Shubman Gill leads India to ODI series win over Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Shubman Gill secured his first ODI series victory as captain, guiding India to a 3-0 clean sweep against Afghanistan. The final match concluded on June 21, 2026, with India winning by nine wickets in Chennai, marking a significant achievement after previous defeats in his captaincy. Gill was the series' top run-scorer with 238 runs, earning the Player of the Series award. India’s next challenge includes a three-match ODI series against England from July 14 to 19, which Gill noted will be critical as preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
- •India wins the ODI series 3-0 against Afghanistan
- •Gill scores 238 runs, named Player of the Series
- •Prasidh Krishna claimed five wickets in the final match
- •India's next series is against England from July 14 to 19
- •Gill highlights importance of upcoming England series for World Cup preparation
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — IND vs AFG: Shubman Gill wins first ODI series as captain; equals Rohit Sharma's feat
"Shubman Gill captained India to a commanding 3-0 ODI series victory against Afghanistan, marking his first series win as skipper. The young batsman also shone with the bat, finishing as the highest run-scorer with 238 runs and earning Player of the Series. Gill praised his team's execution and highlighted the upcoming England series as crucial preparation for the 2027 World Cup.
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