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Jaiswal slams ton as India sweep ODI series 3-0 against Afghanistan
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Jaiswal slams ton as India sweep ODI series 3-0 against Afghanistan

From Khaleej Times · () English

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  • Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century as India defeated Afghanistan by three wickets to win the ODI series 3-0.
  • Jaiswal's unbeaten 104 guided India to 217/7 in 35.3 overs after Afghanistan posted 200/8.
  • This victory secured a dominant series win for India, highlighting their strong performance.

Yashasvi Jaiswal starred with an unbeaten century, guiding India to a commanding three-wicket victory over Afghanistan and a 3-0 sweep in their One Day International series. Jaiswal's brilliant knock of 104 runs anchored India's chase as they successfully reached the target of 201 with 35.3 overs to spare.

Afghanistan, after being put in to bat, managed to post a total of 200 for 8 in their allotted 50 overs. Despite a few contributions, they struggled to build significant partnerships against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. The bowlers shared the wickets, ensuring Afghanistan did not reach a more challenging score.

In response, India's chase had its moments of pressure, but Jaiswal's composed innings proved to be the cornerstone of their success. He found support from other batsmen, ensuring the required run rate was maintained. The victory capped off a dominant series performance for India, underlining their superiority over the Afghan side.

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