Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar impressed in his Test debut by taking six wickets, helping India dismiss Afghanistan for 152 in their first innings. India, with a massive lead of 412 runs, enforced the follow-on on Day 3 of the one-off Test match. Suthar’s exceptional bowling performance played a crucial role in India’s dominance over Afghanistan.
The morning session saw Suthar and Prasidh Krishna making key breakthroughs for India, putting pressure on the Afghan batting lineup. Despite Rahmat Shah’s fighting fifty and some resistance from Sharafuddin Ashraf, Afghanistan struggled against India’s bowling attack. Suthar’s maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket dismantled Afghanistan’s batting order.
Suthar’s remarkable figures of 6/33 from 22 overs showcased his talent and earned him a place among the few Indian spinners to achieve a five-wicket haul on Test debut. With Afghanistan collapsing for 152, India’s decision to enforce the follow-on highlighted their strong position in the match. Suthar’s stellar performance on debut left a lasting impact on the game.
