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IND vs AFG Live Score, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Mohammed Siraj provides breakthrough as Afghanistan lose Abdul Malik
IND vs AFG Live Score, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Barely a few hundred spectators were present to witness a memorable moment in Indian cricket as debutant Manav Suthar announced himself on the Test stage with a magnificent six-wicket haul against Afghanistan on the third day of the one-off Test today. The left-arm spinner's relentless spell of 6 for 33 helped dismiss the visitors for just 152 and allowed India to enforce the follow-on with a massive lead of 412 runs.
Suthar, who had already impressed with his classical approach on the second day, completed a rare feat by becoming only the 10th Indian to take a five-for on Test debut and the seventh spinner from the country to achieve the milestone. Bowling unchanged for long periods, he consistently extracted turn and bounce while keeping the Afghan batters under constant pressure.
Only Rahmat Shah offered any significant resistance. Fresh from becoming Afghanistan's first batter to score 1,000 Test runs, the experienced right-hander made a gritty 60 off 135 deliveries with nine boundaries and a six. He shared a stubborn stand with the injured Sharafuddin Ashraf, who courageously batted despite struggling with what appeared to be a hamstring issue. But once Suthar removed both batters in quick succession, the innings folded rapidly.
Afghanistan made a cautious start to their second essay and reached 18 without loss by lunch, though they still require 394 more runs to avoid an innings defeat against a rampant Indian side.
Suthar, who had already impressed with his classical approach on the second day, completed a rare feat by becoming only the 10th Indian to take a five-for on Test debut and the seventh spinner from the country to achieve the milestone. Bowling unchanged for long periods, he consistently extracted turn and bounce while keeping the Afghan batters under constant pressure.
Only Rahmat Shah offered any significant resistance. Fresh from becoming Afghanistan's first batter to score 1,000 Test runs, the experienced right-hander made a gritty 60 off 135 deliveries with nine boundaries and a six. He shared a stubborn stand with the injured Sharafuddin Ashraf, who courageously batted despite struggling with what appeared to be a hamstring issue. But once Suthar removed both batters in quick succession, the innings folded rapidly.
Afghanistan made a cautious start to their second essay and reached 18 without loss by lunch, though they still require 394 more runs to avoid an innings defeat against a rampant Indian side.
11:19 (IST) Jun 08
It will be Prasidh Krishna to bowl from the other end.
11:19 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 4/0 (1.1 overs)
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Prasidh Krishna to Abdul Malik, Full and wide of off, Abdul Malik leaves it all alone.
11:18 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 4/0 (0.6 overs)
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- Sediqullah Atal 4 (6)
- Abdul Malik 0 (0)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, Pushes it through now, on a length, on middle. Sediqullah Atal stabs it down by getting forward.
11:17 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 4/0 (0.5 overs)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, FOUR! Gets it away! Floated up, fuller and turning in, on middle. Sediqullah Atal gets down on a knee and has a slog with the turn. It comes off the inner half and goes wide of backward square leg for a boundary.
11:17 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 0/0 (0.4 overs)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, Flat and short, on middle. Sediqullah Atal rocks back to defend.
11:16 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 0/0 (0.3 overs)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, Turning back into the pads, on a good length. Atal nudges it to square leg.
11:16 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 0/0 (0.2 overs)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, A tough chance, but standing in close, you have got to take these. Quicker one, on the pads, Sediqullah Atal blocks this one. Atal couldn't keep this down, and the ball goes close to the right of Sai Sudharsan at short leg. Sai leans low and tries to catch this one, but he couldn't grab hold of it.
11:15 (IST) Jun 08
Afghanistan vs India Live Score : 0/0 (0.1 overs)
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, Appeal for LBW on the very first delivery, but the umpire turns the appeal down. Quicker one, around off, Sediqullah Atal prods onto his front foot and looks to block, but misses out and the ball clips Atal high on his back thigh and rolls towards first slip. Suthar was keen on sending this upstairs, but Shubman Gill opted against it after consultation with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. A wise decision not to send this upstairs, as the impact was outside the line.
