India seal the ODI series as they defeat Afghanistan in Lucknow. After Afghanistan opts to field first in afternoon conditions, India post a total of 402 all out. A major factor in India’s innings is a 224-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan for the third wicket. The two batters put on the stand in 141 deliveries, taking advantage of the situation to put India firmly in control of the match. Multiple reports describe the innings as decisive, with India’s total setting a difficult target for Afghanistan. With the result, India secure the ODI series, ending Afghanistan’s chance to level the contest. The coverage is consistent on the match sequence: Afghanistan chooses to bowl first, India’s score reaches 402 all out, and the Gill–Kishan partnership drives India’s dominance. The accounts also emphasize the speed and impact of the partnership, which both helps India build a strong score and shapes the remainder of the match.