Prasidh Krishna Picks Maiden One-Day International Fifer, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026
Prasidh Krishna has claimed his maiden ODI five-wicket haul, recording stunning figures of 5/23 in the 3rd ODI between India and Afghanistan on June 20, 2026. The match, held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw Krishna's brilliant bowling performance dismantle Afghanistan's batting lineup, as India chased a series whitewash.
Chennai witnessed a stellar bowling performance on Saturday as Indian speedster Prasidh Krishna ripped through the Afghanistan batting lineup, securing his maiden five-wicket haul in One-Day Internationals. Krishna's impressive spell of 5/23 helped bowl out Afghanistan for 218 runs in the third and final ODI of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026, setting the stage for India to complete a dominant 3-0 series whitewash. This is Krishna's maiden five-wicket haul in international cricket as well. You can find India National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here.
The match, held at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, saw Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi win the toss and elect to bat first. The decision soon backfired as Krishna, celebrating his 30th birthday this year (born February 19, 1996), made an immediate impact, dismantling Afghanistan's top order with a record-setting display of pace and precision.
Prasidh Krishna's Career-Best Performance
Prasidh Krishna's figures of 5/23 are not only his best in ODI cricket but also stand as the best bowling performance by an Indian against Afghanistan in the format. The right-arm pacer began his demolition job from the very first ball of the innings, dismissing in-form opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 5, caught by Rohit Sharma at first slip. This unique combination continued to haunt the Afghans, as Rohit Sharma took three catches off Krishna's bowling for the first three wickets, a first in India's 1078-ODI history.
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Krishna followed up by removing Rahmat Shah (5 runs) and Ibrahim Zadran, both caught by Rohit Sharma, inside the powerplay, leaving Afghanistan reeling. Despite a fighting century from Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, who scored 102 runs off 131 balls, Afghanistan struggled to build significant partnerships against India's disciplined bowling attack. Krishna returned to clean up the tail, ensuring Afghanistan were bowled out in 44.2 overs. Hashmatullah Shahidi Scores Maiden One-Day International Century, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026.
Match Details and Broadcast Information
The 3rd ODI of the Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 commenced at 1:30 PM IST on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. India had already secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, having dominated the first two ODIs.
India's commanding performance in this series highlights their strong preparation for upcoming white-ball challenges. Prasidh Krishna's breakthrough fifer will undoubtedly boost his confidence and solidify his position as a key component of India's fast-bowling arsenal, particularly with the 2027 ODI World Cup in mind. This decisive victory further underscores India's dominance at home and their intent to maintain a clean record against touring sides.
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