India achieved their most dominant Test victory against Afghanistan, winning by an innings and 300 runs in less than three days. Shubman Gill and KL Rahul’s centuries, along with Manav Suthar’s impressive debut bowling performance, were instrumental in India’s commanding win. India declared their first innings at 564/8, then bowled out Afghanistan for 152 and 112 in the follow-on, surpassing their previous biggest Test victory.
The foundation for India’s victory was set by a strong top-order performance after Afghanistan chose to bowl. Rahul scored 100 runs with authority, while captain Gill showcased his class with a majestic 126. Sai Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant also contributed significantly, putting Afghanistan’s bowlers under pressure. Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 52 and valuable lower-order contributions led India to declare at 564/8.
In response, Afghanistan struggled to build momentum in their first innings, with Suthar’s exceptional bowling performance standing out. Suthar claimed six crucial wickets for just 33 runs, supported by Prasidh Krishna’s 3 for 37. Facing a huge deficit, Afghanistan showed more intent in their second innings, but India’s bowlers, led by Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav, quickly dismantled their batting lineup.
India’s comprehensive victory, their largest by margin in Test cricket, highlighted their dominance in all aspects of the game. Gill, Rahul, Sudharsan, Pant, Sundar, and Suthar played key roles in India’s commanding performance, showcasing the team’s depth and skill. Despite brief positives from Rahmat Shah and Sediqullah Atal for Afghanistan, they were overwhelmed by India’s relentless display of superiority.
