India 403/3 in 93.1 Overs | IND vs AFG Live Score, One-off Test match Day 2: Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant continue innings as India chase big total – The Tech Word News

IND vs AFG Live Score, One-off Test match Day 2: KL Rahul’s composure and Shubman Gill’s effortless strokeplay produced contrasting centuries as India piled up 368 for three against Afghanistan on the opening day of the one-off Test on Saturday, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.

Rahul, who reached his 12th Test hundred with a patient 100 off 165 balls, embodied classic Test-match virtues, relying on sound defense and elegant drives after surviving the first chance. Gill, meanwhile, was the main aggressor, batting with such ease that he appeared to be playing a practice game. The Indian skipper remained unbeaten on 103 off 143 deliveries, his 11th Test century coming in just his 41st appearance.

Sai Sudharsan continued his impressive rise with an attractive 81 off 104 balls despite receiving two reprieve and shared 139 runs with Rahul after the early dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Rishabh Pant then joined Gill in an entertaining unbroken partnership of 121 runs, smashing three sixes during his unbeaten fifty.

Afghanistan’s spirited attack struggled to break through, with Mohammad Saleem claiming two wickets while pacer Ziaur Rahman impressed without much reward. Their inexperienced spin unit failed to exert control and conceded runs regularly as India hit 42 fours and four sixes.

With support for spin on the surface, India are expected to bat short on the second morning before launching their three-pronged slow bowling attack.