IND vs AFG Highlights: Jaiswal’s Century and Prasidh’s Five-For Power India to 3-0 Series Sweep

IND vs AFG Highlights (India National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Scorecard): India completed a comprehensive 3-0 ODI series whitewash over Afghanistan after securing a dominant nine-wicket victory in the third and final ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

Chasing a modest target of 219, the Men in Blue made light work of the task, reaching 224/1 in just 28.4 overs with 128 balls to spare. The victory served as another strong step in India’s preparations for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2027.

Prasidh Krishna’s Maiden ODI Five-Wicket Haul Rocks Afghanistan

After being asked to bowl, India received a match-winning performance from Prasidh Krishna, who produced a fiery spell to dismantle Afghanistan’s batting lineup. The pacer claimed his maiden five-wicket haul in ODI cricket, consistently troubling the batters and preventing Afghanistan from building substantial partnerships.

Despite India’s dominance with the ball, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stood tall with a memorable innings. Battling cramps in the challenging Chennai conditions, Shahidi registered his maiden ODI century and fought hard to keep his side in the contest.

However, Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs, leaving themselves with a below-par total against a powerful Indian batting unit.

Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal Make Chase Look Easy

India’s response was clinical from the outset as Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal took complete control of the chase.

Rohit showcased his trademark attacking style, scoring a fluent 79, while Jaiswal once again demonstrated his growing stature in the ODI format. The left-hander anchored the innings brilliantly and remained unbeaten on 110, bringing up his second ODI century in commanding fashion.

The pair ensured there were no complications in the chase, keeping the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace and denying Afghanistan any opportunity to claw their way back into the match.

Jaiswal Finishes in Style

Fittingly, it was Jaiswal who sealed the victory for India. The young opener finished the contest in style by smashing a six, taking India to 224/1 and completing a crushing nine-wicket triumph.

His unbeaten century underlined his value at the top of the order and capped off an outstanding performance in Chennai.

India Complete ODI Whitewash

With the emphatic win, India completed a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan. The hosts dominated throughout the three-match ODI series and finished on a high with convincing performances from both their bowlers and batters in the final encounter.

Awards

• Player of the Match: Prasidh Krishna
• Player of the Series: Shubman Gill

Match Summary

Afghanistan: 218 all out (44.2 overs)

India: 224/1 (28.4 overs)

Result: India beat Afghanistan by 9 wickets

India’s victory was powered by Prasidh Krishna’s maiden ODI five-wicket haul and a superb unbeaten century from Yashasvi Jaiswal, as the Men in Blue wrapped up the series with a commanding whitewash in Chennai.