In a historic encounter between India and Afghanistan in the 3rd T20 International at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, cricket fans witnessed the first-ever double super over in T20I history. The clash turned out to be a rollercoaster of emotions, showcasing exceptional performances from both sides.

India won the toss and elected to bat first, but early on, Afghanistan bowlers proved to be a menace, claiming four quick wickets with just 22 runs on the board. However, a spectacular unbeaten 190-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Rinku Singh for the 5th wicket rescued India. This partnership went down in history as the highest for the 5th wicket or lower in T20I cricket.

Rohit Sharma, displaying his mastery, scored a remarkable 121 runs, achieving his fifth T20I century and becoming the first player to reach this milestone. The final five overs saw a surge in India’s scoring, amassing 103 runs. The 20th over, bowled by Karim Janat, witnessed Sharma smashing 36 runs, setting a new record for the highest score in a single over in T20I history.

In response, Afghanistan’s top-order batsmen showed resilience, with the first three scoring half-centuries. Mohammad Nabi added firepower with a quick 34 runs off 16 balls. Despite the commendable efforts, Afghanistan posted a total of 212 for 6, with Fareed Ahmed being the standout bowler, claiming 3 wickets for 20 runs in his four overs.

The excitement escalated as Mukesh Kumar bowled the first super over for India, limiting Afghanistan to 16 runs. In a nail-biting first super over, India matched Afghanistan’s score, leading to a tie. Azmatullah Omarazi bowled the second super over for Afghanistan, and Ravi Bishnoi took charge for India. Rohit Sharma’s impactful 11 runs in the second super over paved the way for India’s victory.

India secured the series 3-0, with Rohit Sharma named the Man of the Match for his exceptional century. The Man of the Series title was awarded to Shivam Dube, recognizing his consistent performances throughout the series. The match will be remembered as a thrilling chapter in T20I history, marked by the unprecedented double super over drama.