Key facts
- Yashasvi Jaiswal starred as Virat Kohli's replacement in the 3rd ODI
- India crushed Afghanistan in Chennai to seal the series
- India broke a 22-year-old ODI record in the first 6 balls
- Match played at Chennai; series result: India win
Hindustan Times reports that Yashasvi Jaiswal made the most of his opportunity as Virat Kohli's replacement in the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai, turning in a statement performance that helped India crush their opponents and complete a series victory. Jaiswal's innings was widely described as authoritative, signalling his readiness to hold down a key middle-order or top-order slot in the ODI side.
The match also saw India break a 22-year-old ODI record within just the first six balls, according to The Times of India, underlining the dominant manner of the team's batting display. Afghanistan, already 2-0 down in the series, were unable to mount a serious challenge against an Indian lineup firing on all cylinders.
Jaiswal, who has already established himself as a Test opener, has been working his way into India's white-ball plans. His performance in Chennai comes at a significant juncture, with the Indian team management keen to identify reliable ODI batters ahead of future ICC events.
For everyday cricket fans, the story matters beyond just a series win: Jaiswal's showing provides a compelling answer to the long-running question of who fills the enormous shoes left by Virat Kohli in ODI cricket, and suggests the transition may be smoother than many feared.