Key facts
- Yashasvi Jaiswal replaced Virat Kohli and starred in India's win
- India crushed Afghanistan in the 3rd ODI in Chennai
- India broke a 22-year-old ODI record within just 6 balls
- Result sealed the ODI series for India
Hindustan Times reports that Yashasvi Jaiswal turned his chance to replace Virat Kohli in India's ODI lineup into a decisive statement, anchoring India's crushing win over Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at Chennai. Kohli's absence handed Jaiswal a high-profile audition, and by all accounts he delivered, with India recording a dominant series-sealing victory.
The match also produced a historic moment: according to The Times of India, India broke a 22-year-old ODI record in just six balls, underlining the sheer batting firepower on display in Chennai. The series win over Afghanistan continues India's strong run in home ODI cricket ahead of a busy international calendar.
For Indian fans, Jaiswal's performance carries real weight. With Kohli's ODI future a recurring topic of speculation, a young opener seizing the moment with authority gives selectors a compelling option. It also marks another step in Jaiswal's rapid rise from T20 sensation to a credible all-format presence for India.