Witness the thrilling conclusion of the IND vs AFG 3rd ODI, where Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century and Prasidh Krishna’s fifer lead India to a 3-0 whitewash.
Introduction:
The Men in Blue have completed a flawless clean sweep. India secured a resounding nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match featured two outstanding individual performances that left the visiting side completely outclassed.
A career-best five-wicket haul from fast bowler Prasidh Krishna set the foundations by dismantling the Afghan top-order early on. Later in the evening, an explosive, unbeaten century from young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal ensured that the run chase was nothing more than a walk in the park. With this emphatic victory, India wraps up the three-match series with a perfect 3-0 scoreline, proving their utter dominance in home conditions. See also: Gill 154 and Kishan 125 Smashes India to Series Win
Prasidh Krishna Blows Away Afghanistan’s Top Order
After winning the toss and electing to bat first, Afghanistan hoped to post a competitive total on a traditionally spin-friendly Chepauk deck. However, right-arm speedster Prasidh Krishna had different ideas. Returning to the playing eleven with a point to prove, Prasidh found immediate rhythm, utilizing extra bounce and a disciplined line to extract maximum life out of the surface.
Prasidh single-handedly decimated the top order during an extraordinary five-over opening spell. He accurately targeted the channel just outside off-stump to generate a flurry of edges. Opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz was the first to depart, edging a sharp delivery straight to veteran Rohit Sharma in the slip cordon. Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah quickly followed the exact same path, both falling prey to Prasidh’s seam movement and finding the safe hands of Rohit at slip.
When Darwish Rasooli mistimed a pull shot to be caught in the deep, Afghanistan found themselves in a state of absolute ruin at a precarious 36 for 4 within the first ten overs. Prasidh’s initial powerplay figures read an unbelievable 4 for 6, leaving the visitors staring down the barrel of a double-digit total.
Shahidi and Omarzai Mount a Valiant Rescue Stand
Faced with a complete batting disaster, Afghan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi decided to anchor the innings. Joined by dynamic all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai, the pair initiated a painstaking rebuilding process. They resisted the variable bounce and smart bowling changes introduced by Indian captain Shubman Gill.
Showing excellent temperament, Shahidi and Omarzai combined for a brilliant 105-run partnership for the fifth wicket. Omarzai took the aggressive approach, striking five elegant boundaries and two towering sixes during his brisk 56-ball 50 before a clever change of pace from Prince Yadav brought about his dismissal.
Shahidi, however, carried on the fight single-handedly. The left-handed skipper compiled a gritty, 131-ball 102, anchoring the lower order to register his maiden ODI century. He struck 13 boundaries and a solitary six to give the total some respectability.
Just when Shahidi threatened to push the score past 240, Prasidh Krishna returned to finish the job. He deceived the century-maker with a slower short ball, forcing an easy catch to Shreyas Iyer at deep midwicket. Prasidh finished with career-best ODI figures of 5 for 23, bundling Afghanistan out for 218 runs in 44.2 overs.
Jaiswal and Rohit Annihilate the Bowling with a Century Stand
Chasing a modest target of 219 runs, the Indian openers walked out with clear intentions of wrapping up the game early. From the very first over, Yashasvi Jaiswal and former skipper Rohit Sharma took the visiting bowling attack apart with absolute disdain.
Rohit looked in spectacular form, punishing the mystery spin of Rashid Khan and the pace of Fareed Ahmad. He brought up a fluent half-century and looked well on track for a milestone three-figure mark. Together, Jaiswal and Rohit added an incredible 170 runs for the opening wicket in less than 22 overs, turning the contest into a completely one-sided affair.
The massive opening partnership was finally broken when veteran spinner Mohammad Nabi extracted an undercutter that caught the toe end of Rohit’s bat. Rohit departed for a well-made 79 off 69 balls, including nine boundaries and three massive sixes.
Jaiswal’s Majestic Ton Powers India Home
The departure of the senior opener did nothing to stop the flow of runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his clinical assault, matching boundaries with sensible strike rotation alongside Shreyas Iyer. The young left-hander reached his second international ODI century in dramatic style, bringing up the landmark off just 83 balls with a towering six off Mohammad Nabi.
Jaiswal finished the match explosively, striking a boundary followed by a massive maximum to seal the victory with 128 balls to spare. He remained unbeaten on a magnificent 110 runs off 86 deliveries, an innings decorated with 14 fours and three sixes. India cruised to 224 for 1 in 28.4 overs, asserting their complete supremacy in the limited-overs arena.
