Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 110 and Rohit Sharma made 79 as India chased down 219 with ease, winning by nine wickets. Prasidh Krishna took 5 wickets earlier.
India secured a commanding nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten century and Rohit Sharma's 79, supported by Prasidh Krishna's 5/23, led India's dominant chase of 219.
India achieved a record 23 runs in the opening over of their ODI chase against Afghanistan in Chennai. This was aided by Afghanistan being penalized five runs for pitch infringements. Yashasvi Jaiswal was instrumental in the scoring spree.
India's innings against Afghanistan began with a 5/0 score due to a five-run penalty awarded to India. Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was penalized for repeatedly running on the protected area of the pitch.
Prasidh Krishna took a career-best 5 wickets for 23 runs, becoming the first Indian bowler with a five-wicket haul at the Chennai venue in an ODI. His spell rocked Afghanistan early, but captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a maiden century (102) to help them reach 218.
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi achieved his maiden ODI century with a fighting 102 against India. The knock came after a 4644-day wait, the fourth-longest in men's cricket history, and helped Afghanistan post 218 despite an early collapse.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare fielding feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian to take the first three catches of an innings. He completed the catches off Prasidh Krishna's bowling.
India captain Rohit Sharma achieved a rare feat in the third ODI against Afghanistan, becoming the fourth Indian fielder to be involved in the first three dismissals of an innings by taking all three catches at first slip. He joins Sourav Ganguly, Manoj Tiwary, and Suresh Raina in this exclusive club.
Prasidh Krishna and Rohit Sharma achieved a rare ODI feat as India dismissed Afghanistan's top three batters in the third ODI. Krishna took all three wickets, with Sharma completing all catches at first slip, marking a unique record in India's ODI history.
Twin roadside blasts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa district killed 7 people and wounded 3. The first blast targeted a vehicle, and a second IED exploded as rescuers responded. Prime Minister Sharif condemned the attack and vowed to bring perpetrators to justice. No group has claimed responsibility, but tensions with Afghanistan are high.
India secured a commanding 3-0 series whitewash against Afghanistan in their ODI series, winning the final match by 9 wickets. Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with his second ODI century, guiding India to a swift chase after Afghanistan's batting struggles.
Indian skipper Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions and good batting wicket. India makes three changes, while Afghanistan brings in four new players, aiming to avoid a series whitewash.
Indian captain Shubman Gill and Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi shared pre-match thoughts on the final ODI. Both acknowledged the hot conditions in India, with Gill emphasizing improvement in chasing big scores and Shahidi highlighting the need for partnerships and discipline.
Rohit Sharma's dismissal marks the end of a 170-run opening stand as India needs 49 more runs to win against Afghanistan. Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal continue to bat.
Afghanistan is in early trouble in their cricket match against India, losing three wickets for 28 runs. Prasidh Krishna took two crucial wickets, including Ibrahim Zadran, while Gurnoor Brar also contributed to the early pressure.
Afghanistan posted 218 runs in the first innings against India in Chennai. Skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a maiden ODI ton despite battling cramps, but Prasidh Krishna's five-wicket haul ended the innings. India, starting at 5/0 after penalty runs, are now chasing the target.
Hashmatullah Shahidi scored his 23rd ODI half-century, forming a crucial 105-run partnership with Azmatullah Omarzai. Despite Omarzai's dismissal, Afghanistan reached 145/5 after 30 overs, showing resilience against India's bowling attack.
Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai forged a crucial partnership, reaching their respective half-centuries and the 100-run milestone together. Despite facing spin from Washington Sundar and Harsh Dubey, they stabilized Afghanistan's innings.
Afghanistan is in deep trouble, reaching 37/4 after 10 overs against India. Prasidh Krishna took three wickets, and Prince Yadav added another, putting India in a dominant position in the match.
Afghanistan's batting lineup, led by Azmatullah Omarzai and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, displayed resilience after losing early wickets. A 50-run partnership developed, with Omarzai showing good form and Shahidi reaching 4000 List A runs.
India, already leading Afghanistan 2-0 in the ODI series, aims for a clean sweep in the third match in Chennai. The focus remains on squad experimentation for the 2027 World Cup, with opportunities for young players. Afghanistan seeks a consolation win.
India vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Afghanistan openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran faced Prasidh Krishna and Gurnoor Brar. Gurbaz was dismissed early for 1 run, caught by Rohit Sharma. Afghanistan were 11/1 after 3.2 overs.
In a cricket match between India and Afghanistan, Hashmatullah Shahidi showed resilience with a score of 98, battling cramps. Afghanistan faced multiple run-outs, including Fareed Ahmad and AM Ghazanfar, impacting their innings. Rashid Khan was caught out, and Mohammad Nabi scored a boundary.
Afghanistan reaches 145/5 after 30 overs against India. Hashmatullah Shahidi scores his 23rd ODI half-century, while Azmatullah Omarzai is dismissed for 141/5. Mohammad Nabi joins Shahidi at the crease.
