WATCH: Fazalhaq Farooqi cleans up Rohit Sharma with a stunning delivery – IND vs AFG 2024

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In a captivating encounter between India and Afghanistan during the second T20I of their three-match series, a standout moment captured the essence of the game at Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match, eventually sealed by the hosts with a convincing six-wicket victory, featured a pivotal instance when Rohit Sharma got dismissed by Fazlhaq Farooqui.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement as Farooqui showcased his skill and precision, delivering a masterful ball that led to the dismissal of the Indian skipper.

Farooqui’s wicket of Rohit Sharma​

The defining moment transpired on the second last delivery of the first over during India’s batting, when Farooqi showcased his bowling prowess with a well-directed length delivery targeting the leg stump, skillfully angling it away with the arm. In response, Rohit, displaying his trademark aggressive approach, cleared his front leg and swung across the line.

However, the precision of left-arm seeamer’s delivery proved too much for the right-handed batter, as the ball narrowly missed the under edge and crashed emphatically into the stumps. It resulted in Rohit’s early departure without a single run to his name, marking a significant setback for the 36-year-old, who had struggled to make an impact in the game and, notably, throughout the series.

Here is the video:​

Farooqi castles Rohit in the opening over

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India seals the series with a stellar victory​

In a commanding display of cricketing prowess, India secured a resounding victory over Afghanistan. The hosts’ stellar batting performance proved to be the defining factor as they outpowered their guests comprehensively. After restricting the Afghan side to 172 runs, the Men in Blue executed a clinical chase, dismantling the target with 26 balls to spare.

The Indian batters, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s explosive innings of 68 runs off 34 balls, showcased their dominance and determination. With contributions from the returning Virat Kohli, who played a quickfire 29, and Shivam Dube‘s career-best T20I score of an unbeaten 63, India showcased a well-rounded batting display.

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