Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Unbeaten Century and Prasidh Krishna’s Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul Power India to Series Clean Sweep
In a commanding performance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on June 20, 2026, India crushed Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the 3rd ODI, completing a comprehensive 3-0 series whitewash. Chasing a target of 219, India reached 224/1 in just 28.4 overs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls (14 fours, 3 sixes) to earn Player of the Match honors.
Afghanistan’s Innings: Early Collapse, Shahidi’s Heroics
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat but faced immediate trouble against India’s pace attack. Prasidh Krishna was sensational, ripping through the top order with a maiden ODI five-wicket haul (5/23). He dismissed key batters including Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Darwish Rasooli, while Rohit Sharma took three sharp catches in the slips.
Afghanistan slumped to 36/4 in the powerplay. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi led a valiant fightback with his maiden ODI century (102 off 131 balls, 13 fours, 1 six), forming a crucial 105-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai (50). However, they couldn’t sustain momentum and were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs.
Key Performers for Afghanistan:
- Hashmatullah Shahidi: 102 (maiden ODI ton)
- Azmatullah Omarzai: 50
India’s Chase: Clinical and Ruthless
India’s openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma made light work of the target. They put on a solid 170+ run partnership, with Rohit anchoring with 79 off 69 balls (his 62nd ODI fifty). Jaiswal, aggressive from the start, reached his second ODI century in style and sealed the win with a six off Mohammad Nabi.
Shubman Gill’s side chased it down comfortably under the lights, finishing with 128 balls to spare. This victory marked Gill’s first series win as ODI captain.
Key Performers for India:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 110* (Player of the Match)
- Rohit Sharma: 79
- Prasidh Krishna: 5/23 (Player of the Series contender)
Match Summary
- Afghanistan: 218 all out in 44.2 overs (Shahidi 102)
- India: 224/1 in 28.4 overs (Jaiswal 110*, Rohit 79)
- Result: India won by 9 wickets (with 128 balls remaining)
- Series Result: India 3-0 Afghanistan
Post-Match Takeaways
India’s bowling depth, particularly Prasidh’s swing and seam movement, exposed Afghanistan’s fragility early on. The batting unit showed maturity in the chase, with Jaiswal’s explosive knock highlighting his growing stature as a top-order batter. Afghanistan showed fight through Shahidi but lacked overall consistency against a strong Indian side.
This whitewash strengthens India’s dominance in ODIs ahead of future challenges. Fans can relive the action through official highlights on platforms like Hotstar and YouTube.
Watch Highlights: Hotstar
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