Prasidh's 5-23 and Jaiswal's 110* seal India's 3-0 ODI sweep vs Afghanistan
Synopsis
Prasidh Krishna's maiden five-for dismantled Afghanistan in the Power-play, and Yashasvi Jaiswal's second ODI century in three innings made the 224-run chase a formality — India wrapped it up with 128 balls to spare. The 3-0 sweep is also Shubman Gill's first series win as ODI captain, signalling a confident new chapter for Indian limited-overs cricket.
Key Takeaways
India beat Afghanistan by nine wickets in the 3rd ODI on 20 June at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai , completing a 3-0 series sweep.
Prasidh Krishna claimed a maiden ODI five-wicket haul — 5 for 23 in 9 overs — taking four wickets in the Power-play.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls (14 fours, 3 sixes) — his second ODI century in three innings.
Rohit Sharma contributed 79 as the pair shared a 170-run opening stand.
Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 — his first ODI century — but Afghanistan were bowled out for 218 .
The series win is Shubman Gill's first as India's ODI captain.
Prasidh Krishna's maiden five-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century handed India a commanding nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI on Saturday, 20 June, sealing a 3-0 series sweep at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. It was also India's first series triumph under Shubman Gill as ODI captain.
Prasidh Krishna's Demolition Job
Prasidh Krishna was the standout performer with the ball, returning figures of 5 for 23 in just nine overs — his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. His pace, bounce, and swing proved devastating in the Power-play, where he claimed four wickets to put Afghanistan on the back foot immediately. Despite the early carnage, Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi showed remarkable resilience, stroking his way to 102 — his first ODI century — while Azmatullah Omarzai chipped in with 50. Harsh Dubey claimed 1 for 38 as India bundled Afghanistan out for 218 all out in 44.2 overs.
Jaiswal and Rohit Set the Tone
The 224-run chase never looked in doubt as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal came out with intent. The pair negotiated early movement with crisp drives and cuts, reaching 42 without loss at the end of the fifth over. Jaiswal accelerated through the Power-play, punishing Fareed Ahmad with a flurry of boundaries in the seventh over. India were 86 without loss at the end of the Power-play, including five penalty runs added to the total.
Jaiswal brought up his half-century off 38 balls in the 11th over, while Rohit reached his fifty off 47 balls in the 16th over. Afghanistan's spin duo of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi were introduced to check the run flow, but the pair rotated strike efficiently and punished anything loose, despite a mid-innings mix-up that almost resulted in a run-out.
Rohit Falls, Jaiswal Finishes in Style
Nabi eventually broke the 170-run opening stand in the 23rd over, removing Rohit for a well-made 79 after he pulled to deep mid-wicket. Shreyas Iyer joined Jaiswal in the middle, and with the required rate negligible, the pair rotated strike and capitalised on anything short. Afghanistan's bowlers toiled hard, but fielding lapses and misfields added to their frustration.
As the finish line approached, Jaiswal shifted gears and reached his century off 83 balls with a stunning inside-out drive over extra cover off Nabi. He then swept and lofted the final delivery over long-on to seal the chase with 128 balls remaining — finishing unbeaten on 110 off 86 balls, laced with 14 boundaries and three sixes. It was his second ODI hundred in just three innings.
Brief Scores
Afghanistan 218 all out in 44.2 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 102, Azmatullah Omarzai 50; Prasidh Krishna 5-23, Harsh Dubey 1-38) lost to India 224/1 in 28.4 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 110 not out, Rohit Sharma 79; Mohammad Nabi 1-47) by nine wickets.
What This Means for Indian Cricket
The 3-0 sweep marks a confident start for Shubman Gill's captaincy era in ODIs, with India's bowling attack showing both depth and potency. Prasidh's emergence as a Power-play weapon and Jaiswal's consistency at the top of the order will be encouraging signs ahead of future assignments. Afghanistan, despite Shahidi's century, will need to address their batting fragility beyond the top order.
Point of View
And his 5-23 is the kind of audition that could reshape the pace-bowling pecking order. Jaiswal's back-to-back ODI hundreds suggest he is not merely a Test specialist but a genuine white-ball match-winner. The more telling subplot, however, is Gill's captaincy debut: a series sweep looks commanding, but Afghanistan are not the sternest test — how Gill manages resources against top-tier opposition will be the real measure of this new chapter.
NationPress
21 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI in Chennai?
India won the third ODI by nine wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 20 June, chasing down 224 with 128 balls to spare. The result sealed a 3-0 series sweep for India.
What were Prasidh Krishna's bowling figures in the 3rd ODI?
Prasidh Krishna returned figures of 5 for 23 in nine overs — his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket. He was particularly lethal in the Power-play, taking four of his five wickets in that phase.
How did Yashasvi Jaiswal perform in the India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI?
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls, hitting 14 boundaries and three sixes. It was his second ODI century in three innings, and he sealed the chase with a six off the final ball.
Who scored a century for Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI?
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 — his first ODI century — to help Afghanistan reach 218 all out in 44.2 overs. Azmatullah Omarzai also contributed 50.
What is the significance of India's 3-0 series win over Afghanistan?
The 3-0 sweep is India's first ODI series victory under Shubman Gill as captain, marking a notable start to his leadership tenure. It also highlighted Prasidh Krishna's emergence as a Power-play bowling weapon and Jaiswal's growing authority as a white-ball opener.
