Key facts
- Shubman Gill became the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs.
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 102 runs off 51 balls.
- India restricted Afghanistan to 194 in a 25-over match.
- Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar took three wickets each for India.
Shubman Gill achieved a significant milestone by becoming the fastest Indian and second-fastest player overall to reach 3,000 One Day International runs during the first ODI against Afghanistan. He reached the landmark in his 61st innings, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan's previous Indian record.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan's opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz played a rapid innings of 102 runs off 51 balls, attributing his performance to technical advice from Gautam Gambhir. However, Afghanistan was ultimately bowled out for 194 in a rain-truncated match reduced to 25 overs per side.
India's debutants Harsh Dubey and Gurnoor Brar were instrumental in restricting Afghanistan, both claiming three wickets. Arshdeep Singh and Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributed with two wickets each.