In the third ODI between India and Afghanistan, India starts its chase at 5/0 due to a five-run penalty. Reports from multiple outlets say the penalty is awarded after Afghan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi repeatedly runs on the protected pitch area, described as a repeat offence that leads to the deduction of runs for Afghanistan. Despite the penalty affecting India’s starting score, Afghanistan posts 218 runs in their innings, which includes Shahidi’s impact with a maiden ODI century. While Shahidi’s batting anchors the Afghanistan total, India’s bowling delivers a key breakthrough spell through Prasidh Krishna, who is reported to take a career-best 5/23. Across the accounts, the central points are the unusual 5/0 start for India linked to the pitch-area violation, Afghanistan reaching 218, and Prasidh Krishna’s five-wicket performance contributing to India’s position during the chase.