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Jaiswal century, Rohit’s 79 power India past Afghanistan

Jaiswal century, Rohit’s 79 power India past Afghanistan

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5 min readChennaiUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 08:47 PM IST Three days after Ishan Kishan made a compelling case for his place in the XI, Yashasvi Jaiswal sent a reminder on Saturday night that he too is in the race with a fluent century. But not before Rohit Sharma, whose spot is under scrutiny, showed he is no pushover with a measured 79 off 69. All of it unfolded under the watch of the selectors, who will have a tough call when they meet to pick the squad for the England ODIs. Courtesy a 170-run opening stand between Jaiswal and Rohit, India comfortably chased down Afghanistan’s 218, a total made possible largely by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi’s maiden ODI century (102). It was an innings that rescued the visitors from a deep hole after Prasidh Krishna reduced them to 36/4 inside ten overs. On a Chepauk surface with considerable bounce, Prasidh hit the hard lengths well and the movement he generated troubled Afghanistan’s top order, with the top three all caught at first slip by Rohit. More …

Jaiswal’s ton, Rohit Sharma’s 79 seal India’s 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan in Chennai

Jaiswal’s ton, Rohit Sharma’s 79 seal India’s 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan in Chennai

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 08:42 PM IST A blazing century from Yashasvi Jaiswal, complemented by a polished 79 from skipper Rohit Sharma, powered India to a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan at Chepauk on Sunday, sealing a 3-0 clean sweep in the ODI series. Jaiswal and Rohit set the tone with a commanding opening stand, their attacking intent making light work of the chase. Jaiswal was the aggressor from the outset, unfurling three boundaries in the first over. The elegant left-hander raced to his half-century in just 39 balls, propelling India past 100 within 13 overs. Rohit, in contrast, took his time before accelerating. He managed his first 10 runs from 17 deliveries, but quickly found his rhythm, dispatching Zia Ur Rahman for a four in the sixth over, followed by a four and a six in the eighth. He then took a liking to Rashid Khan, sweeping him for four to bring up his 47-ball fifty, and later collected back-to-back boundaries and a maximum off the Afghan spinner. Just as Rohit seemed poised …

IND vs AFG Live Score, 3rd ODI Match of India vs Afghanistan

IND vs AFG Live Score, 3rd ODI Match of India vs Afghanistan

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IND vs AFG Live Score, 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma remains in focus in Chennai today. (CREIMAS) India vs Afghanistan ODI Match Today Live Score: The outside noise continues to grow by each passing day. Rohit Sharma will be sensing it, feeling it in his nerves when he takes guard yet again in Chennai this afternoon. The return has not been as sublime as we’ve known him to be. A run-out in Dharamsala, a squandered start in Lucknow. Age has begun to be lifted as the major barrier in Rohit’s road ahead to the 2027 ODI World Cup. Story continues below this ad A dead-rubber in Chennai may not be of great consequences to Shubman Gill’s side, but Rohit may have to play out of his skins to show that he still belongs and is as hungry as ever to succeed and retain his opening spot alongside his captaincy successor. CATCH IND VS AFG LIVE SCORE UPDATES FROM CHENNAI When Ishan Kishan walked out at No. 4 against Afghanistan on Wednesday, both Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal …

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Playing 11 Today Match, Team Prediction, Full Squad, Players List, Fantasy Cricket Tips

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2 min readUpdated: Jun 20, 2026 10:24 AM IST India vs Afghanistan 3rd ODI Today Match Playing 11, Full Squad: Rohit Sharma is likely to return to the top of the order in the dead rubber 3rd ODI against Afghanistan on Saturday. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series and Rohit, who missed out on the last match, will likely look to finish on a high. It also helped his cause that his replacement Yashasvi Jaiswal could score only 4 in the match. Also, with Harshit Rana back in the setup, the pacer is expected to get a look in vs Afghanistan in this ODI while India might opt to rest KL Rahul and give Ishan Kishan a run with the wicketkeeper’s gloves. Also, allrounder Nitish Reddy is fit and available and will get a match, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate had revealed on Friday. For Afghanistan, Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai had missed the second ODI and if they have recovered, will likely slot in seamlessly in the XI. If …

Harshit Rana Added to India Squad for Final ODI Against Afghanistan

Harshit Rana Added to India Squad for Final ODI Against Afghanistan

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The fast bowler Harshit Rana has been added to the India Squad for the third ODI against Afghanistan, marking his return from injury. He has out of international action since his knee injury prior to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup earlier this year. He sustained a ligament strain in his right knee during India’s T20 Warmup game against South Africa. He underwent surgery in February and also missed the entire IPL season. However, he has linked up with the squad ahead of final ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. However, he has recovered from his injury, making a full recovery and is ready to return. “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan,” India said via a statement. Harshit Rana (image: X) “Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai.” India already sealed up a win in a three match series following a win …

Harshit Rana gets surprise India call-up for final Afghanistan ODI despite Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar’s strong showing

