India showcased dominance in the one-off Test against Afghanistan by declaring at 564/8 in 126 overs and restricting the visitors to 113/5 at stumps on day two. Debutant spinner Manav Suthar shined with 3-21, while Afghanistan trails by 451 runs.
Washington Sundar’s composed 52 not out and Mohammed Siraj’s quick 22 off 12 balls contributed to India’s strong position. Captain Shubman Gill declared after Sundar’s fifty, giving bowlers ample time to pressure Afghanistan.
Afghanistan struggled in response, with Abdul Malik falling to Suthar’s spin and Prasidh Krishna dismissing Sediqullah Atal. Suthar’s controlled bowling kept Afghanistan in check, with key wickets including Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s.
Rahmat Shah provided stability for Afghanistan with an unbeaten 43, becoming the first Afghan player to surpass 1000 Test runs. Despite brief partnerships, Afghanistan faced challenges, with Afsar Zazai’s resistance ending dramatically against Suthar.
