• India won the third T20I of the three-match series against Afghanistan in a thrilling double super over.

  • Ravi Bishnoi bowled the second super over spell for India and eventually sealed the victory for the hosts.

Twitter reactions: Rohit Sharma’s magic prevails against Gulbadin Naib’s strong effort in a double super over thriller – IND vs AFG 3rd T20I
Rohit Sharma's magic prevails against Gulbadin Naib's strong effort (Image Source: Twitter)

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The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru played host to a breathtaking encounter between India and Afghanistan in the 3rd T20I of the three-match series. The crowd witnessed a roller coaster of emotions as both teams fought fiercely, ultimately leading to a double super over thriller. Rohit Sharma‘s record-breaking century and Gulbadin Naib‘s valiant effort were the highlights of a match that will be etched in cricketing history.

India’s roller coaster ride: Rohit Sharma shines

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India faced early setbacks, finding themselves at a precarious 22-4. The Afghanistan bowlers, led by Fareed Ahmad‘s impressive spell of 3/20, had the home team on the ropes. However, the tide turned dramatically as Rohit and Rinku Singh stitched together an extraordinary unbeaten 190-run partnership. Rohit’s fifth T20I century, a scintillating 121 off 69 balls, and Rinku’s fiery 69 off 39 deliveries not only resurrected India’s innings but also set the stage for an imposing total of 212/4.

Afghanistan’s gritty response: Gulbadin Naib’s herculean effort

Chasing a formidable target, Afghanistan showed immense resilience with notable contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz (50 off 32), Ibrahim Zadran (50 off 41), Mohammad Nabi (34 off 16), and the standout performer, Gulbadin, who played a herculean knock of 55 off 23 balls. The visitors managed to reach the exact target of 212, forcing the match into a tie.

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Super over drama

With the regular proceedings ending in a thrilling tie, the match proceeded to a super over. Afghanistan posted a challenging 16 runs in their super over, setting the stage for India’s reply. In an intense battle, India matched the score, leading to yet another tie in the super over.

The second super over decider

The drama continued as the match went into a second super over. India, batting first, scored 11 runs. Afghanistan needed 12 runs to win but fell short, losing both wickets in the process. Rohit’s strategic captaincy, coupled with the Ravi Bishnoi’s exceptional effort, secured India’s victory in the double super over thriller. With this victory, India whitewashed Afghanistan 3-0.

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