Harshit Rana gets surprise India call-up for final Afghanistan ODI despite Prince Yadav, Gurnoor Brar’s strong showing

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Harshit Rana has been added to India’s squad for the third and final ODI against Afghanistan as a last-minute inclusion. The pacer was ruled out of the T20 World Cup after suffering a knee injury, but has now made a full recovery. With India set to embark on their upcoming Ireland and England tours, the BCCI has decided to give Rana valuable match practice ahead of the assignments. The ODI against Afghanistan will provide the young fast bowler an opportunity to regain rhythm and prove his fitness before joining the squad for the overseas tours. Harshit Rana has been picked in the squad for third ODI against Afghanistan. (PTI) “The Men’s Selection Committee has added Mr Harshit Rana to the India squad for the third and final IDFC First Bank ODI against Afghanistan. Mr Rana, who has completed his rehabilitation at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (COE), has linked up with the ODI squad in Chennai,” the BCCI stated in a release. Harshit also missed the entire IPL 2026 season with the Kolkata Knight Riders …

How Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put Afghanistan into submission | Cricket News

How Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan put Afghanistan into submission | Cricket News

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This was a match that India used to tick various boxes put in front of them, without having a lot of stress to deal with. Shubman Gill was imperious in his first ODI century as India captain, and made it 154 for good measure. After anchoring a chase in Dharamshala, taking control of matters batting first would be another aspect the home team would be pleased about, apart from the 170-run win, that sealed the three-match series against Afghanistan with a game to spare. Ishan Kishan showed he can provide the impetus needed in the middle order. His 125 off 79 balls, after reaching fifty at less than a run a ball, proved he has gears to his batting and can adapt to situations. Gill’s exertions in excessive heat – the conditions necessitated three drinks breaks in the first innings – meant the skipper didn’t come out on the field to defend a total of 402 due to cramps. It allowed India’s new T20 captain Shreyas Iyer to take charge in largely trouble-free circumstances as …

Shubman Gill’s Historic 154 Powers India to 402, Afghanistan Set 403-Run Target

Shubman Gill’s Historic 154 Powers India to 402, Afghanistan Set 403-Run Target

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A brilliant knock from Shubman Gill has set up India to post 402 against Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI match played on June 17 at Lucknow. The hosts lost all 10 wickets despite posting a massive 400 run total against Afghans. After being invited to bat first, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma opened the innings while AM Ghazanfar opened the bowling attack. Saleem Safi bagged the wicket of Jaiswal for four runs. Safi bagged his maiden ODI wicket after the side after a catch by Nangeliya Kharoti at backwark point. Shubman Gill who came to bat at No.3, joined Rohit Sharma as India scored 80 runs in the powerplay. Rohit Sharma made a solid knock scoring 48 runs off 39 deliveries before being dismissed by Rashid Khan. Ishan Kishan who came to bat at No.4, joined Shubman Gill as they duo forged a 226-run partnership for the third wicket. Shubman Gill smashed his fifty in the 17th over while Ishan Kishan followed him with a fifty as his fifty came in the 27th over. …

Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan Centuries Put India in Control Against Afghanistan in Lucknow

Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan Centuries Put India in Control Against Afghanistan in Lucknow

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A stunning century from Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan has set up India to completely dominate Afghanistan in the 2nd ODI played on June 17 at Lucknow. Their centuries has set up a high base for India as they aim to post a 400+ run total in their innings. After being invited to bat first, India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma opened the innings while AM Ghazanfar opened the bowling attack. Saleem Safi bagged the wicket of Jaiswal for four runs. Safi bagged his maiden ODI wicket after the side after a catch by Nangeliya Kharoti at backwark point. Shubman Gill who came to bat at No.3, joined Rohit Sharma as India scored 80 runs in the powerplay. Rohit Sharma made a solid knock scoring 48 runs off 39 deliveries before being dismissed by Rashid Khan. Ishan Kishan who came to bat at No.4, joined Shubman Gill as they duo forged a 226-run partnership for the third wicket. Continuing along their merry way 🤝🫡 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣-run stand up between Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan’s partnership 👌 …

Shubman Gill hits first ODI century as captain

Shubman Gill hits first ODI century as captain

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2 min readJun 17, 2026 03:48 PM IST Shubman Gill continued his prolific scoring form as he recorded his maiden ODI century as captain in the second match against Afghanistan at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday. FOLLOW: IND vs AFG LIVE SCORE, 2ND ODI Batting out of his usual position as opener to accomodate the returning Yashasvi Jaiswal at the top of the order, Gill turned to the No. 3 slot. After Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bowl, Gill walked in during the third over after Jaiswal fell early to Mohammed Saleem on four off deliveries. Continuing his flawless run from the previous ODI where he struck an unbeaten 84 during a 195-run chase in Dharamsala, Gill steered the innings with a 87-run stand for the second wicket with Rohit Sharma. While Rohit missed out on his half-century, Gill doubled his scoring rates and cruised to his century in only 77 deliveries, an innings laced with 12 fours and two sixes. The century marked Gill’s ninth ODI century in only 63 …