 👏 @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/CmZEs3d3io
#T20WorldCup #ViratKohli #YuvrajSingh #RohitSharma 'Kuch toh log kahenge': @YUVSTRONG12 sees nothing wrong in @imVkohli, @ImRo45 returning to T20I fold READ: https://t.co/uwT3FIkm6R https://t.co/qdP9xGDDr8
India vs Afghanistan, 2nd T20I Virat Kohli returns as India 🇮🇳 aim to pocket series vs Afghanistan 🇦🇫 IN PICS 📸 https://t.co/x4Go6hDkjX #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #ViratKohli @imVkohli https://t.co/ilhgCGmC8D
Watch: Virat Kohli departs to play first T20I in 14 months, fans point at his 'beast' #ViratKohli #INDvsAFG #IndianCricketTeam https://t.co/WeH0UoOGb7
#ViratKohli #RohitSharma 'It depends on...': @jacqueskallis75 on @imVkohli, @ImRo45 return to T20Is https://t.co/jws5AsJAmp
Virat Kohli gears up for 1st T20I in 14 months but should not open with Rohit Sharma. Ex-India star explains why #INDvAFG #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #IndianCricketTeam https://t.co/QqFjEJfikK
An action-packed Test series coming 🆙 Check out #TeamIndia's squad for the first two Tests against England 👌👌 #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank https://t.co/vaP4JmVsGP
#ViratKohli and #RohitSharma would definitely want to win #T20WorldCup for India: #SureshRaina Interview 👉 https://t.co/azZYdg1JYA #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup2024 https://t.co/pQX9sulHzF
#RohitSharma #INDvsAFG From @ImRo45 to @hardikpandya7: Most T20I ducks for India Photo Story 📸👉https://t.co/dnQanT7c3F https://t.co/mCwtV6lUUu
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #RohitSharma 'You feel frustrated...': @ImRo45 explains his on-field anger after run-out READ: https://t.co/Nhrf6EgJrV
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #ShivamDube 'Batting at No. 4 was...': Shivam Dube after leading India to win over Afghanistan READ: https://t.co/I5DNlMa3pO
India need Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to win T20 World Cup: AB de Villiers READ: https://t.co/tiEZhfKaoO #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #T20WorldCup @imVkohli @ImRo45 @ABdeVilliers17
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #ShivamDube All-round Shivam Dube helps India beat Afghanistan in chilly T20I opener Photo Story 📸👉https://t.co/PZj1DrtB02 https://t.co/hffU9CMMgn
India vs Afghanistan, 1st T20I Shivam Dube the hot deal on a cold night READ: https://t.co/O8KlyEXu2D #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG @shivamduboy
#INDvAFG 1st T20 | India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets in Mohali, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. (Pics courtesy: ANI Picture Service) https://t.co/wUXIO04OwN
India defeat Afghanistan by six wickets in first T20I, Shivam Dube scores 60 Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/IIHTdCdR9i #INDvsAFG #cricket #RohitSharma #ShivamDube #TeamIndia https://t.co/fLNCHZTuk3
#INDvAFG 1st T20 | India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets in Mohali, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
#INDvAFG | 1st T20I | #INDvsAFG It's all over! Shivam Dube stars as India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, take 1-0 lead in three-match series HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/TKgAMAiNo8
#INDvAFG | 1st T20I | #INDvsAFG Nabi, Omarzai guide Afghanistan to 158/5 against India in Mohali FOLLOW LIVE: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/Ikl9XGDzmL
Glimpses from the 1st T20 match being played between India and Afghanistan at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. India won the toss and elected to bowl first. Afghanistan 56/2 in 9.4 overs. (Pics courtesy: ANI Picture Service) https://t.co/Vq4wxzKgv4
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG At halfway mark | Afghanistan 57/3 | Run rate - 5.7 Axar Patel 2/17 Shivam Dube 1/2 Azmatullah Omarzai 3* Follow Live: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/XxmEBMNJ56
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG Afghanistan lose both openers in span of three balls! Axar Patel and Shivam Dube grab a wicket apiece AFG 50/2 in 8.2 overs Follow Live: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/Nfj32RGZGz
#INDvAFG | 1st T20I | #INDvsAFG | #YashasviJaiswal @ybj_19 misses out due to groin injury as India opt to bowl against Afghanistan READ: https://t.co/mgfkREIDpS https://t.co/DJQ48GPGlV
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran are in the middle to begin Afghanistan's innings Arshdeep Singh to start the proceedings for India Here we go! Follow Live: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/OrrgUWv1SR
India win toss, elect to field first in 1st T20I against Afghanistan Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/w81CZ1N5a1 #INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #cricket #TeamIndia https://t.co/JkffVABCY6
IND vs AFG | India win the toss and opt to bowl first against Afghanistan at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali in the first T20 match of the series.
