India scores record 23 runs in first over against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
In the third ODI at MA Chidambaram Stadium, India broke the record for the most runs in the opening over of an ODI, scoring 23 runs against Afghanistan. This explosive start follows a five-run penalty imposed on Afghanistan, which began their innings with a total of 218 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive hitting, along with multiple extras from bowler Azmatullah Omarzai, contributed significantly to India's record-setting first over. Prasidh Krishna shone with the ball for India, taking five wickets to restrict Afghanistan's score. As India continues its chase for 219 runs, the match is ongoing.
- •India's innings began with 5 penalty runs awarded to them.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal led the charge with aggressive batting.
- •Afghanistan's captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a century.
- •Prasidh Krishna took 5 wickets for India during Afghanistan's innings.
- •The match is still in progress with India chasing 219 runs.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — India break 22-year-old ODI record in just 6 balls against Afghanistan
"India launched their chase against Afghanistan with a record-shattering 23 runs in the opening over, fueled by Yashasvi Jaiswal's aggressive batting and several extras. This remarkable start, following a five-run penalty against Afghanistan, set the tone for the chase. Earlier, Afghanistan posted 218, with captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scoring a century, but were undone by Prasidh Krishna's stellar 5-wicket haul.
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