Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores 2nd One-Day International Century, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal cemented his place as a rising star in Indian cricket today, June 20, 2026, by scoring a magnificent second One-Day International century. The elegant left-hander’s second ODI ton guided India to a comfortable win over Afghanistan in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, which completed a dominant 3-0 series whitewash for the Men in Blue. You can find India National Cricket Team vs Afghanistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard here.

The 24-year-old, celebrating his first ODI century just six months ago, put on a masterclass of controlled aggression, effortlessly dismantling the Afghan bowling attack. His century came in a crucial chase after Afghanistan, opting to bat first, posted a competitive total of 218 all out in 44.2 overs on a challenging Chennai track. This series finale marked another significant milestone for Indian cricket, highlighting the depth of talent within the squad.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's Dominant Innings Put India Past Finish Line

Chasing Afghanistan's total of 218 all out in 44.2 overs, India’s innings saw an early flourish from captain Rohit Sharma, who contributed a brisk 79 before being dismissed. However, the spotlight firmly remained on Yashasvi Jaiswal, who anchored the chase with maturity beyond his years. He reached his century off just 83 deliveries, an innings adorned with 13 boundaries and 2 towering sixes. Eventually, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 110 off 86 balls, which included 14 fours and 3 sixes.

Jaiswal's partnership with the middle order ensured there were no late jitters, systematically chipping away at the target. His ability to accelerate after settling in proved vital, turning a potentially tricky chase into a comfortable stroll for the home side. The century is a testament to his consistent form and growing confidence in the 50-over format, building on his maiden ODI ton against South Africa on December 6, 2025. Why Are India Starting At 5/0 Against Afghanistan In Their Chase of 219 in IND vs AFG 3rd ODI 2026?.

Afghanistan's Valiant Effort and Key Performances

Earlier in the day, Afghanistan fought hard after winning the toss and electing to bat first. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi led from the front, registering his maiden ODI century with a resilient knock of 102 runs from 131 deliveries. His innings provided the backbone for Afghanistan’s total, helping them recover from early setbacks against a potent Indian bowling attack.

For India, pace sensation Prasidh Krishna was the pick of the bowlers, achieving his maiden ODI five-wicket haul, effectively stifling Afghanistan’s scoring rate in the middle overs. The performances by both Shahidi and Krishna added individual brilliance to what was already a gripping series decider.

With this comprehensive series victory, India will now look forward to their upcoming international assignments, carrying significant momentum into a busy cricket calendar. Jaiswal's continued emergence as a top-tier batter provides a significant boost for the team's white-ball aspirations.

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