The majority of the players had an outstanding performance in the match, but Rohit Sharma, the captain, was removed for the second time in the series. Sadly, the Indian captain was run out in the opening Twenty20 international and lost his stumps to Fazalhaq Farooqi in the following match.
After a lengthy absence from the format, cricketer-turned-commentator Dinesh Karthik remarked that he is not too concerned by Rohit Sharma defeat.
On Sunday, January 14, at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore, India defeated Afghanistan by six wickets to seize an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube demonstrated their formidable form by scoring 92 runs in just 42 balls, which enabled India to chase down 173 in 15.4 overs.
The skipper has been the only one to go wrong. Two naughts in two games but he wouldn’t be too worried about that. returning after a long absence in this format. returning to captain. In the opening contest, he was run out. Kartik stated in the commentary, “Tried to hit a big one today and lost his stumps but India have done well.”
In the second T20I, Rohit Sharma made history by becoming the first male cricket player to play 150 T20Is.
He also gave his reflections on his experience in the format. The Indian skipper, with 3853 runs at an average of 30.82 and a record four hundreds, is the second-highest run scorer in the format.
“It feels fantastic to receive 150 T20I caps. Beginning in 2007, the trip has been lengthy. We seem to have a very clear idea of what we want to accomplish. You can be rather proud of yourself when you witness performances like that. Talking about something is one thing, but actually doing it is quite another. We’ve checked off nearly every box,” Rohit stated during the post-game press conference.
Player of the Match went to Axar Patel.
Returning to the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube unleashed a monstrous display of force, raking Afghan bowlers all over the field. Jaiswal hit 68 (34) in a hurry with five fours and six sixes, while Dube scored 63* (32) with five fours and four sixes hammering home. Axar Patel, however, was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 2/17 in four overs.