#INDvAFG | 1st T20I | #INDvsAFG India skipper Rohit Sharma wins toss, opts to bowl against Afghanistan in Mohali FOLLOW LIVE: https://t.co/0C4466tDvs https://t.co/5adnlfZ3m6
#INDvAFG #INDvsAFG Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I between India🇮🇳and Afghanistan🇦🇫 in Mohali Focus on #RohitSharma as India face dangerous Afghanistan in final leg of #T20WorldCup preparations Toss at 6:30 pm IST Match starts at 7 pm IST Follow… https://t.co/TBTEIVh1TZ
#T20WorldCup #ViratKohli #INDvAFG #ABdeVilliers Not surprised at @imVkohli's inclusion in T20I squad: @ABdeVilliers17 READ: https://t.co/8Uf6x1ZvKk https://t.co/HVWo2BeKYW
#INDvsAFG #Mohali India vs Afghanistan 1st T20I, Mohali Weather Report: Chilly conditions for series opener READ: https://t.co/afPUpj2f2K
#ViratKohli #RohitSharma 'India are clearly thinking about...': @ABdeVilliers17 on @imVkohli and @ImRo45's T20I return READ: https://t.co/OgRkmT18zR
India 🇮🇳 vs Afghanistan 🇦🇫 1st T20I Virat Kohli to miss series opener; captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open READ: https://t.co/YAyXwOhVMg #INDvAFG #INDvsAFG #ViratKohli #RohitSharma @imVkohli @ImRo45 @ybj_19
#INDvAFG #ViratKohli @imVkohli to miss T20 opener against Afghanistan in Mohali READ: https://t.co/gWz5rL0iYN https://t.co/hyOCu47Bgs
Rahul Dravid has confirmed that Virat Kohli will only be available for the second and third T20Is against Afghanistan - he has been ruled out of tomorrow's series opener in Mohali #INDvAFG https://t.co/0N5tb16yhU
Rahul Dravid has confirmed that Virat Kohli will only be available for the second and third T20Is against Afghanistan - he has been ruled out tomorrow's series opener in Mohali #INDvAFG https://t.co/DO7hLR8x6a
#INDvsAFG #INDvAFG | 1st T20I When and where to watch👀, live telecast📺, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue🏟️ 👉 https://t.co/9VCfGFjokv https://t.co/5KJ2jGKMn0
#INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #ViratKohli 'The best possible team...': Former chief selector backs @ImRo45 and @imVkohli's T20I return READ: https://t.co/kddxWhPeZE
Spotlight on #RohitSharma and #ViratKohli in first T20I vs Afghanistan In Pics 📸 https://t.co/FDH1xIyYZP #INDvAFG https://t.co/0qFvvoVNGP
Stalwarts #RohitSharma, #ViratKohli in focus in first ever India-Afghanistan white-ball series Preview: https://t.co/Sq4KkTVATE #INDvAFG | 1st T20I https://t.co/CSHROUR7Vj
Playing in her 150th T20I for Australia, Alyssa Healy brings up her half-century off 35 balls! Aussies 0-80 after 9 needing 68 off 66 to win #INDvAUS https://t.co/hJsxxwZxlJ
#INDvAUS #INDWvAUSW | 3rd T20I TOSS: Australia skipper Alyssa Healy wins the toss opts to bowl first against India Follow Live: https://t.co/6HzoEmHOdi https://t.co/tBzXkMYlL3
#INDvAFG #ViratKohli #RohitSharma 'I thought the team had moved on…' Former India cricketer criticizes @imVkohli and @ImRo45's return to T20I setup https://t.co/PBQv2KAAci
#T20WorldCup #RohitSharma #INDvAFG #ViratKohli 'I don't think you can...': Srikkanth on @ImRo45 and @imVkohli's T20 World Cup participation READ: https://t.co/LohEVf5Qkr https://t.co/JKyEXyqEuy
#ViratKohli #RohitSharma Can @ImRo45 and @imVkohli lead India to T20 World Cup victory despite selectors' conservative approach? Read: https://t.co/w9NUeYwOib https://t.co/UQY9IBBbeL
#RohitSharma #TeamIndia #Cricket #INDvsAFG 'A landmark selection...': @cricketaakash predicts @ImRo45 will lead India in @T20WorldCup READ: https://t.co/4X5PhhxW2l
#INDvsAFG #RohitSharma #ViratKohli @ImRo45, @imVkohli return to India's T20I squad Photo Story 📸👉 https://t.co/FlomjeOBO9 https://t.co/ddhx0WwGhk
Are you excited to see Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli once again in T20Is? ✨ After not featuring in the format for India since the 2022 #T20WorldCup semi-final, the duo will return 👉 https://t.co/AmA962ajce #INDvAFG https://t.co/SHTJwz1HLY
Back to the T20I fold after the World Cup semi-final in 2022 🔙 KL Rahul's last appearance in the format was that game too, but he misses out against Afghanistan #INDvAFG #ViratKohli #RohitSharma https://t.co/nhPV3CrH6N