IND vs AFG- 3rd ODI, 20 June, 2026- India Crush Afghanistan by 9 Wickets as Jaiswal and Rohit Shine in Chennai ODI

Afghanistan Fight Back Through Shahidi's Century

After winning the toss and batting first, Afghanistan suffered an early collapse as India's pace attack ripped through the top order batters.

Two Opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah, Darwish Rasooli all fell cheaply, leaving Afghanistan struggling at 36/4.

Then Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi stood firm amid the chaos and played a magnificent innings of 102 runs off 131 balls, smashing 13 fours and a six. He found valuable support from Azmatullah Omarzai, who scored a quick-fire 50 off 56 balls.

Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi added 21 runs, helping Afghanistan reach a respectable total of 218 all out in 44.2 overs.

Afghanistan Innings Highlights
Hashmatullah Shahidi – 102 (131)
Azmatullah Omarzai – 50 (56)
Mohammad Nabi – 21 (23)
Prasidh Krishna's Five-Wicket Masterclass

India's bowling attack was led brilliantly by Prasidh Krishna, who delivered one of his finest ODI spells.

The right-arm pacer dismantled Afghanistan's batting lineup with figures of 5/23 in 8.2 overs, removing Gurbaz, Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Shahidi, and Rasooli.

Other contributors included:

Gurnoor Brar – 1 wicket
Prince Yadav – 1 wicket
Harsh Dubey – 1 wicket

Washington Sundar was economical, conceding just 23 runs in his 8 overs.

Jaiswal and Rohit Make Light Work of the Chase

Chasing 219, India got off to a flying start thanks to openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma.

The duo added 170 runs partnership for the first wicket, completely taking the game away from Afghanistan.

Rohit played a briliant knock of 79 runs from 69 balls, hitting nine fours and three sixes before falling to Mohammad Nabi.

Jaiswal continued his attacking approach and remained unbeaten on 110 off just 86 balls, striking 14 boundaries and 3 sixes. His century showcased both power and elegance as he dominated the Afghan bowling attack.

Shreyas Iyer finished the chase with an unbeaten 20 runs, helping India reach 224/1 in just 28.4 overs.

India Innings Highlights
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 110* (86)
Rohit Sharma – 79 (69)
Shreyas Iyer – 20* (19)
Match Summary

Afghanistan: 218 all out (44.2 overs)

Hashmatullah Shahidi 102
Azmatullah Omarzai 50
Prasidh Krishna 5/23

India: 224/1 (28.4 overs)

Yashasvi Jaiswal 110*
Rohit Sharma 79
India won by 9 wickets
Player of the Match

🏆 Yashasvi Jaiswal (India)

The young opener delivered a match-winning unbeaten century, scoring 110 runs from just 86 deliveries and ensuring a comfortable chase for India.

Conclusion

India completely outclassed Afghanistan in all departments. While Hashmatullah Shahidi's fighting century gave Afghanistan some hope, Prasidh Krishna's sensational five-wicket haul restricted them to a below-par total. In response, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma produced a batting masterclass, helping India secure a convincing 9-wicket victory and finish the ODI series on a high note.