Arshdeep Singh Dismisses Gurbaz for a Duck in 2nd T20I – India vs Afghanistan

Tuesday’s clash between India and Afghanistan at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium turned heads the moment Arshdeep Singh unleashed his first over. On the third ball of the second over, the young seamer slipped a back‑of‑a‑length delivery that clipped the edge of Afghanistan’s opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The ball flew straight to the waiting hands of debutant spinner Ravi Bishnoi at mid‑on, sealing a three‑ball duck for Gurbaz – his second consecutive zero in the series.

It was a textbook dismissal. Gurbaz, looking to flatten the ball down the ground, missed the sweet spot and only managed a thin top‑edge. Bishnoi, who had been brought into the XI as a replacement for the injured Varun Chakaravarthy, pounced without hesitation. The catch was clean, the applause loud, and the scoreboard read 0/1 after just 1.3 overs.

India had won the toss, and captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bowl first. The decision paid off early, not just because of Arshdeep’s strike but also thanks to a maiden over from the ever‑reliable Jasprit Bumrah, who kept Afghanistan’s captain Ibrahim Zadran busy with tight line and length. By the end of the fourth over, the Afghan side were 24/1, with Zadran (19 off 16) and Sediqullah Atal (4 off 5) attempting to steady the ship.

On the injury front, the BCCI confirmed that Varun Chakaravarthy suffered a side‑strain during the first T20I and will miss the remaining two games. The mystery spinner’s spot was filled by Ravi Bishnoi, whose early impact has already justified the call.

Both teams fielded strong line‑ups. Afghanistan’s side featured wicket‑keeper Rahmanullah Gurbaz, captain Zadran, and the experienced all‑rounder Mohammad Nabi, while India’s XI included Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and the ever‑dynamic Axar Patel. As the match unfolded, the pressure was clearly on the Afghan openers after the early wicket, and the crowd could sense a possible turning point.

For fans who missed the live action, a short clip of the dismissal is available below, showcasing the precise line‑and‑length that Arshdeep delivered and Bishnoi’s sharp reflexes.

With the series now hanging in the balance, India will be looking to build on this momentum, while Afghanistan must regroup and find a way past the disciplined Indian attack.