In a historic moment for Indian cricket, Rohit Sharma and Prasidh Krishna created a unique record during the third ODI against Afghanistan. For the first time in India's ODI history, a batsman scored a century and a bowler took a five-wicket haul in the same match. Rohit Sharma smashed a brilliant 131 off 84 balls, while Prasidh Krishna claimed 5 wickets for 25 runs, leading India to a dominant victory.
Rohit Sharma's Explosive Century
Rohit Sharma's innings was a masterclass in limited-overs batting. He hit 16 fours and 5 sixes, reaching his century in just 63 balls. His knock helped India post a formidable total of 352/5 in 50 overs. This was Rohit's 30th ODI century, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest openers in the format.
Prasidh Krishna's Five-Wicket Haul
Prasidh Krishna, the young fast bowler, was equally impressive with the ball. He bowled with pace and accuracy, picking up 5 wickets for just 25 runs in his 10 overs. His spell included the crucial wickets of Afghanistan's top order, restricting them to 196 all out. This was Prasidh's second five-wicket haul in ODIs.
Unique Record for India
This was the first time in Indian ODI history that a batsman scored a century and a bowler took a five-wicket haul in the same match. The previous best was when Virat Kohli scored a century and Mohammed Shami took a four-wicket haul against Pakistan in 2019. Rohit and Prasidh's achievement adds a new chapter to India's rich cricketing history.
Match Summary
- India won the toss and elected to bat first.
- Rohit Sharma scored 131 off 84 balls.
- India posted 352/5 in 50 overs.
- Prasidh Krishna took 5/25 in 10 overs.
- Afghanistan were bowled out for 196 in 43.4 overs.
- India won by 156 runs.
This victory gave India a 3-0 clean sweep in the series. The team's all-round performance was praised by fans and experts alike. Rohit Sharma was named Man of the Match for his century, while Prasidh Krishna was awarded Man of the Series for his consistent performances.
