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IND vs AFG Highlights, One-Off Test Match Day 3: India register biggest-ever victory, beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs
IND vs AFG, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Manav Suthar announced himself on the Test stage in style as India thrashed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test, recording the biggest innings victory in their history. The debutant left-arm spinner was the standout performer with match figures of 7 for 62 and a memorable first-innings haul of 6 for 33 that laid the foundation for India's dominance.
After being bowled out for 152 in reply to India's 564 for 8 declared, Afghanistan were forced to follow on but collapsed again for just 112 midway through the third day. Washington Sundar exploited the visitors' reckless approach brilliantly to return 4 for 36, while Kuldeep Yadav also enjoyed some success with figures of 3 for 30.
Suthar's debut could prove to be the most significant development for Indian cricket. With Ravichandran Ashwin already retired and Ravindra Jadeja nearing the latter stages of his Test career, the 23-year-old showcased the qualities needed to carry India's spin legacy forward. His accuracy, ability to impart heavy revolutions and knack of extracting turn and bounce from a docile track impressed throughout the match.
He became the 10th Indian bowler and seventh spinner to take a five-wicket haul on debut, underlining the magnitude of his achievement. The sparse crowd present on Monday morning witnessed the arrival of a promising new spin star.
Afghanistan's resistance was limited to veteran Rahmat Shah, who became the first batter from his country to reach 1,000 Test runs during his first-innings 60. However, a combination of inexperience and questionable shot selection ensured the visitors were no match for India's disciplined spin attack as the hosts completed another emphatic victory over the Afghans.
After being bowled out for 152 in reply to India's 564 for 8 declared, Afghanistan were forced to follow on but collapsed again for just 112 midway through the third day. Washington Sundar exploited the visitors' reckless approach brilliantly to return 4 for 36, while Kuldeep Yadav also enjoyed some success with figures of 3 for 30.
Suthar's debut could prove to be the most significant development for Indian cricket. With Ravichandran Ashwin already retired and Ravindra Jadeja nearing the latter stages of his Test career, the 23-year-old showcased the qualities needed to carry India's spin legacy forward. His accuracy, ability to impart heavy revolutions and knack of extracting turn and bounce from a docile track impressed throughout the match.
He became the 10th Indian bowler and seventh spinner to take a five-wicket haul on debut, underlining the magnitude of his achievement. The sparse crowd present on Monday morning witnessed the arrival of a promising new spin star.
Afghanistan's resistance was limited to veteran Rahmat Shah, who became the first batter from his country to reach 1,000 Test runs during his first-innings 60. However, a combination of inexperience and questionable shot selection ensured the visitors were no match for India's disciplined spin attack as the hosts completed another emphatic victory over the Afghans.
11:17 (IST) Jun 08
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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
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Manav Suthar to Sediqullah Atal, Turning back into the pads, on a good length. Atal nudges it to square leg.
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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
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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, One-Off Test Match Day 3: India's crushing innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test was expected, but the emergence of debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar as a genuine long-term option was the biggest takeaway for the hosts. The 23-year-old from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan finished with match figures of 7 for 62, including a stunning 6 for 33 in the first innings, as India completed their biggest-ever innings win midway through the third day.
Afghanistan, who were dismissed for 152 in the first innings, fared even worse after being asked to follow on and were shot out for 112 in just 35.5 overs. Washington Sundar starred in the second innings with 4 for 36, while Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with 3 for 30.
Suthar became only the 10th Indian bowler and seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut. More importantly, he provided encouraging signs that India have a ready successor waiting in the wings as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his red-ball career.
The young spinner's ability to repeatedly hit the same area, generate sharp revolutions and extract both bounce and turn from an otherwise placid surface marked him out as a bowler capable of succeeding at the highest level. While sterner challenges await, particularly on the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, Suthar's impressive initiation could allow India to gradually plan for life after Jadeja.
Afghanistan's batters, meanwhile, struggled with both skill and temperament. Poor shot selection hastened their downfall in the second innings, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah among those who perished attempting ambitious strokes. India thus eclipsed their previous best innings victory margin against Afghanistan, which came in 2018 when they won by an innings and 262 runs.
Afghanistan, who were dismissed for 152 in the first innings, fared even worse after being asked to follow on and were shot out for 112 in just 35.5 overs. Washington Sundar starred in the second innings with 4 for 36, while Kuldeep Yadav chipped in with 3 for 30.
Suthar became only the 10th Indian bowler and seventh spinner from the country to claim a five-wicket haul on Test debut. More importantly, he provided encouraging signs that India have a ready successor waiting in the wings as Ravindra Jadeja approaches the twilight of his red-ball career.
The young spinner's ability to repeatedly hit the same area, generate sharp revolutions and extract both bounce and turn from an otherwise placid surface marked him out as a bowler capable of succeeding at the highest level. While sterner challenges await, particularly on the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, Suthar's impressive initiation could allow India to gradually plan for life after Jadeja.
Afghanistan's batters, meanwhile, struggled with both skill and temperament. Poor shot selection hastened their downfall in the second innings, with Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah among those who perished attempting ambitious strokes. India thus eclipsed their previous best innings victory margin against Afghanistan, which came in 2018 when they won by an innings and 262 runs.
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