Jaiswal’s Unbeaten Century and Prasidh’s Five-For Help India Complete 3-0 ODI Series Sweep Over Afghanistan

Jaiswal’s Unbeaten Century and Prasidh’s Five-For Help India Complete 3-0 ODI Series Sweep Over Afghanistan

Chennai, June 20: India capped off a dominant ODI series against Afghanistan with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. A brilliant all-round performance, highlighted by pacer Prasidh Krishna’s maiden five-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century, helped the hosts complete a clean 3-0 series sweep and secure their first ODI series triumph under captain Shubman Gill.

Prasidh Krishna emerged as the star with the ball, producing a devastating spell of fast bowling to finish with figures of 5 for 23 in nine overs. His disciplined pace, bounce, and movement troubled the Afghan batters throughout the innings, particularly during the Power-play, where he claimed four crucial wickets.

Despite Prasidh’s brilliance, Afghanistan found resistance through skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who played a fighting knock of 102 runs. It was Shahidi’s maiden ODI century and a lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting display. He received valuable support from Azmatullah Omarzai, who contributed 50 runs, but regular wickets prevented Afghanistan from building substantial partnerships. Eventually, the visitors were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs.

Chasing a modest target, India’s opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured there would be no drama. The duo got off to a confident start, handling the early swing with ease while finding boundaries regularly. Their aggressive approach put Afghanistan under pressure from the outset, as India raced to 86 without loss at the end of the first ten overs.

Jaiswal was particularly impressive, displaying excellent timing and stroke play all around the ground. The left-hander brought up his half-century in just 38 deliveries, continuing the rich vein of form that has made him one of India’s most exciting young talents. At the other end, Rohit Sharma gradually found his rhythm after a cautious beginning and reached his fifty in 47 balls.

The pair added a commanding 170-run opening stand, effectively taking the game away from Afghanistan. While Afghan spinners Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi attempted to slow the scoring rate, the Indian openers rotated the strike intelligently and punished every loose delivery.

The breakthrough finally came in the 23rd over when Mohammad Nabi dismissed Rohit Sharma for a well-compiled 79. Rohit’s innings featured a blend of elegance and aggression and laid the perfect foundation for the chase.

With the target well within reach, Shreyas Iyer joined Jaiswal in the middle and ensured there were no further hiccups. The duo continued to accumulate runs comfortably while Afghanistan’s bowlers struggled to create opportunities. Fielding errors and misfields further compounded the visitors’ frustrations.

As India neared victory, Jaiswal shifted into top gear and reached his century in style. The young opener brought up his second ODI hundred in just three innings, completing the milestone in 83 balls with a magnificent inside-out shot over extra cover. He remained unbeaten on 110 from 86 deliveries, an innings decorated with 14 boundaries and three sixes.

Jaiswal then fittingly sealed the victory by launching the ball over long-on, as India finished at 224 for 1 in just 28.4 overs, with 128 balls to spare.

The emphatic win underscored India’s dominance throughout the series and provided another glimpse of the team’s growing depth under new leadership. With experienced stars delivering alongside emerging talents, India will take significant confidence from the clean sweep as they look ahead to upcoming international assignments.

Brief Scores:
Afghanistan 218 all out in 44.2 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 102, Azmatullah Omarzai 50; Prasidh Krishna 5/23) lost to India 224/1 in 28.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 110 not out, Rohit Sharma 79) by nine wickets.

Chennai, June 2026 : India capped off a dominant ODI series against Afghanistan with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory in the third and final match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. A brilliant all-round performance, highlighted by pacer Prasidh Krishna’s maiden five-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century, helped the hosts complete a clean 3-0 series sweep and secure their first ODI series triumph under captain Shubman Gill.

Prasidh Krishna emerged as the star with the ball, producing a devastating spell of fast bowling to finish with figures of 5 for 23 in nine overs. His disciplined pace, bounce, and movement troubled the Afghan batters throughout the innings, particularly during the Power-play, where he claimed four crucial wickets.

Despite Prasidh’s brilliance, Afghanistan found resistance through skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi, who played a fighting knock of 102 runs. It was Shahidi’s maiden ODI century and a lone bright spot in an otherwise disappointing batting display. He received valuable support from Azmatullah Omarzai, who contributed 50 runs, but regular wickets prevented Afghanistan from building substantial partnerships. Eventually, the visitors were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs.

Chasing a modest target, India’s opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured there would be no drama. The duo got off to a confident start, handling the early swing with ease while finding boundaries regularly. Their aggressive approach put Afghanistan under pressure from the outset, as India raced to 86 without loss at the end of the first ten overs.

Jaiswal was particularly impressive, displaying excellent timing and stroke play all around the ground. The left-hander brought up his half-century in just 38 deliveries, continuing the rich vein of form that has made him one of India’s most exciting young talents. At the other end, Rohit Sharma gradually found his rhythm after a cautious beginning and reached his fifty in 47 balls.

The pair added a commanding 170-run opening stand, effectively taking the game away from Afghanistan. While Afghan spinners Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi attempted to slow the scoring rate, the Indian openers rotated the strike intelligently and punished every loose delivery.

The breakthrough finally came in the 23rd over when Mohammad Nabi dismissed Rohit Sharma for a well-compiled 79. Rohit’s innings featured a blend of elegance and aggression and laid the perfect foundation for the chase.

With the target well within reach, Shreyas Iyer joined Jaiswal in the middle and ensured there were no further hiccups. The duo continued to accumulate runs comfortably while Afghanistan’s bowlers struggled to create opportunities. Fielding errors and misfields further compounded the visitors’ frustrations.

As India neared victory, Jaiswal shifted into top gear and reached his century in style. The young opener brought up his second ODI hundred in just three innings, completing the milestone in 83 balls with a magnificent inside-out shot over extra cover. He remained unbeaten on 110 from 86 deliveries, an innings decorated with 14 boundaries and three sixes.

Jaiswal then fittingly sealed the victory by launching the ball over long-on, as India finished at 224 for 1 in just 28.4 overs, with 128 balls to spare.

The emphatic win underscored India’s dominance throughout the series and provided another glimpse of the team’s growing depth under new leadership. With experienced stars delivering alongside emerging talents, India will take significant confidence from the clean sweep as they look ahead to upcoming international assignments.

Brief Scores:
Afghanistan 218 all out in 44.2 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 102, Azmatullah Omarzai 50; Prasidh Krishna 5/23) lost to India 224/1 in 28.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 110 not out, Rohit Sharma 79) by nine wickets.

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