08:24 (IST) Jun 08
India debutant Manav Suthar's memorable performance against Afghanistan came with an unusual twist. While the young spinner starred with the ball on the second day of the one-off Test in Mullanpur, his family chose not to witness the feat from the stands.
According to PTI, Manav's father Jagdish Suthar, a retired Physical Education teacher from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, had travelled to Mullanpur along with his wife and daughter Mansi to watch the left-arm spinner receive his maiden Test cap. However, the family returned home before the second day's play because of nerves and superstition.
Manav repaid the faith shown in him by India's team management with an outstanding spell of 3/21 in 15.5 overs, leaving Afghanistan struggling in their first innings.
According to PTI, Manav's father Jagdish Suthar, a retired Physical Education teacher from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar district, had travelled to Mullanpur along with his wife and daughter Mansi to watch the left-arm spinner receive his maiden Test cap. However, the family returned home before the second day's play because of nerves and superstition.
Manav repaid the faith shown in him by India's team management with an outstanding spell of 3/21 in 15.5 overs, leaving Afghanistan struggling in their first innings.
08:06 (IST) Jun 08
IND vs AFG Live Score: Sunil Gavaskar on debutant Manav Suthar
Sunil Gavaskar was particularly impressed not only by Manav Suthar's exploits with the ball but also by the composure and assurance he displayed with the bat. The batting great noted that the debutant looked comfortable at the crease and used his feet confidently during his useful lower-order contribution.
"Manav Suthar has certainly made an impressive start to his Test career. What stood out was not just his bowling, but also the confidence he showed with the bat, particularly in the way he used his feet and looked comfortable at the crease. With the ball, he was extremely accurate and consistently put the batters under pressure," he said.
Gavaskar also praised the young left-arm spinner for making full use of the assistance on offer from the surface. However, he pointed out that a sterner examination awaits on flatter tracks, where success demands greater variation and adaptability from spinners.
"Having said that, this was a highly encouraging debut, and he has shown the attributes to be a strong contender at the Test level going forward," he said.
"Manav Suthar has certainly made an impressive start to his Test career. What stood out was not just his bowling, but also the confidence he showed with the bat, particularly in the way he used his feet and looked comfortable at the crease. With the ball, he was extremely accurate and consistently put the batters under pressure," he said.
Gavaskar also praised the young left-arm spinner for making full use of the assistance on offer from the surface. However, he pointed out that a sterner examination awaits on flatter tracks, where success demands greater variation and adaptability from spinners.
"Having said that, this was a highly encouraging debut, and he has shown the attributes to be a strong contender at the Test level going forward," he said.
07:59 (IST) Jun 08
IND vs AFG: Saleem battles hard despite adversity
Afghanistan pacer Mohammad Saleem was rewarded for his persistence in difficult conditions, finishing with impressive figures of 6 for 140. Bowling under scorching temperatures, he consistently troubled the Indian batters and deservedly emerged as the visitors' standout performer.
Saleem struck early on the second morning by removing Gill with a superb delivery that pitched up and moved away enough to find the edge. He later accounted for Dhruv Jurel with a reverse-swinging delivery that crashed into the stumps after the batter decided to leave the ball.
Omarzai too bowled with plenty of heart and was unlucky not to have better figures despite creating several chances. However, Afghanistan's bowlers lacked support and their batters struggled to cope with India's disciplined attack. Facing a daunting deficit of 451 runs, the visitors will need something extraordinary on Day Three to avoid a heavy defeat.
Saleem struck early on the second morning by removing Gill with a superb delivery that pitched up and moved away enough to find the edge. He later accounted for Dhruv Jurel with a reverse-swinging delivery that crashed into the stumps after the batter decided to leave the ball.
Omarzai too bowled with plenty of heart and was unlucky not to have better figures despite creating several chances. However, Afghanistan's bowlers lacked support and their batters struggled to cope with India's disciplined attack. Facing a daunting deficit of 451 runs, the visitors will need something extraordinary on Day Three to avoid a heavy defeat.
