India vs Afghanistan, 33rd Match, Super 12 Group 2 - Live Cricket Score, Commentary

India win by 66 runs!

Some lusty hitting towards the end has reduced Afghanistan's deficit to 66, but has given India a positive NRR now. It could have been more if not for some late boundaries in the innings. But it means India have done most of what they could have done in this game to be in the hunt, even if barely.

Afghanistan kept in check

Both Nabi and Karim Janat have not shown much intention to go after the bowling and have been kept in check. Afghanistan though hang in to reduce the deficit. The NRR could still play a part in this group and both teams seem to be aware of that.

WICKET: Second for Ashwin

Najib tries a reverse sweep but Ashwin is accurate and full, he beats him to hit the stumps from round the wicket. Afghanistan 69/5 now.

WICKET: Naib falls to Ashwin

The flicker from Ashwin does the job. Naib misses a big sweep and is caught plumb in front. First T20I wicket for Ashwin since 2016!

WICKET: Jadeja gets Rahmanullah

He goes for another big hit, but the mishit is taken just inside the rope by Hardik Pandya at deep midwicket. A wicket for Jadeja in his first over, soon after the powerplay.

A run glut for Afghanistan

The first four overs saw Afghanistan score just 17 for 2. The last four of the powerplay though has seen Naib and Rhamanullah blaze away, getting 30 more. One Shami over cost 21 of those runs.

WICKETS: Afghanistan's openers fall in quick succession

Shahzad falls for a duck after being hurried by Shami's pace and gets a leading edge. Zazai tries to swat one off his pads but gets a top edge and Bumrah bags a wicket as well. Afghanistan 13/2 in the chase now.