Prasidh Krishna's maiden 5-wicket haul restricts Afghanistan to 218 in 3rd ODI
Synopsis
Prasidh Krishna's 5 for 23 — his first five-wicket haul in ODIs — had Afghanistan reeling at 36 for 4 inside ten overs before Shahidi's gutsy maiden century of 102 hauled the visitors to 218. India now need 219 to complete a series sweep, starting from 5 for 0 thanks to penalty runs.
Key Takeaways
Prasidh Krishna claimed his maiden ODI five-wicket haul, finishing with figures of 5 for 23 from nine overs .
Afghanistan were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 20 June .
Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a fighting maiden ODI century — 102 off 131 balls — to anchor the Afghan innings.
Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 50 off 56 balls , sharing a 105-run fifth-wicket stand with Shahidi.
Afghanistan's last five wickets fell for just 20 runs , collapsing after Shahidi's dismissal.
India begin their chase of 219 from 5 for 0 , boosted by penalty runs.
Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in One Day Internationals as India bowled out Afghanistan for 218 in the third and final ODI of the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, 20 June. A fighting maiden century from Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi provided the only sustained resistance against a disciplined Indian bowling attack.
Early Collapse Sets the Tone
Afghanistan, having elected to bat first, found themselves in immediate trouble as India reduced the visitors to 36 for 4 inside the first ten overs. Prasidh was the chief architect of the early carnage, exploiting the new ball with a potent combination of pace, bounce, and swing. He dismantled the top order, removing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, and Darwish Rasooli to finish his first five overs with figures of 4 for 6. It was a spell that put India firmly in control and left Afghanistan staring at a potentially embarrassing total.
Shahidi and Omarzai Stage a Recovery
With the innings in crisis, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi found a resolute partner in all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai. The pair constructed a crucial 105-run fifth-wicket stand that dragged Afghanistan back into contention. Omarzai played with positive intent, scoring 50 off 56 balls with five fours and two sixes, before being dismissed by Prince Yadav.
Shahidi, battling cramps and receiving repeated warnings for running in the danger area — which handed India five penalty runs — refused to yield. He brought up his maiden ODI century in the 44th over, cutting Washington Sundar to the boundary and celebrating with a sajda. His knock of 102 off 131 balls featured 13 fours and one six, and included a further 57-run stand with Mohammad Nabi before Prasidh returned to claim him as his fifth wicket, caught at deep mid-wicket.
Lower Order Crumbles, Prasidh Completes the Haul
Afghanistan's lower order offered little support after Shahidi's dismissal, surrendering the last five wickets for just 20 runs and undoing much of the recovery built by the middle order. Prasidh finished with outstanding figures of 5 for 23 from nine overs, a performance that underlined his potency with the new ball in home conditions. Harsh Dubey chipped in with 1 for 38 as Afghanistan were bowled out in 44.2 overs.
India's Chase Ahead
India begin their chase of 219 starting from 5 for 0, courtesy of the penalty runs, and will be strong favourites to seal the series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The target, while competitive given Afghanistan's mid-innings recovery, is well within India's batting capabilities on a Chennai surface. A win here would complete a clean sweep of the three-match series.
Brief Scores: Afghanistan 218 in 44.2 overs (Hashmatullah Shahidi 102, Azmatullah Omarzai 50; Prasidh Krishna 5-23, Harsh Dubey 1-38) vs India (yet to bat).
Point of View
But the more instructive story is Afghanistan's structural fragility outside their top order. Shahidi's century was a captain's innings under genuine duress — cramps, danger-area warnings, and a crumbling batting unit — yet the lower order's capitulation (five wickets for 20 runs) exposed how thin Afghanistan's depth remains. For India, Prasidh's ability to swing and seam at pace in Chennai's conditions makes him a compelling white-ball option ahead of a busy international calendar. The real question is whether India's top order can knock off 219 with the clinical efficiency expected of a side of their ranking, or whether Afghanistan's spinners can drag this into a contest.
NationPress
20 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Prasidh Krishna's bowling figures in the 3rd ODI against Afghanistan?
Prasidh Krishna finished with figures of 5 for 23 from nine overs in the third ODI against Afghanistan at Chennai on 20 June. It was his maiden five-wicket haul in One Day Internationals.
How many runs did Hashmatullah Shahidi score in the 3rd ODI?
Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 off 131 balls, including 13 fours and one six. It was his maiden ODI century, scored despite battling cramps and repeated warnings for running in the danger area.
What total did Afghanistan post in the 3rd ODI?
Afghanistan were bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India begin their chase from 5 for 0 due to penalty runs awarded against Afghanistan.
Who was Afghanistan's other notable contributor with the bat?
All-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai scored 50 off 56 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes. He shared a 105-run fifth-wicket partnership with Shahidi that rescued Afghanistan from 36 for 4.
What is the significance of this match in the series?
This is the third and final ODI of the series between India and Afghanistan. A win for India would complete a clean sweep of the three-match series at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