07:59 (IST) Jun 08
Live Cricket Score: Pant's 81 headlines morning session
Before India's declaration, Rishabh Pant answered his critics with a mature and entertaining innings of 81 from 121 deliveries. The wicketkeeper-batter blended aggression with discipline, playing his trademark strokes while resisting the temptation to attack every ball. His knock contained six boundaries and three sixes and kept the scoreboard moving during the morning session.
Pant looked set for another Test hundred but perished against off-spinner Hashmatullah Shahidi while trying to accelerate. Charging down the track, he failed to reach the pitch of the ball and offered a simple catch to Azmatullah Omarzai.
The sparse Sunday crowd had expected more fireworks from the left-hander once the spinners came on, making his dismissal a disappointing moment. Nevertheless, his innings once again underlined his value in the longest format and helped India stretch their dominance over Afghanistan in the contest.
Pant looked set for another Test hundred but perished against off-spinner Hashmatullah Shahidi while trying to accelerate. Charging down the track, he failed to reach the pitch of the ball and offered a simple catch to Azmatullah Omarzai.
The sparse Sunday crowd had expected more fireworks from the left-hander once the spinners came on, making his dismissal a disappointing moment. Nevertheless, his innings once again underlined his value in the longest format and helped India stretch their dominance over Afghanistan in the contest.
07:58 (IST) Jun 08
IND vs AFG Live Score: Three wickets highlight superb spell
Suthar's first wicket came just before tea when opener Abdul Malik attempted an ambitious sweep after struggling to read the spinner. The extra bounce generated by the delivery made the shot look awkward and handed India the breakthrough. He then produced a beautifully crafted dismissal to remove former KKR batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
After bowling several deliveries that went straight, Suthar tempted Gurbaz into defending one that dipped late and turned away, taking the edge through to Sai Sudharsan at second slip. His third victim, Afsar Zazai, fell to another cleverly disguised delivery that stopped on the surface and forced a leading edge back to the bowler.
Throughout the spell, Gill backed the youngster with long spells from one end while rotating his other bowlers. Suthar responded magnificently, producing a performance that highlighted both skill and temperament on debut.
After bowling several deliveries that went straight, Suthar tempted Gurbaz into defending one that dipped late and turned away, taking the edge through to Sai Sudharsan at second slip. His third victim, Afsar Zazai, fell to another cleverly disguised delivery that stopped on the surface and forced a leading edge back to the bowler.
Throughout the spell, Gill backed the youngster with long spells from one end while rotating his other bowlers. Suthar responded magnificently, producing a performance that highlighted both skill and temperament on debut.
07:58 (IST) Jun 08
IND vs AFG: Old-school spin leaves experts impressed
Suthar's bowling was a throwback to classical left-arm spin and perhaps the most heartening aspect for Indian cricket. At a time when T20 cricket has turned many spinners into defensive operators, the youngster relied on traditional virtues of flight, loop and turn. His high release point allowed him to impart heavy revolutions on the ball, creating drift before turning it away from right-handers.
Television pitch maps showed his remarkable consistency as he repeatedly landed the ball in the same area but extracted different results. Some deliveries turned sharply, others bounced extra while a few skidded through as arm balls. His repetitive action and ability to deceive batters in the air made him a delight to watch.
If his debut performance is any indication, Indian selectors can feel reassured about a smooth transition whenever Ravindra Jadeja eventually steps away from Test cricket.
Television pitch maps showed his remarkable consistency as he repeatedly landed the ball in the same area but extracted different results. Some deliveries turned sharply, others bounced extra while a few skidded through as arm balls. His repetitive action and ability to deceive batters in the air made him a delight to watch.
If his debut performance is any indication, Indian selectors can feel reassured about a smooth transition whenever Ravindra Jadeja eventually steps away from Test cricket.
07:57 (IST) Jun 08
Live Cricket Score: India pile on 564 before declaration
India resumed the day in a commanding position and eventually declared their first innings at 564 for 8 after Washington Sundar completed a composed unbeaten half-century. The all-rounder made 52 not out and shared a valuable 54-run partnership with Suthar, who looked comfortable during his entertaining 28 off 41 balls.
The declaration came immediately after Washington reached his fifty, with Gill deciding that the bowlers had enough runs to work with.
