India sealed a perfect tour against Afghanistan as the men in blue completed a clean sweep in the three match ODI series. The hosts wrapped up the contest with a commanding nine wicket win in the series finale at Chennai, sealing a result that few would have predicted before the series began.
Jaiswal Caps A Dream Series With Twin Centuries
Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his extraordinary run with the bat, smashing his second hundred of the series to guide India home in style. The left handed opener finished unbeaten on 110, reaching the milestone off just 83 balls before sealing the chase with a six down the ground. This was his second century in only his sixth ODI innings for the country, a feat that places him among a very small group of batters to achieve such consistency this early in their careers. His fluent strokeplay throughout the series has already started conversations about a long term opening slot in India’s white ball setup going forward.
Rohit Sharma Provides The Perfect Support Act
Veteran opener Rohit Sharma was equally impressive, contributing a fluent 79 as he and Jaiswal put together a match defining stand of 170 runs for the first wicket. Sharma looked in fine touch throughout his innings, timing the ball beautifully on a surface that offered little for the bowlers once the openers had settled in. There were emotional scenes for the senior batter as the home crowd in Chennai gave him a warm reception, with many wondering whether this could be among his final outings on Indian soil in the format.
Prasidh Krishna Delivers A Career Defining Spell
Earlier in the day, Prasidh Krishna set the tone for India with a brilliant five wicket haul that restricted Afghanistan to just 218 runs. The pacer ripped through the top order inside the first ten overs, picking up his maiden five for in one day cricket and finishing with impressive figures of five for 23. His new ball burst left Afghanistan reeling early, and despite a fightback later in the innings, the early damage proved impossible to recover from. Support from Prince Yadav and Gurnoor Brar in the middle overs ensured Afghanistan never found the rhythm needed to post a competitive total.
Shahidi Fights A Lone Battle For Afghanistan
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was the one bright spot for the visitors, battling through cramps and the Chennai heat to score his maiden ODI century. He held the innings together after losing partners at regular intervals, eventually falling just short of taking his side past 220. Speaking after the match, Shahidi admitted his side struggled with the pressure of playing India on home soil and pointed to a lack of recent one day cricket as a factor behind the lopsided result. Despite the defeat, his century will be remembered as a personal triumph in a tough series for his team.
Gill Begins His Captaincy Era On A Winning Note
The series also marked a significant milestone for Shubman Gill, who led India to his very first ODI series win as full time captain. Gill was outstanding with the bat throughout the tour, scoring 238 runs across the three matches and walking away with the player of the series award. His calm leadership on the field and his ability to rotate bowlers effectively played a big role in India’s dominant campaign. With senior names easing back into the squad over the coming months, Gill’s start as captain sends a strong message about the depth and direction of this Indian team.
A Series That Sets The Tone For Busy Months Ahead
This emphatic 3-0 result equals India’s record for the most ODI series whitewashes since 2010, underlining just how dominant this team has become in home conditions. With a high profile England tour on the horizon and several senior players working their way back from injury, this series has handed the team management plenty of selection options in the best possible way. For Afghanistan, the tour serves as a learning curve as they continue to build their one day cricket program with limited match exposure against top sides. India will now shift focus quickly, with the squad already being finalised for the next assignment as the season heats up further.
Bench Strength Becomes India’s Biggest Takeaway
Beyond the headline numbers, this series highlighted just how deep India’s talent pool has become across both batting and bowling departments. Players like Ishan Kishan, who continued his strong comeback story earlier in the series, and bowlers such as Gurnoor Brar showed they can step up and deliver under pressure when senior names are rested or recovering from injury. This kind of depth gives the team management the freedom to rotate players smartly across a packed international calendar without any visible drop in performance. For a side preparing for several major assignments later this year, that flexibility could prove just as valuable as the series result itself.
Written by 8JJ.com | June 21, 2026
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