India Crush Afghanistan By Innings And 300 Runs, Register Record Test Victory
- By Thetripurapost Desk, New Chandigarh:
- Jun 08, 2026
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India recorded the largest victory margin in its Test cricket history (BCCI Official) after crushing Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh on Monday.
The match ended inside three days as India's batsmen and spinners completely outclassed the visitors.
The historic triumph surpassed India's previous biggest Test win — an innings and 272-run victory against the West Indies in Rajkot in 2018. The result also marked India's 186th Test victory overall (India vs Afghanistan Test Match Report)
India Post Massive First-Innings Total
After winning the toss, India piled up a commanding 564/8 declared, powered by centuries from captain Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. The huge total put Afghanistan under immediate pressure and laid the foundation for a record-breaking win.
Manav Suthar Announces Arrival In Style
Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar emerged as the biggest talking point of the match. The youngster ripped through Afghanistan's batting lineup, claiming 6 wickets for 33 runs in the first innings before finishing with seven wickets in the match. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
Suthar's debut figures rank among the finest by an Indian bowler in Test cricket and have instantly placed him among the country's most promising spin talents.
Afghanistan Collapse Under Spin Pressure
Afghanistan were bowled out for 152 in their first innings and were forced to follow on after conceding a huge deficit. Their second innings ended at just 112, with Washington Sundar taking four wickets and Kuldeep Yadav claiming three. India completed the match comfortably to seal a historic victory.
Major Records Set In New Chandigarh Test
• India's biggest victory in Test cricket history.
• India's 186th Test win overall.
• Second-largest Test victory by an Asian team.
• Afghanistan's heaviest defeat in Test cricket.
• Manav Suthar wins Player of the Match on Test debut.
• Afghanistan's 112 became their third-lowest Test total.
India Continue Dominance In Red-Ball Cricket
The emphatic victory highlights India's continued strength in Test cricket and showcases the emergence of a new generation of match-winners. With Manav Suthar making an immediate impact and the team dominating in every department, Indian cricket fans have plenty of reasons to celebrate after another historic performance.
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