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India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Match Report: Prasidh Krishna's Five-Wicket Haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's Century Complete Flawless 3-0 Series Clean Sweep
Summary: Flawless Clean Sweep! Prasidh Krishna's absolute destruction with a 5-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal's explosive, unbeaten 110 led India to a crushing 9-wicket victory over Afghanistan in Chennai. Read how the Men in Blue dominated!
Chennai, June 20, 2026: It was an absolute clinical masterclass at the MA Chidambaram Stadium as a rampant Indian side completely dismantled Afghanistan by 9 wickets in the third and final One Day International. With this emphatic victory, the hosts under the interim captaincy of Shubman Gill have locked in a dominant 3-0 series whitewash against the visitors.
The story of the match was written by two outstanding individual efforts. First, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna ran through the Afghan batting order with an incredible five-wicket haul, and then young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal single-handedly finished the chase with a breathtaking, unbeaten century.
Prasidh Krishna Destroys Afghanistan's Top Order
Winning the toss on a warm afternoon, Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi opted to bat first on a classic Chennai surface that traditionally looks to help the slower bowlers. However, it was India's tall speedster Prasidh Krishna who tore through their game plan from the very start.
Krishna hit the deck hard and found steep bounce and late movement, leaving the Afghan top order completely clueless.
He picked up the first five wickets single-handedly, reducing the visitors to a struggling position early on. Openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz (5) and Ibrahim Zadran (11), along with the reliable Rahmat Shah (5), all fell victim to Krishna's relentless line and length.
The Fighting Lone-Warrior Effort
Despite the quick loss of wickets, skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi stood tall. He played a magnificent, fighting knock of 102 off 131 balls, including 13 boundaries and a six. Shahidi anchored the innings beautifully alongside utility all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, who brought up a fluent 50 off 56 balls.
The duo put together a solid 100-run partnership to give Afghanistan hope of a competitive total. However, once debutant Prince Yadav got the crucial breakthrough of Omarzai, the lower order fell apart against India's disciplined bowling. Afghanistan was eventually bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. Krishna finished with career-best ODI figures of 5/23 in 8.2 overs.
Jaiswal Storm Blows Away the 219-Run Chase
Chasing a modest target of 219 for a series clean sweep, the Indian opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal stepped out with immense aggression. They took the attack straight to the Afghan spin contingent, ensuring the visitors never had a foot in the second innings.
Senior pro Rohit Sharma looked in sublime touch, matching Jaiswal shot for shot in a spectacular exhibition of power-hitting. The veteran hit 9 fours and 3 massive sixes in his 79 off 69 balls before mistiming a turning delivery off Mohammad Nabi straight to Sediqullah Atal. By then, the opening stand had already put up a massive 150-plus runs, leaving the result beyond any doubt.
Jaiswal continued his incredible run of form, shifting gears effortlessly to bring up a majestic century. The explosive left-hander finished unbeaten on 110 off just 86 balls*, hammering 14 boundaries and 3 long sixes. Shreyas Iyer remained not out on 20 as India effortlessly tracked down the total in just 28.4 overs, scoring at a run rate of 7.81.
IND vs AFG 3rd ODI: Match Summary & Awards Table
What’s Next? India Tour of England 2026
The celebrating will be short-lived for the Indian camp as they prepare to catch a flight to Europe for a highly anticipated multi-format bilateral tour. Up next is a fast-paced T20I series against England on their home turf.
- Match: England vs India, 1st T20I
- Tournament: India Tour of England, 2026
- Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM LOCAL / 11:00 PM IST / 5:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the final score of India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI 2026?
👉 Afghanistan scored 218 runs (all out) in 44.2 overs. India easily chased down the target, scoring 224/1 in just 28.4 overs to win by 9 wickets.
Who took 5 wickets in the IND vs AFG match in Chennai?
👉 Indian fast bowler Prasidh Krishna took a magnificent 5-wicket haul, ending up with figures of 5/23 in 8.2 overs.
Who was named the Player of the Series for the 2026 India-Afghanistan ODI series?
👉 Indian interim captain Shubman Gill was named the Player of the Series for his consistent performances across the three matches.
India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI 2026, Prasidh Krishna 5 wickets Chennai, Yashasvi Jaiswal unbeaten century
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