Earlier in the morning, captain Gill added only a few runs to his overnight score before falling for a well-made 126. Dhruv Jurel played some attractive strokes but departed for 19. Despite regular wickets, India maintained their dominance through useful contributions down the order. Their imposing total left Afghanistan with a huge task and ensured that the pressure firmly remained on the visitors from the moment they began their reply.
The declaration came immediately after Washington reached his fifty, with Gill deciding that the bowlers had enough runs to work with.
Earlier in the morning, captain Gill added only a few runs to his overnight score before falling for a well-made 126. Dhruv Jurel played some attractive strokes but departed for 19. Despite regular wickets, India maintained their dominance through useful contributions down the order. Their imposing total left Afghanistan with a huge task and ensured that the pressure firmly remained on the visitors from the moment they began their reply.
07:56 (IST) Jun 08
IND vs AFG Live Score: Suthar shines on dream debut
Debutant Manav Suthar emerged as the biggest positive for India as his classical left-arm spin put the hosts in complete control on the second day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan on Sunday.
The 23-year-old from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan returned figures of 3 for 21 in 15.5 overs as Afghanistan ended the day struggling at 113 for 5, still 451 runs behind India's massive first-innings total.
Suthar's maiden Test appearance offered a glimpse into India's spin-bowling future, with his ability to extract drift, turn and bounce standing out.
Skipper Shubman Gill showed immense faith in the youngster, allowing him to bowl unchanged for long spells. Prasidh Krishna complemented him well with figures of 2 for 27. With Afghanistan already under severe pressure, India will head into Day Three hoping to wrap up the innings quickly and push for a comprehensive victory.
The 23-year-old from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan returned figures of 3 for 21 in 15.5 overs as Afghanistan ended the day struggling at 113 for 5, still 451 runs behind India's massive first-innings total.
Suthar's maiden Test appearance offered a glimpse into India's spin-bowling future, with his ability to extract drift, turn and bounce standing out.
Skipper Shubman Gill showed immense faith in the youngster, allowing him to bowl unchanged for long spells. Prasidh Krishna complemented him well with figures of 2 for 27. With Afghanistan already under severe pressure, India will head into Day Three hoping to wrap up the innings quickly and push for a comprehensive victory.
IND vs AFG Live Score, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Manav Suthar's dream Test debut gathered further momentum today as the young left-arm spinner claimed a six-wicket haul to bowl Afghanistan out for a modest 152 in their first innings and put India firmly in command of the one-off Test. Enforcing the follow-on after securing a mammoth 412-run lead, India maintained their dominance as Afghanistan reached 18 without loss at lunch, still needing another 394 runs to avoid an innings defeat.
The 23-year-old from Rajasthan finished with superb figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian and the seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut. His accuracy and ability to repeatedly hit the same area left the Afghan batters struggling for answers.
Veteran Rahmat Shah once again stood out for the visitors with a fighting 60 off 135 balls, adding 33 runs with the injured Sharafuddin Ashraf after Prasidh Krishna had removed Azmatullah Omarzai. Ashraf battled through a suspected hamstring problem before edging Suthar behind, while Rahmat eventually became the spinner's fifth victim attempting an ambitious slog sweep. Despite his resistance, Afghanistan were unable to prevent another batting collapse as India's newest spin sensation continued to make a remarkable first impression.
The 23-year-old from Rajasthan finished with superb figures of 6 for 33 from 22 overs, becoming only the 10th Indian and the seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut. His accuracy and ability to repeatedly hit the same area left the Afghan batters struggling for answers.
Veteran Rahmat Shah once again stood out for the visitors with a fighting 60 off 135 balls, adding 33 runs with the injured Sharafuddin Ashraf after Prasidh Krishna had removed Azmatullah Omarzai. Ashraf battled through a suspected hamstring problem before edging Suthar behind, while Rahmat eventually became the spinner's fifth victim attempting an ambitious slog sweep. Despite his resistance, Afghanistan were unable to prevent another batting collapse as India's newest spin sensation continued to make a remarkable first impression.
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