Dharamsala, June 13 -- Shubman Gill's unbeaten 84 and three-wicket hauls by both the debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey helped India clinch a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in the first ODI of the three-match series, at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Saturday.

After bowlers Brar and Dubey combined to bowl Afghanistan out for 194 in 24.5 overs in a rain-shortened 25-overs-per-side contest, India's batters responded with a blend of aggression and composure, chasing down the 195-run target with ease to seal a seven-wicket victory.

Skipper Gill led the chase with a superb unbeaten 84 off 66 deliveries, hitting eight fours and two sixes. He was well supported by Ishan Kishan (34) and KL Rahul (39 runs ...