India 360/5 in 42.4 Overs | India vs Afghanistan Live Score, 2nd ODI: Shubman Gill falls for 154 with India in complete control – The Tech Word News

India vs Afghanistan Live Score: With a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, India head into the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow with an opportunity to seal the contest and continue fine-tuning their ODI World Cup 2027 plans. Captain Shubman Gill stressed that experimentation is a priority given the limited number of one-day internationals left before the exhibition.

Kuldeep Yadav and Yashasvi Jaiswal are among those who could compete for a place in the playing XI. Kuldeep’s recent matches have seen him slip down the pecking order, but the left-arm spinner’s ability to break up partnerships in the middle overs could prove invaluable. Debutant Harsh Dubey, despite taking three wickets in the opening match, may have to step back if the management opts for experience.

Meanwhile, Jaiswal is waiting for his chance with Virat Kohli unavailable. Bowling coach Morne Morkel has already hinted that several players, including KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan, will be tested at No.3 as India seek more flexibility in their batting order.

Afghanistan will be hoping for a better collective effort after Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s century came up empty in the first ODI. Their experienced spin trio of Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar and Mohammad Nabi could enjoy more help from the Lucknow surface as they look to level the series.