Lucknow, June 17 -- Centuries from captain Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan powered India to a commanding 170-run victory over Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Wednesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead with a display of batting dominance and disciplined bowling.
Gill produced a captain's knock of 154 off 110 balls, while Kishan unleashed a blistering 125 from just 79 deliveries as India amassed a daunting 402 all out in 49.5 overs after being asked to bat.
The match turned decisively during the pair's magnificent 224-run partnership for the third wicket, which left the Afghan bowlers searching for answers. Gill blended elegance with authority, striking 22 fours and two...