Yashasvi Jaiswal blazed an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls to power India to a commanding nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on 20 June, completing a dominant 3-0 series sweep. The hosts chased down a target of 219 with a remarkable 128 balls to spare.

Jaiswal's Commanding Knock

The India opener's century — his second in just three ODI innings — was laced with 14 boundaries and three sixes, a display of controlled aggression that left Afghanistan's bowlers with little answer. Jaiswal was at his fluent best from the outset, picking up runs freely in the powerplay before accelerating through the middle overs.

'Yes, I really enjoyed it. Initially, I got some runs in Power-play, so I just wanted to keep going and play till the end. So I was really enjoying it,' Jaiswal told broadcasters at the conclusion of the match.

The Rohit Partnership That Set the Tone

Rohit Sharma, who contributed a commanding 79, shared a 170-run opening stand with Jaiswal, laying the foundation for the comprehensive chase. Jaiswal credited Rohit's guidance as a key factor in his innings, particularly during periods when dot balls were mounting.

'Rohit Bhaiya is always helpful. I always ask a lot of questions to him and try to implement them in the game itself. Today, as well, when I was getting dot balls, I was asking what I should do then. He was telling me, just try to rotate the strike, and the intent should be there,' Jaiswal said.

Focus on Process and Converting Starts

Jaiswal also spoke about his approach to maintaining form and converting starts into match-winning hundreds. 'I just focus on my process, what is in my control, and try to work as hard as I can,' he said, adding that communication with the support staff had been 'unreal.'

On the mental challenge of making good starts count, Jaiswal reflected: 'As I have seen in sports and in cricket, especially when it is your day, make it count. So I try to do that.' He acknowledged a recent spell where results had not matched effort, but said he stayed determined to keep his focus and rotate strike.

Series Result and What It Signals

The 3-0 whitewash against Afghanistan underlines India's depth and dominance in home ODIs. Notably, this is the second successive home ODI series India have won without dropping a match, and Jaiswal's emergence as a reliable powerplay enforcer adds a potent new dimension to India's batting order. With the team's support structure and Rohit's leadership drawing specific praise from the young opener, the combination looks well-settled ahead of future assignments.