Sat Jan 04 12:17:55 UTC 2025: ## India Dominates Day 2, While Close Cricket Matches and a Double Century Highlight Day 3
**[City, State] –** Day 2 of the India vs. Afghanistan match saw India take a commanding 145-run lead. However, the narrative shifted dramatically on Day 3. In session two, Afghanistan stormed back, seizing an 86-run advantage.
Meanwhile, a flurry of exciting victories marked the conclusion of several other matches across various leagues. Stars secured a thrilling 5-wicket win with just two balls to spare. Tamil Nadu, Assam, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Vidarbha, Bengal, and Maharashtra all emerged victorious, showcasing impressive performances and nail-biting finishes in their respective matches. The ease of these wins varied, with Tamil Nadu achieving a 10-wicket win with ample balls remaining, while Rajasthan scraped a win by a single wicket and a single ball.
In other international cricket news, South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton achieved a milestone on Day 3, smashing a maiden Test double-century off 266 balls, despite Pakistan’s early strike dismissing David Bedingham.
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