IND vs AFG one-off Test: Rishabh Pant dismissed for 81 as India reach 475 for 6

India reached 475 for 6 on the second day of a one-off Test match against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Rishabh Pant contributed a significant 81 runs before being dismissed by debutant Nangeyalia Kharote.
Why it matters
This match highlights the ongoing performance of key Indian cricketers and the competitive development of the Afghanistan national team in international Test cricket.
Rishabh Pant answered his critics in the best possible manner with a stroke-filled 81 as India were on course for a mammoth first innings score, reaching 475 for 6 against Afghanistan at lunch on the second day of the one-off Test, in Mullanpur on Sunday (June 7, 2026).
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