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India’s Record Test Win Over Afghanistan
6/8/2026, 11:33:21 PM
Core Facts
On 8 June 2026, India beat Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off Test at New Chandigarh. India declared 564/8, with Shubman Gill 126 and KL Rahul 100. Afghanistan were dismissed for 152, Suthar 6/33. Afghanistan made 112; Sundar 4/36 and Yadav 3/30 took the rest. Suthar finished with 7/62 and was player of the match.
Context
This was the second Test between the sides; their 2018 meeting ended with an Indian innings-and-262-run win. The 2026 margin surpasses India’s previous record of an innings and 272 runs against the West Indies in 2018, a new national high.
Key Performers
Manav Suthar (India) – debut left-arm spinner, 6/33 and 7/62 overall, fifth Indian to take a five-wicket haul on debut. Shubman Gill (captain) – 126. KL Rahul – 100. Washington Sundar (4/36, 52*) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/30). Hashmatullah Shahidi (Afghanistan captain) – 5 runs, noted team inexperience.
Statistics
India 564/8 (Gill 126, Rahul 100, Pant 81, Sudharsan 81, Sundar 52*). Afghanistan 152 (Suthar 6/33, Rahmat Shah 60) and 112 (Sundar 4/36, Yadav 3/30, Suthar 1/29).
Statements
Gill praised the win, noting the heat and the early follow-on. Shahidi admitted Afghanistan’s limited Test exposure and said the team must learn. Suthar, after receiving the player-of-the-match award, spoke of patience, consistency and the personal significance of his long-held dream.
Opposition
Shahidi emphasized Afghanistan’s structural disadvantage: “The reality is we don’t have that much experience in this format,” and “we don’t get enough opportunities to play this format.”
Conflicts
Reuters calls Suthar’s 6/33 the second-best Indian debut; France 24 and Sportstar call it third-best, showing no consensus on its ranking.
Quotes
- “A complete win, ticked all the boxes, so very happy.” — Shubman Gill, India captain
- “It was very hot. We decided that if we bowl them out by lunch or around the first drinks break in the second innings we will ask them to bat again.” — Shubman Gill, India captain
- “The reality is we don’t have that much experience in this format.” — Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan captain
- “I think we learned a lot from this game because we don’t get enough opportunities to play this format.” — Hashmatullah Shahidi, Afghanistan captain
- “The biggest lesson is that consistency is everything. You have to keep bowling in the same area over and over again.” — Manav Suthar, India spinner
- “It has been my dream from the very beginning to play Test cricket… it was an incredible moment for me and honestly felt quite unreal.” — Manav Suthar, India spinner
Outlook
India will turn to the three-match ODI series beginning 13 June, while Suthar could take a larger role as senior bowler Ravindra Jadeja nears retirement. Afghanistan’s staff is expected to seek more Test exposure to close the experience gap highlighted by their captain.