During the 3rd ODI between India and Afghanistan at Chennai, India quickly dominated the game thanks to an incredible piece of teamwork. Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat first on a dry pitch, but their plan shattered in the very second over. Pacer Prasidh Krishna bowled a beautiful, rising outswinger to dangerous opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
The ball caught a heavy outside edge and zipped right toward the slip cordon. Fielder Rohit Sharma kept his eyes locked on the fast-moving ball, raised his hands perfectly, and grabbed it safely near his chest. Right after making the catch look completely effortless, Rohit flashed a relaxed, confident smile. Prasidh ran over to hug his captain, celebrating a perfect start for Team India.
Rohit Sharma pulled off a nearly identical second catch just moments after the first breakthrough in Chennai. Pacer Prasidh Krishna kept bowling with incredible pace and bounce, completely rattling the Afghan top order. This time, the ball kissed the outside edge of Ibrahim Zadran's bat and flew hard toward the slip cordon.
Rohit showed amazing concentration by staying low and tracking the ball perfectly into his hands. Once again, he grabbed it safely near his chest and flashed another calm, knowing smile. The stadium erupted as the crowd realized they were watching a rare replay. Krishna ran over to celebrate the quick wicket, thrilled to see his captain fielding like a wall.
Rohit Sharma and Prasidh Krishna, pull off third stunner to leave Afghanistan struggling in first innings
Rohit Sharma completed an unbelievable hat-trick of catches in the slips to finish the destruction of Afghanistan's top order. Prasidh Krishna was in total control, steaming in and firing another sharp, bouncing delivery. The ball flew off the outside edge of Rahmat Shah's bat, rocketing back toward the exact same spot in the slip cordon.
Rohit stayed laser-focused, dropped to his knees, and scooped the ball up safely just inches off the grass. He burst into a huge laugh this time, completely amazed by the bizarre repeat of events. Prasidh and the whole Indian team rushed over to celebrate the rare milestone. The scoreboard read a historic "c Rohit b Prasidh" three times in a row.
Afghanistan's batting innings is currently crumbling under heavy pressure from India’s disciplined bowling attack in Chennai. After opting to bat first, their plan fell apart immediately against the new ball. Pacer Prasidh Krishna tore through the top order by taking three wickets in his opening spell, leaving the visitors reeling.
The middle-order batters are now trying to steady the ship and stitch together a slow partnership. However, India's spin bowlers have just come into the attack and are making the ball turn sharply on the dry pitch. Runs have completely dried up, and Afghanistan is fighting hard just to play out the overs and put up a respectable total on the scoreboard.
