IND vs AFG 3rd ODI: India sealed a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final One-Day International in Chennai, completing a 3-0 whitewash in the series. A brilliant five-wicket haul from Prasidh Krishna laid the foundation for the win before Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century and Rohit Sharma’s fluent knock ensured India chased down the target with ease.
The hosts continued their impressive run in the series, producing a complete performance with both bat and ball. While Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi fought hard with a memorable century, India’s bowlers maintained control throughout the innings before the top order made light work of the chase.
IND vs AFG-India Finish the Series in Style
Heading into the final ODI at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, India had already secured the series after winning the first two matches. However, the team showed no signs of complacency and delivered another commanding display to finish the contest undefeated.
Afghanistan, after winning the toss, elected to bat first. The decision initially appeared reasonable on a surface that offered decent batting conditions, but India’s pace attack quickly turned the match in the hosts’ favour.
Prasidh Krishna was the standout performer with the ball, dismantling Afghanistan’s top order and leaving the visitors struggling early in their innings. His spell ensured Afghanistan spent most of the innings rebuilding rather than accelerating.
Prasidh Krishna Wrecks Afghanistan’s Top Order
Afghanistan suffered an early setback when opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was dismissed for just five runs. Shortly afterward, Rahmat Shah also fell cheaply, leaving the visitors under pressure.
Prasidh Krishna continued his excellent spell by removing Ibrahim Zadran, one of Afghanistan’s most dependable batters in recent years. Darwish Rasooli soon followed, becoming Krishna’s fourth victim of the innings.
With wickets falling regularly, Afghanistan found themselves in serious trouble at 36 for four. India’s bowlers maintained disciplined lines and lengths, preventing the visitors from gaining any momentum during the opening phase of the innings.
Afghanistan Recover Through Shahidi and Omarzai
Just when Afghanistan appeared headed for a collapse, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai produced a valuable partnership to stabilize the innings.
The pair absorbed pressure and gradually rebuilt the scoreboard. Their partnership took Afghanistan past the 100-run mark and gave the team hope of posting a competitive total.
Shahidi played the anchor role brilliantly, mixing caution with timely boundaries. He reached his half-century with a composed innings that reflected his leadership and determination.
At the other end, Omarzai contributed an important 50 runs from 56 deliveries, striking boundaries and keeping the scoreboard moving. Their stand provided Afghanistan with their strongest phase of the innings and briefly shifted momentum away from India.
Shahidi Registers Maiden ODI Century
After Omarzai’s dismissal, Shahidi continued to lead from the front. The Afghanistan captain showcased excellent temperament and shot selection as he moved steadily towards a landmark achievement.
He eventually brought up his maiden ODI century, reaching the milestone from 128 balls with an innings featuring 13 boundaries and a six. It was a significant personal achievement for Shahidi and one of the few bright spots for Afghanistan in an otherwise difficult match.
Despite his century, Afghanistan struggled to find support from the lower middle order. Mohammad Nabi contributed 21 runs, but regular wickets prevented the visitors from building a substantial total.
India’s bowlers tightened their grip during the closing overs, triggering a collapse that saw Afghanistan lose their final wickets quickly.
Afghanistan Bowled Out for 218
Afghanistan’s innings ended at 218 all out in 44.2 overs. While Shahidi’s 102-run knock gave the score some respectability, India’s bowlers ensured the target remained manageable.
Afghanistan Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs |
| Hashmatullah Shahidi | 102 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 50 |
| Mohammad Nabi | 21 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | 11 |
| Others | 34 |
| Extras | Included |
| Total | 218 all out (44.2 overs) |
India Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Wickets |
| Prasidh Krishna | 5 |
| Prince Yadav | 1 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 1 |
| Harsh Dubey | 1 |
Prasidh Krishna’s five-wicket haul proved to be the defining bowling performance of the match and earned him widespread praise.
Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal Dominate the Chase
Chasing 219, India’s openers immediately put Afghanistan under pressure. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal adopted an attacking approach from the outset, scoring freely against both pace and spin.
The duo raced to 50 within the opening seven overs and never allowed the required run rate to become a factor. Their positive intent effectively ended the contest within the first half of the chase.
Jaiswal looked particularly comfortable, displaying a combination of elegant stroke play and aggressive intent. He reached his half-century from just 38 balls and continued to accelerate.
Rohit, meanwhile, played a captain’s innings at the top of the order. The experienced opener mixed boundaries with calculated aggression and brought up his own half-century from 47 deliveries.
India crossed the 100-run mark in less than 14 overs, highlighting the dominance of the opening partnership.
Rohit Falls Short of a Century
The opening stand eventually ended when Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 79 runs. His innings came from 69 deliveries and included nine fours and three sixes.
Although he missed out on a century, Rohit’s contribution had already placed India firmly in control. By the time he departed, the hosts needed only a handful of runs to complete the chase.
His partnership with Jaiswal effectively removed any pressure from the middle order and demonstrated India’s batting depth and confidence.
Jaiswal Caps Off a Memorable Performance
The star of the chase was undoubtedly Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young opener continued his remarkable rise in international cricket with a stunning unbeaten century.
Jaiswal reached three figures from just 83 deliveries and finished the match unbeaten on 110 runs from 86 balls. His innings featured 14 boundaries and three sixes, reflecting both power and precision.
He combined attacking cricket with excellent shot selection, rarely giving Afghanistan an opportunity to regain control. His maturity at the crease stood out, especially considering the importance of anchoring the chase after Rohit’s dismissal.
Shreyas Iyer remained unbeaten on 20 as India comfortably crossed the finish line.
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India Chase Down the Target with Ease
India reached 219 for 1 in just 28.4 overs, completing a comprehensive nine-wicket victory.
India Innings Summary
| Batter | Runs |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal* | 110 |
| Rohit Sharma | 79 |
| Shreyas Iyer* | 20 |
| Total | 219/1 (28.4 overs) |
What the Result Means
The victory completed a clean 3-0 sweep for India and highlighted the team’s strength across departments. The bowling attack produced regular breakthroughs throughout the series, while the batting unit consistently delivered under pressure.
For Afghanistan, the series offered valuable experience against one of the world’s strongest ODI sides. Hashmatullah Shahidi’s century in the final match was a major positive and demonstrated the fighting spirit within the squad despite the series defeat.
India, meanwhile, will be encouraged by the performances of emerging players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Prasidh Krishna. Their contributions, combined with the experience of senior players like Rohit Sharma, underline the depth available to the team as it prepares for future international assignments.
The IND vs AFG 3rd ODI ultimately belonged to India’s bowlers and top-order batters, who combined to deliver a dominant performance and complete a convincing whitewash of Afghanistan.
