IND vs AFG, 1st T20I: Shivam Dube, Axar Patel shine as India beat Afghanistan by 6 wickets, take 1-0 lead

Shivam Dube showcased his batting prowess by scoring an unbeaten 60 runs, leading India to a resounding victory over Afghanistan by six wickets in the thrilling first T20I held in Mohali on Thursday. The match began with a disastrous mix-up resulting in Rohit Sharma's unfortunate run out, but India managed to recover and secure the win with 15 balls to spare.

India's bowlers, Axar Patel and Mukesh Kumar, played a crucial role in restricting Afghanistan to a total of 158/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Patel and Kumar displayed their skill by claiming two wickets each, effectively curbing Afghanistan's scoring opportunities.

 and Shivam Dube wraps the chase in style #TeamIndia win by 6 wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the T20I series 

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Afghanistan's Mohammad Nabi proved to be a formidable opponent, smashing a quickfire 42 runs, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed with a rapid cameo of 29 runs. The duo formed a formidable partnership, adding 68 runs for the fourth wicket. However, their efforts were short-lived as Mukesh Kumar dismissed both batsmen in the same over, turning the tide in India's favor.