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IND vs AFG: India qualify for semi-finals as rain abandons quarterfinal vs Afghanistan

India advanced to the tournament semifinals after their quarterfinal fixture against Afghanistan was washed out due to continuous heavy rain. Because tournament guidelines grant advancement to higher-seeded participants when weather forces a complete cancellation, the defending champions moved forward without needing to play.

Heading into the knockout round as strong favorites, the top-seeded Indian side featured a robust squad commanded by Shreyas Iyer. Meanwhile, their opponents fielded a younger and less experienced lineup captained by Darwish Rasooli, as several primary players were held back to prepare for an upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.

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