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Gill and Kishan Centuries Lead India to Series-Sealing Win Over Afghanistan

Analysed 18 Jun 2026·50 sources analysed·Lucknow, India·Sports
Gill and Kishan Centuries Lead India to Series-Sealing Win Over AfghanistanPreviousNext

In the second ODI against Afghanistan at Lucknow, India posted a commanding total of 402 runs, powered by centuries from captain Shubman Gill (154 off 110 balls) and Ishan Kishan (125 off 79 balls). Their 224-run partnership dominated Afghanistan's bowling attack. Despite extreme heat and cramps, Gill led India to a 170-run victory, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Afghanistan were bowled out for 232, with Rahmat Shah top-scoring with 79. Debutants Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar contributed with the ball for India.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (76/100). Lens Score 25/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • easternmirror— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • theprint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • theprint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • theprint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • businessstandard— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
76%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 50 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group predominantly presents a sports-focused narrative without political framing. Coverage centers on player performances, match statistics, and series outcomes, reflecting perspectives from Indian cricket authorities, players, and neutral sports analysts. There is no evident political bias, as the content emphasizes athletic achievements and match details rather than political or ideological viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (76/100)

The overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting India's dominant performance, individual milestones, and series victory. The tone celebrates the players' achievements and resilience under challenging conditions, such as extreme heat. While acknowledging Afghanistan's efforts, the coverage maintains a respectful and factual tone without negativity or sensationalism.

How 15 sources covered this story

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Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thetelegraphTwin centuries from Gill and Ishan Kishan help India clinch ODI series vs AfghanistanCenterPositive
zeenewsShubman Gill crosses 7,000 International runs, admits he wanted a double century vs Afghanistan Cricket News Zee NewsCenterPositive
news18First Time In 52 Years And 1077 ODIs! Two Indian Batters Manage To Score...Center

Coverage timeline

wion broke this story on 17 Jun, 05:13 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    wion17 Jun, 05:13 pm
    Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan star with bat as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd ODI to win series
  2. 2
    news1817 Jun, 05:18 pm
    Gill says he was eying for double hundred against Afghanistan
  3. 3
    theprint17 Jun, 05:28 pm
    Gill's 154, Kishan's ton powers India to 402 against Afghanistan
  4. 4
    indiatoday17 Jun, 05:56 pm
    How Shubman Gill battled cramps, Lucknow heat for heroic Afghanistan century
  5. 5

Lens Score breakdown

25/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Lucknow, India
Sources analysed
50
Last analysed
18 Jun 2026
Key entities
One Day InternationalShubman GillIndiaAfghanistanCaptain (cricket)Ishan KishanLucknowWicketOver (cricket)Batting (cricket)InningsRohit Sharma
Positive
easternmirrorShubman Gill, Ishan Kishan tons power India to ODI series wiCenterPositive
theprintGill, Kishan star as India outclass Afghanistan to seal ODI seriesCenterPositive
theprintGill, Kishan tons power India to ODI series win over AfghanistanCenterPositive
theprintGill says he was eying for double hundred against AfghanistanCenterPositive
businessstandardGill, Kishan star as team India outclass Afghanistan to seal ODI seriesCenterPositive
firstpostShubman Gill reveals mantra to ODI success after successful T20 run in IPL: 'I had a target for myself that...'CenterPositive
news18Shubman Gill Reveals Double Century Ambition In Second ODI: 'I Knew That I Will...'CenterPositive
hindustantimesGill, Ishan tons tame Afghanistan, hand India seriesCenterPositive
indiatodayHow Shubman Gill battled cramps, Lucknow heat for heroic Afghanistan centuryCenterPositive
theprintGill's 154, Kishan's ton powers India to 402 against AfghanistanCenterPositive
news18Gill says he was eying for double hundred against AfghanistanCenterPositive
wionShubman Gill and Ishan Kishan star with bat as India crush Afghanistan in 2nd ODI to win seriesCenterPositive
hindustantimes17 Jun, 06:02 pm
Gill, Ishan tons tame Afghanistan, hand India series
  • 6
    news1817 Jun, 06:26 pm
    Shubman Gill Reveals Double Century Ambition In Second ODI: 'I Knew That I Will...'
  • 7
    firstpost17 Jun, 07:18 pm
    Shubman Gill reveals mantra to ODI success after successful T20 run in IPL: 'I had a target for myself that...'
  • 8
    businessstandard17 Jun, 07:45 pm
    Gill, Kishan star as team India outclass Afghanistan to seal ODI series
  • 9
    theprint17 Jun, 09:47 pm
    Gill, Kishan tons power India to ODI series win over Afghanistan
  • 10
    theprint17 Jun, 09:47 pm
    Gill says he was eying for double hundred against Afghanistan