T20 World Cup: India thrash Afghanistan by 66 runs

Afghan team managed to score 144 for seven in apparently difficult chase.

From India Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul hammered half-centuries to guide India to a towering 210 for two in a must-win match.

Sharma (74) and Rahul (69) put on an opening partnership of 140 to lay the foundation for the tournament´s highest total so far in the Super 12 match in Abu Dhabi.

In reply, Afghanistan rarely looked like chasing it down after losing both openers in the Powerplay, but avoided a collapse and built a total of 144/7 with one eye on their NRR. 

Afghanistan had posted 190-4 in their opening win against Scotland.