India Clean Sweep Afghanistan 3-0 in IND vs AFG ODIs; Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma and Prasidh Krishna Shine in Chennai To Win By 9 Wickets

The Indian cricket team continued its formidable run in One Day Internationals, triumphing over Afghanistan by nine wickets in the third and final match of IND vs AFG ODI 2026 series on June 20. This victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, which commenced at 1:30 PM IST, not only clinched the series 3-0 but also underscored India's white-ball supremacy. The comprehensive performance highlighted key contributions from young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal, veteran Rohit Sharma, and an outstanding bowling display by Prasidh Krishna. Afghanistan, batting first after losing the toss, were bowled out for 218 runs in 44.2 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 2nd One-Day International Century, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026

India Win 3-0

Dominant India outclass Afghanistan to complete a 3-0 ODI series sweep 💪

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— ICC (@ICC) June 20, 2026

Prasidh Krishna's Career-Best Fifer Lights Up Chennai

The turning point of the match unequivocally belonged to right-arm fast-medium pacer Prasidh Krishna. Returning to form with a vengeance, Krishna ripped through the Afghan batting line-up to claim his maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket, finishing with exceptional figures of 5/23 from 8.2 overs. His incisive spells, particularly in the middle overs, prevented Afghanistan from building any significant partnerships and restricted them to a chaseable total. This marked a significant personal milestone for the 30-year-old Karnataka bowler, who delivered a disciplined spell in the first ODI as well, conceding just 35 runs from 5 overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma Anchor the Chase

Chasing 219 for victory, India's innings was spearheaded by a brilliant opening partnership. Yashasvi Jaiswal, fresh from a century in his last ODI appearance against South Africa in December 2025, continued his impressive form. The 24-year-old left-hander displayed maturity beyond his years, crafting a fluent 110* runs off 86 balls, adorned with 14 fours and three sixes. He laid a solid foundation, ensuring India stayed ahead of the required run rate. Former captain Rohit Sharma, 39, who had already crossed the 16,000-run mark as an opener in international cricket in the first ODI of this series, provided crucial support. His quick-fire composed 79 runs off 69 balls, including nine fours and three six, showcased his experience and guided the team steadily towards the target. Rohit's performance in this match, following a 48-run knock in the second ODI, further cemented his consistent contribution throughout the series. Why Are India Starting At 5/0 Against Afghanistan In Their Chase of 219 in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026?.

Series at a Glance:

Afghanistan's Valiant but Vain Efforts

Prior to this series, India held a dominant ODI head-to-head record against Afghanistan of 3 wins to 0, with one tied match. With this 3-0 clean sweep, India's lead against Afghanistan in ODIs now extends to 6 wins to 0, with one tied match. The team fought hard but ultimately couldn't match the depth and experience of the Indian squad. Individual efforts were commendable, but consistent team performances proved elusive against a dominant Indian side.

This commanding 3-0 victory provides India with significant momentum as they continue their preparations for future ICC tournaments, while Afghanistan will look to learn from this experience and regroup for their upcoming assignments. The series showcased India's strong bench strength and ability to perform under various conditions, promising an exciting future for Indian cricket.

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