A mix-up between Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill led to a run-out in the first ODI against Afghanistan, after which the captain won hearts.
The Afghanistan team, batting first, was bundled out for just 94 runs. Chasing this small target, the Indian team did not get off to a good start.
In the early overs of the innings, there was a major misunderstanding between captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Rohit ran for a single, but Gill remained at his crease.
As a result, Rohit (16 runs) had to sacrifice his wicket. He looked very disappointed while returning to the pavilion, which suggested he was angry with Gill.
However, it was revealed after the match that this was not the case. Rohit watched the video of his run-out in the dressing room and simply told the young Shubman Gill:
"It's okay."
The captain's gesture showed how positive the team atmosphere is and how much he supports the young players.
After Rohit's dismissal, Ishan Kishan (34) played some good shots but also fell victim to Rashid Khan. Shreyas Iyer (12) also returned to the pavilion early.
After this, Shubman Gill rectified his mistake and played a brilliant inning. He, along with KL Rahul, guided the team to victory.
Gill scored an unbeaten 84 off 66 balls with the help of 11 fours and 2 sixes. Meanwhile, KL Rahul played a blistering inning of 39 runs off just 19 balls.
With this win, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series. The second match of the series will now be played in Lucknow on June 17, and the third match in Chennai on June 20. This victory will further boost the team's confidence.
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