AFG vs IND 3rd ODI Highlights saw India complete a dominant nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, on June 20, 2026. Chasing 219, India reached 224/1 in just 28.4 overs to secure a 3-0 series sweep and finish the contest with 128 balls remaining.
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Match Highlights
A first-innings total was Afghanistan’s main objective after choosing to bat. The surface offered some early help to fast bowlers, and India capitalized on those conditions by making early breakthroughs that stalled Afghanistan’s scoring plans.
The innings began disastrously for the visitors. Rahmanullah Gurbaz departed for just five in the second over, and Prasidh Krishna immediately settled into a probing rhythm. Rahmat Shah and Ibrahim Zadran followed soon after, leaving Afghanistan reeling at 28/3 inside eight overs. When Darwish Rasooli was dismissed for one at 36/4, the innings was in danger of collapsing completely during the mandatory powerplay.
India’s new-ball bowlers maintained excellent control throughout the opening phase. Afghanistan managed only 37 runs while losing four wickets in the first ten overs. Prasidh Krishna was the chief architect of the collapse, repeatedly finding edges and forcing mistakes through disciplined line and length. The early breakthroughs allowed India to dictate terms and place Afghanistan under sustained pressure.
The recovery effort came through Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai. Understanding the need for caution, they focused on rebuilding the innings and avoiding unnecessary risks. Their partnership stabilized Afghanistan and gradually reduced the immediate threat of another collapse. Shahidi accumulated steadily while Omarzai looked for scoring opportunities whenever the bowlers offered width or length.
As the partnership developed, Afghanistan crossed 100 in the twentieth over. Shahidi brought up a composed half-century from 64 deliveries, mixing caution with occasional aggression. Omarzai matched that effort with an impressive fifty off 55 balls, striking five boundaries and two sixes. After a shaky start, their fifth-wicket alliance of 105 runs helped turn the innings around.
The dismissal of Omarzai for 50 at 141/5 gave India another opening, but Shahidi continued to anchor the innings. Mohammad Nabi joined him and contributed a useful 21 from 23 balls. Together they added valuable runs through the middle overs and pushed Afghanistan toward a potentially competitive total. At 198/6, the visitors appeared capable of finishing strongly.
However, India’s bowlers once again seized momentum. Gurnoor Brar removed Nabi, while Harsh Dubey accounted for Rashid Khan. A sequence of run-outs involving AM Ghazanfar and Fareed Ahmad further damaged Afghanistan’s finish. Shahidi’s impressive 128-ball hundred kept Afghanistan competitive, but the innings lost momentum when the last four wickets fell for a mere 20 runs.
Prasidh Krishna returned to deliver the decisive blow by dismissing Shahidi for 102, ending Afghanistan’s innings at 218 in 44.2 overs. His figures of 5/23 from 8.2 overs stood out as the defining bowling performance of the match. Washington Sundar also played an important supporting role, conceding only 23 runs in eight overs and helping maintain pressure throughout the innings.
Chasing 219, India approached the target with confidence and positive intent. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma immediately put Afghanistan’s bowlers on the defensive. The pair raced to 81 without loss during the first ten overs, more than doubling Afghanistan’s powerplay output. Their aggressive approach effectively removed any scoreboard pressure from the chase.
Jaiswal was particularly fluent from the beginning. He reached his half-century from only 38 balls and consistently found gaps through the off side. Rohit complemented him perfectly, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. Their opening partnership crossed 100 in the fourteenth over and then 150 in the twenty-second, placing India firmly in command of the contest.
Rohit reached a well-compiled 79 from 69 deliveries before becoming Mohammad Nabi’s only wicket of the innings at 170/1. By then, however, the outcome was largely settled. The required rate had dropped significantly, and Afghanistan’s bowlers struggled to create sustained pressure against India’s deep batting lineup.
Jaiswal continued to dominate after Rohit’s departure. He brought up a commanding century from just 83 balls, finishing unbeaten on 110 from 86 deliveries with 14 fours and three sixes. Shreyas Iyer provided calm support with an unbeaten 20 from 19 balls, including two sixes. Together they completed the chase at 224/1 in only 28.4 overs.
Toss Winner
Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came during Afghanistan’s powerplay collapse, when Prasidh Krishna removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Ibrahim Zadran, and Darwish Rasooli to reduce the visitors to 36/4 inside 10 overs, leaving them in recovery mode for the remainder of the innings.
Star Performer / MVP
Prasidh Krishna
Prasidh Krishna was named Player of the Match after producing a match-winning spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs, dismantling Afghanistan’s top order and restricting them to 218.
Afghanistan vs India Match Summary
Team | Score |
|---|---|
Afghanistan | 218/10 (44.2 overs) |
India | 224/1 (28.4 overs) |
Result | India won by 9 wickets (128 balls remaining) |
Player of the Match | Prasidh Krishna |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Shubman Gill – 238 runs |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Gurnoor Brar – 7 wickets |
AFG vs IND Playing XI
Afghanistan: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Darwish Rasooli, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fareed Ahmad, Ziaur Rahman
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar, Prasidh Krishna, Prince Yadav
FAQs – Yesterday’s Afghanistan vs India 3rd ODI (Jun 20, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s Afghanistan vs India match?
A1: Yesterday (June 20, 2026): 3rd ODI
India (224/1 in 28.4 overs) defeated Afghanistan (218 in 44.2 overs) by 9 wickets with 128 balls remaining.
Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi scored 102 while Azmatullah Omarzai added 50.
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 110 and Rohit Sharma contributed 79.
Result: India completed a 3-0 series sweep in the Afghanistan tour of India 2026.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Prasidh Krishna was named the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance of 5 wickets for 23 runs in 8.2 overs, including the dismissals of four top-order batters and Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first in the day-night ODI.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For Afghanistan, Hashmatullah Shahidi top-scored with 102 runs from 131 balls and recorded the only century of their innings. For India, Yashasvi Jaiswal led the batting charts with an unbeaten 110 from 86 balls, guiding the hosts to victory during the chase.