Afghanistan’s hopes of salvaging their pleasure have been dashed on Wednesday following a crushing loss within the third and closing T20I in opposition to India in Bengaluru. Having already conceded the collection, the guests examined India to the restrict by forcing not one, however two Super Overs beneath the sunshine. After scores have been degree twice on the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Afghanistan wanted 12 runs within the second Super Over. However, the guests misplaced two wickets in as many balls as India sneaked in a well-known win.

Chasing 212, Afghanistan rode on half-centuries from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Gulbadin Naib. Striking at over 239, Naib’s knock of 55 off simply 23 balls was the spotlight of the innings as Afghanistan tied the rating.

Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was mightly impressed with Naib’s efficiency. The 32-year-old had additionally scored a quickfire half-century within the second match in Indore.

Ashwin identified that Naib has proved himself as a finisher, urging the IPL franchises to look out for the participant in future.

“Gulbadin Naib says “discover me please, will you”??  I am a finisher from Asia with a base price of 50 L. Fantastic batting to get this game to a super over,” Ashwin posted on X (previously Twitter).

Gulbadin Naib says “notice me please, will you”?? I’m a finisher from Asia with a base worth of fifty L . #INDvAFG

Fantastic batting to get this sport to a brilliant over.

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) January 17, 2024

Coming again to the match, using on skipper Rohit Sharma‘s unbeaten 69-ball 121 and Rinku Singh‘s 69 off 39 deliveries, India staged a outstanding restoration to publish 212 for 4 after slipping to 22 for 4 within the fifth over.

In reply, Afghanistan additionally ended at 212 with Naib hammering a 23-ball 55 to guide his crew’s beautiful comeback.

In the primary Super Over, India equalled Afghanistan’s rating of 16 to stretch the match, however the guests couldn’t chase down a goal of 12 within the second tremendous over as Rohit’s facet picked the required two wickets via Ravi Bishnoi.

(With PTI Inputs)