Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 powered India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-curtailed 1st ODI in Dharamshala, but it was Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s record-breaking century that stole the headlines.
Image: Shubman Gill celebrates after his unbeaten 84 seals India’s 1-0 series lead over Afghanistan
India began their 2027 World Cup preparations with a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the rain-hit 1st ODI at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala, on June 13, 2026. Reduced to 25 overs a side, the match still produced one of the most talked-about individual performances of the series so far.
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 off 66 balls, built alongside Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul, guided India home with 13 balls to spare, giving them a 1-0 lead with two ODIs still to play in Lucknow and Chennai.
Afghanistan posted 194 for the loss of all wickets in 24.5 overs after being put in to bat. Rahmanullah Gurbaz top-scored with a sensational 102 off just 51 balls, the fastest ODI century by an Afghanistan batter and his ninth ODI hundred overall. The rest of the Afghanistan batting unit managed only 92 runs between them as debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar claimed three wickets each.
Chasing 195 in 25 overs, India lost an early scare when Rohit Sharma was run out for 16 following a mix-up with captain Gill. Ishan Kishan, playing his first ODI since October 2023, then added 70 runs off 43 balls with Gill to take the game away from Afghanistan. Gill finished unbeaten on 84 alongside KL Rahul’s quickfire 39 not out, sealing the win with seven wickets and 13 balls remaining.
| No. | Date | Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 13, 2026 | 1st ODI | Dharamshala | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2 | June 17, 2026 | 2nd ODI | Lucknow | 1:30 PM IST |
| 3 | June 20, 2026 | 3rd ODI | Chennai | 1:30 PM IST |
Rahmanullah Gurbaz produced one of the great individual performances in a losing cause. His 51-ball century was the fastest ODI hundred by any Afghanistan batter and the ninth century of his ODI career. He took on Mohammad Siraj and the new Indian pacers from the outset, reaching fifty inside 25 balls before accelerating further in the back half of the innings.
Balls Faced
51
Fours
10
Sixes
6
Strike Rate
200.00
Record
Fastest Afghanistan ODI century (51 balls)
Despite Gurbaz’s heroics, Afghanistan could not build partnerships around him. Once he fell in the 25th over, the rest of the batting order folded quickly, with Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy picking up two wickets apiece to wrap up the innings at 194.
The IND vs AFG ODI series 2026 marks the start of India’s build-up to the 2027 World Cup. A 1-0 lead with the bat firing and two debutants impressing with the ball is exactly the start captain Shubman Gill would have wanted, even with the controversy around Rohit Sharma’s run-out still being discussed by fans and former players.
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 off 66 balls was the defining innings of the 1st ODI. Batting first down the order at number three after Rohit’s early dismissal, Gill anchored the chase from start to finish, combining caution against Afghanistan’s spinners with calculated aggression against their pace bowlers.
Balls Faced
66
Fours
8
Sixes
2
Strike Rate
127.27
Milestone
2nd-fastest to 3,000 ODI runs
Gill’s innings also brought up a significant personal milestone. According to ESPNcricinfo, Gill became the second-fastest batter in history to reach the 3,000-run mark in ODI cricket, underlining his rapid rise as one of the format’s premier batters and captains.
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Chasing 195 in the rain-shortened 25-over game, Rohit Sharma was run out for 16 after a mix-up with captain Gill. Rohit nudged the ball to the left of midwicket and set off for a run, but Gill — with the bowler in his way — had his glove up, and Rohit could not get back despite a desperate dive. Gill later said Rohit saw the replay and was fine with how it played out, helping the incident pass without controversy inside the camp.
After the early setback, Gill anchored the innings from the front. His unbeaten 66-ball 84 included a sublime back-foot cover drive and a square drive off Ghazanfar early on, before he and Ishan Kishan added 70 off 43 balls to take the chase away from Afghanistan. Gill brought up his 37-ball fifty by taking on Mohammad Nabi for a six and two fours, finishing the chase alongside KL Rahul’s 19-ball 39 not out.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 51-ball 102 was the fastest ODI century ever scored by an Afghanistan batter and his ninth ODI hundred. He took the attack to India’s bowlers from ball one, but once he was dismissed in the 25th over, Afghanistan’s innings collapsed quickly, with the rest of the batting line-up managing only 92 runs combined as the side was bowled out for 194.
India’s bowling attack got a major boost from two debutants. Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets each on their ODI debuts, restricting Afghanistan after Gurbaz’s onslaught. Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with two wickets apiece, giving India’s bowling attack a settled look ahead of the Lucknow ODI.
Playing his first ODI since October 2023, Ishan Kishan looked instantly at ease, scoring 34 off 22 balls and combining with Gill for a crucial 70-run stand that took the pressure off the chase. His return adds another wicketkeeping-batting option for India as they manage Rohit Sharma’s continuing fitness situation.
India ODI wins
4
Afghanistan ODI wins
0
Ties
1
Series status
India lead the 3-match ODI series 1-0 after the Dharamshala win
India remain unbeaten against Afghanistan across formats, but the absence of Kohli and the uncertainty around Rohit give Afghanistan their strongest opening yet.
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India won the rain-curtailed 1st ODI here by 7 wickets, with Gill’s unbeaten 84 sealing victory after Afghanistan posted 194.
The 1st ODI in Dharamshala gave India exactly the start they wanted in their 2027 World Cup build-up. Gill’s calm, captain’s innings of 84 not out, backed by sharp bowling from debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey, was enough to overcome a record-breaking century from Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The Rohit Sharma run-out will be discussed for a while, but it did not derail the chase.
With a 1-0 lead, India travel to Lucknow for the 2nd ODI on June 17 with momentum and confidence. A repeat of this bowling and batting balance could see the series wrapped up before the Chennai finale on June 20.
India won the 1st ODI by 7 wickets in a rain-curtailed 25-over match at the HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala on June 13, 2026, chasing down 195 with 13 balls to spare.
Rohit Sharma was run out for 16 after a mix-up with captain Shubman Gill while attempting a single. Gill’s bat was blocking the bowler’s path, and Rohit could not get back to his crease despite a dive. Gill later said Rohit was fine with the decision after seeing the replay.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a century off just 51 balls, the fastest ODI hundred ever by an Afghanistan batter and his ninth century in ODI cricket.
Yes. Despite Gurbaz’s 102 off 51 balls, Afghanistan were bowled out for 194 in 24.5 overs as the rest of the batting line-up contributed only 92 runs combined, and India chased the target down with 7 wickets in hand.
Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 helped him become the second-fastest batter in history to reach 3,000 runs in ODI cricket.
Pacers Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey both claimed three wickets each on their ODI debuts, playing a key role in restricting Afghanistan to 194.
Ishan Kishan, playing his first ODI since October 2023, scored 34 off 22 balls and shared a vital 70-run stand with Shubman Gill to power India’s chase.
India lead Afghanistan 4-0 in ODIs with 1 tie after the Dharamshala win, and India have now taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.
The 2nd ODI is on June 17, 2026, at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, starting at 1:30 PM IST.
AB Ankit is Editor-in-chief of CricPage.
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