India Completes Decisive 3–0 ODI Whitewash Against Afghanistan in Chennai
India achieved a decisive 3–0 ODI series victory over Afghanistan with a dominant nine-wicket win in the final match at Chennai. Prasidh Krishna’s five-wicket haul and Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten century underscored the team’s total control throughout the series.
Highlights
- •India secured a dominant 3–0 ODI series whitewash against Afghanistan in Chennai.
- •Prasidh Krishna led the bowling attack with an impressive maiden five-wicket haul.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an unbeaten century, supported by a rapid 79 from Rohit Sharma.
- •Afghanistan's innings saw a late collapse after a penalty for damaging the pitch.
India showcased a dominant performance as they secured a comprehensive victory, completing a 3–0 whitewash over Afghanistan in their recent ODI cricket series. The final match, held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, saw the home side execute a clinical chase to claim a nine-wicket win with plenty of balls to spare. This 3–0 whitewash marks a significant achievement for the national team, highlighting their depth and form in the limited-overs format.
Domination with Bat and Ball
The tone for the match was set early by Prasidh Krishna, whose fiery spell with the ball earned him a maiden five-wicket haul in ODIs. His ability to extract extra bounce troubled the Afghanistan batting lineup throughout his opening spell, which read a remarkable 5-2-6-4. While Hashmatullah Shahidi fought hard to score a maiden ODI century for the visitors, the pressure applied by the Indian pace attack ensured the target remained modest at 218 runs.
In response, the Indian batting lineup approached the chase with aggression and control. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has been in stellar touch, anchored the innings with an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls. Alongside him, captain Rohit Sharma contributed a brisk 79 off 69 balls, ensuring the team reached the target with 21.1 overs remaining. The partnership of 170 runs effectively took the game away from the visitors, cementing India's clean sweep.
Crucial Moments in the Series Finale
The match was not without controversy or turning points. Afghanistan faced a five-run penalty after captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was sanctioned for running on the danger area of the pitch. This incident occurred during a critical phase of the innings, further complicating the visitor's efforts to post a defendable total. Late in the game, the Afghanistan side suffered a collapse, losing three wickets in just seven deliveries as they fell from 198 for 5 to 206 for 9.
Fielding efforts also played a vital role, with Shubman Gill demonstrating alertness to engineer two crucial run-outs during the final phase of the match. For Afghanistan, although Shahidi’s lone battle prevented an even heavier defeat, the overall dominance of the Indian team remained the primary story of the series. The 3–0 whitewash serves as a strong statement of intent as the team continues to build momentum in international cricket.
