India Starts ODI Chase with Unusual Five-Run Advantage
In a surprising twist during the final ODI in Chennai, India began their innings with a five-run advantage before even facing a ball. This unusual scenario arose from a penalty against Afghanistan's captain for breaching on-field rules. As India set out to chase a target of 219, the match took an unexpected turn, leaving viewers intrigued. Read on to find out more about this incident and how it impacted the game.
Jun 20, 2026, 19:08 IST
India's Unique Start in the Final ODI
In an unexpected turn of events during the third and final ODI match in Chennai, India began their innings with a score of 5 runs before facing a single delivery. Set to chase a target of 219 runs, the Indian team was surprised to see their score already at 5/0. This unusual situation arose due to a penalty imposed on Afghanistan, who were found in violation of rules concerning their captain's conduct on the field. Umpires had previously cautioned Hashmatullah Shahidi regarding his actions in the protected area, and a second infringement led to the penalty. Consequently, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal commenced the innings for India under these peculiar circumstances.