Dhawan's quickfire century powers India to 158-0 at lunch
June 14, 2018  12:13
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India 158-0 (27 ovs) vs Afghanistan | Scorecard

Shikhar Dhawan became the first Indian batsman to hit a century before lunch on the opening day to power the hosts to 158 for no loss at lunch on Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Dhawan smashed his way to a 87-ball century as India made most of batting first against debutants Afghanistan.

He was unbeaten on 104 from 91 balls, having hit 91 fours and three sixes, as he dominated right from the start and was particularly severe on Afghanistan's spin twins -- Rashid Khan and Mujeeb ur Rahman, who conceded a total of 83 runs in 11 overs combined.

At the other end, Murali Vijay was content to play second fiddle, scoring 42 from 71 runs, inclusive of six fours and a six.

Earlier, India captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bat against Afghanistan who made their Test debut in the one-off match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Led by Asghar Stanikzai, Afghanistan become the 12th Test playing nation in less than two decades after being recognised by International Cricket Council (ICC) in 2001.

"It's a very proud moment," Stanikzai said at the toss. "All the guys have some first-class experience, but our first test, obviously.

"Maybe the first one hour it will be a good wicket for bowling."

The visitors are playing two quicks in Wafadar and Yamin Ahmadzai, who will look to make full use of a grass-covered track in the opening session.

Rahane is leading the Indian side in the absence of regular skipper Virat Kohli, who is recovering from a neck injury.
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