Match Verdict 2-0 Lead
India stellar win by 7 wickets
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi • Target: 185 runs
Final Innings Total 20.0 Overs
185/3
Required Run Rate Met: 9.25 RPO
Key Performer Player of Match
Sanju Samson
Match-winning return to form with 177.27 strike rate
Over-by-Over Worm & Required Run Rate
Delhi Chase Curve
Powerplay: 58/1 (RR: 9.67)
Middle Overs: 82 runs (Overs 7-15)
Death Finish: 45 runs (Overs 16-20)
Innings Pacing & Samson Form Modeler
Adjust Samson's boundary frequency and partnership pacing to evaluate how his counter-attacking form anchored India's chase against Afghanistan.
Simulated Samson Score
78* (44)
Simulated Strike Rate
177.27
Batting Partnerships Breakdown
1st Wicket: Rohit & Yashasvi
45 runs (28 balls)
Aggressive powerplay start blunting the new-ball Afghan spin surge.
2nd Wicket: Sanju Samson & Virat
82 runs (52 balls)
The backbone stand; Samson's calculated boundary blitz unburdened the chase.
3rd Wicket: Sanju Samson & Hardik
58 runs (32 balls)
Explosive death-overs acceleration sealed the 7-wicket victory with balls to spare.
Tactical Timeline & Milestone Phases
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Momentum Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay | 1 - 6 | 58/1 | Aggressive intent against spin (RR 9.67) |
| Sanju Counter | 7 - 12 | 51/1 | Three 6s over mid-wicket; run rate normalized |
| Accelerate | 13 - 17 | 49/1 | Boundary barrage to drop required rate below 6.0 |
| Target Sealed | 18 - 20 | 27/0 | Victory clinched by 7 wickets with authority |
“Sanju Samson's return to form was the highlight of India's stellar win over Afghanistan in Delhi 👌 Batting fireworks delight Delhi as India go up 2-0” — @ICC
Match State & Provenance Record
Match Slug:
icc-match-innings-flow-66
Calculated Run Rate:
9.25 RPO
9.25 RPO
Samson Strike Rate:
177.27
177.27