India Crush Afghanistan by an Innings and 300 Runs in Historic Test Victory; Manav Suthar Claims Seven-Wicket Match Haul

Afghanistan, replying to India’s massive first-innings total of 564 for 8 declared, were unable to mount any significant resistance across both innings. After a dismal first innings, they were asked to follow on and once again faltered under sustained pressure from India’s spin attack. In their second innings, Afghanistan were bundled out for just 112 runs, sealing a crushing defeat.

Washington Sundar was the standout performer in the second innings, delivering a lethal spell of 11 overs, including 4 maidens, conceding only 36 runs and taking 4 wickets. He dismantled the Afghan middle order by dismissing Sediqullah Atal, Rahmat Shah, captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Azmatullah Omarzai, effectively breaking the backbone of the opposition batting lineup.

Veteran spinner Kuldeep Yadav also played a crucial role, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs in 7.5 overs. He removed Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who was caught by Prasidh Krishna after scoring 24 runs, before dismissing Nangeyalia Kharote and Mohammad Saleem Safi to wrap up the Afghan innings. Manav Suthar, the hero of the first innings, took 1 wicket for 29 runs, while Mohammed Siraj also claimed 1 wicket, conceding just 11 runs.

Afghanistan’s batting effort was largely ineffective, with only Sediqullah Atal showing resistance. He scored 42 runs off 80 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six. Rahmanullah Gurbaz contributed 24 runs, while Rahmat Shah managed 13. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi was dismissed cheaply for 5 runs. Sharafuddin Ashraf did not take the field due to injury. Six Afghan batters failed to reach double figures, resulting in a total of 112 all out.

India’s dominance was established in the first innings, where they posted 564 for 8 declared. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed 126 runs off 177 balls, including 15 boundaries and 1 six. KL Rahul added a fluent century with 100 runs, while Sai Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant both contributed 81 runs each, narrowly missing centuries. Washington Sundar added an unbeaten 52 runs lower down the order to further strengthen India’s position.

Afghanistan’s bowling attack struggled to contain India’s batting lineup. Mohammad Saleem Safi emerged as the most successful bowler, taking 6 wickets for 140 runs in 27 overs. He dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Manav Suthar, and Mohammed Siraj among others. Ziaur Rahman Sharifi bowled 24 overs for 91 runs, taking the wicket of KL Rahul, while captain Hashmatullah Shahidi also claimed 1 wicket, conceding 91 runs.

India’s comprehensive victory highlighted their dominance in all departments, with spin bowling proving decisive as Afghanistan collapsed under sustained pressure across both innings.