India vs Afghanistan Result – 9th Match

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9th Match • ICC Cricket World Cup

IND

273/2 (35)

AFG

272/8 (50)

India won by 8 wickets

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End of over 35 (12 runs)

Virat Kohli 55 (56)

Shreyas Iyer 25 (23)

IND 273/2

Azmatullah Omarzai 4-0-34-0

34.6

4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four

34.5

2

Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, 2 runs

34.4

1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

34.3

1

Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, 1 run

34.2

0

Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, no run

34.1

4

Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four

End of over 34 (6 runs)

Shreyas Iyer 24 (22)

Virat Kohli 44 (51)

IND 261/2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 6-0-50-0

33.6

0

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, no run

33.5

4

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, Four

33.4

1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

33.3

0

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

33.2

0

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

33.1

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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

End of over 33 (11 runs)

Virat Kohli 43 (48)

Shreyas Iyer 19 (19)

IND 255/2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 8-0-64-0

32.6

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, no run

32.5

1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

32.4

1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

32.3

2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, 2 runs

32.2

1

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

32.1

6

Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Six

End of over 32 (5 runs)

Shreyas Iyer 11 (16)

Virat Kohli 40 (45)

IND 244/2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 5-0-44-0

31.6

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Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

31.5

1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

31.4

1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

31.3

1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

31.2

0

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

31.1

1

Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

Match Summary

India and Afghanistan met in 9th Match of ICC Cricket World Cup, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 34.6: Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four | 34.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four | 33.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (India won by 8 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

34.6: Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four
34.1: Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four
33.5: Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, Four
32.1: Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Six

Short Highlights Summary

India won by 8 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 34.6: Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 35 (12 runs)

Virat Kohli 55 (56)

Shreyas Iyer 25 (23)

IND 273/2

Azmatullah Omarzai 4-0-34-0

34.6 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four

34.5 2 Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, 2 runs

34.4 1 Azmatullah Omarzai to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

34.3 1 Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, 1 run

34.2 0 Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, no run

34.1 4 Azmatullah Omarzai to Virat Kohli, Four

End of over 34 (6 runs)

Shreyas Iyer 24 (22)

Virat Kohli 44 (51)

IND 261/2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 6-0-50-0

33.6 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, no run

33.5 4 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, Four

33.4 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

33.3 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

33.2 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

33.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

End of over 33 (11 runs)

Virat Kohli 43 (48)

Shreyas Iyer 19 (19)

IND 255/2

Mujeeb Ur Rahman 8-0-64-0

32.6 0 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, no run

32.5 1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

32.4 1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, 1 run

32.3 2 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Virat Kohli, 2 runs

32.2 1 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

32.1 6 Mujeeb Ur Rahman to Shreyas Iyer, Six

End of over 32 (5 runs)

Shreyas Iyer 11 (16)

Virat Kohli 40 (45)

IND 244/2

Fazalhaq Farooqi 5-0-44-0

31.6 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

31.5 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

31.4 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

31.3 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, 1 run

31.2 0 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Virat Kohli, no run

31.1 1 Fazalhaq Farooqi to Shreyas Iyer, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the India vs Afghanistan 9th Match match?
India won by 8 wickets.

What is the India vs Afghanistan 9th Match?
India vs Afghanistan is the 9th Match of the 2023 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch India vs Afghanistan live score?
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