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India Sweep Afghanistan 3-0 in ODI Series with Nine-Wicket Win in Chennai

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·16 sources analysed·Chennai, India·Sports
India Sweep Afghanistan 3-0 in ODI Series with Nine-Wicket Win in ChennaiPreviousNext

India completed a dominant 3-0 ODI series sweep over Afghanistan with a nine-wicket win at Chennai. Prasidh Krishna led the bowling with a career-best 5 for 23, dismantling Afghanistan's top order. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a resilient 102, helping his team reach 218. In response, openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma put on a commanding 170-run partnership, with Jaiswal unbeaten on 110 and Rohit scoring 79, guiding India to a comfortable victory in 28.4 overs.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 15 sources

We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (78/100). Lens Score 23/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • indiatoday— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indiatvnews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • zeenews— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • indianexpress— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • wion— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • thetribune— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • mint— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
78%
AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 16 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily presents a sports-focused narrative without political framing. Coverage centers on player performances and match outcomes, reflecting perspectives from Indian cricket media and neutral sports reporting. There is emphasis on emerging players and team strategy, with no evident political viewpoints or partisan interpretations influencing the story.

Sentiment — Positive (78/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive and celebratory, highlighting India's comprehensive series win and standout individual performances. While acknowledging Afghanistan's resilience, the sentiment favors India's dominance and successful chase. The coverage maintains enthusiasm for cricket achievements without negative or critical language, resulting in an upbeat and sportsmanlike mood.

How 15 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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India Completes 3-0 ODI Series Sweep Over Afghanistan with Jaiswal's Century
SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatodayJaiswal steals Rohit's thunder as India rout Afghanistan 3-0 in ODI seriesCenterPositive
indiatvnewsYashasvi Jaiswal's ton and Prasidh Krishna's five-for help India whitewash Afghanistan in Chennai - India TV NewsCenterPositive
zeenews3rd ODI: Prasidh Krishna's five-for, Yashasvi Jaiswal's century power India to 3-0 clean sweep over Afghanistan Cricket News Zee NewsCenter

Coverage timeline

freepressjournal broke this story on 20 Jun, 02:29 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    freepressjournal20 Jun, 02:29 pm
    IND Vs AFG 3rd ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Century In Chennai As India Seal 3-0 Whitewash
  2. 2
    indianexpress20 Jun, 02:32 pm
    Jaiswal century powers India to 9 wicket win over Afghanistan, seals 18th ODI clean sweep
  3. 3
    news1820 Jun, 02:33 pm
    India beat Afghanistan by nine wickets, sweep ODI series 3-0
  4. 4
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom20 Jun, 02:40 pm
    India Vs Afghanistan Highlights, 3rd ODI: Jaiswal's Ton Powers India To 9-Wicket Win And 3-0 Sweep Outlook India
  5. 5

Lens Score breakdown

23/100
Public interest3/100
Coverage gap80%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Chennai, India
Sources analysed
16
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
IndiaRohit SharmaOne Day InternationalYashasvi JaiswalAfghanistanChennaiCaptain (cricket)WicketPrasidh KrishnaOver (cricket)Not outShreyas Iyer
Positive
indianexpressShootout at Chepauk: Jaiswal century, Rohit's 79 power India past AfghanistanCenterPositive
wionIND vs AFG, 3rd ODI: Jaiswal's 100, Prasidh's fifer seal hosts 9-wicket win; clinch series 3-0CenterPositive
thetribuneJaiswal, Rohit, Krishna shine as India complete series whitewash against Afghanistan with nine-wicket win in 3rd ODI - The TribuneCenterPositive
mintYashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking century seal India's 9-wicket win over Afghanistan in 3rd ODI MintCenterPositive
economictimesJaiswal's hundred, Rohit's 79 and Prasidh's fifer headline India's 9-wicket win over AfghansitanCenterPositive
indiatvnewsYashasvi Jaiswal shatters Shikhar Dhawan's India record after slamming century on ODI return - India TV NewsCenterPositive
hindustantimesYashasvi Jaiswal turns Virat Kohli replacement chance into statement as India crush Afghanistan in ChennaiCenterPositive
englishIND vs AFG: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna Secure 3-0 Series Sweep For IndiaCenterPositive
httpswwwoutlookindiacomIndia Vs Afghanistan Highlights, 3rd ODI: Jaiswal's Ton Powers India To 9-Wicket Win And 3-0 Sweep Outlook IndiaCenterPositive
news18India beat Afghanistan by nine wickets, sweep ODI series 3-0CenterPositive
indianexpressJaiswal century powers India to 9 wicket win over Afghanistan, seals 18th ODI clean sweepCenterPositive
freepressjournalIND Vs AFG 3rd ODI: Yashasvi Jaiswal Smashes Century In Chennai As India Seal 3-0 WhitewashCenterPositive
english20 Jun, 02:41 pm
IND vs AFG: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Prasidh Krishna Secure 3-0 Series Sweep For India
  • 6
    hindustantimes20 Jun, 02:41 pm
    Yashasvi Jaiswal turns Virat Kohli replacement chance into statement as India crush Afghanistan in Chennai
  • 7
    indiatvnews20 Jun, 02:41 pm
    Yashasvi Jaiswal shatters Shikhar Dhawan's India record after slamming century on ODI return - India TV News
  • 8
    economictimes20 Jun, 02:52 pm
    Jaiswal's hundred, Rohit's 79 and Prasidh's fifer headline India's 9-wicket win over Afghansitan
  • 9
    mint20 Jun, 02:54 pm
    Yashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking century seal India's 9-wicket win over Afghanistan in 3rd ODI Mint
  • 10
    thetribune20 Jun, 03:01 pm
    Jaiswal, Rohit, Krishna shine as India complete series whitewash against Afghanistan with nine-wicket win in 3rd ODI - The Tribune
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