Washington Sundar’s three crucial wickets in the second session helped India dominate the one-off Test against Afghanistan. At tea on Day 3, Afghanistan, following on, were struggling at 98/5, with India firmly in control. Despite a better batting performance in their second innings, Afghanistan lost wickets at regular intervals, with Sundar leading India’s bowling attack effectively.
Afghanistan’s resistance was led by opener Sediqullah Atal, who showed a positive approach and mixed caution with aggression. However, India managed breakthroughs, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Abdul Malik and Sundar removing key batsmen like Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah. Sundar’s impressive figures of 3/30 put India in a strong position, with Afghanistan still trailing by 314 runs.
With Afghanistan facing an uphill task in the match, India’s bowlers, especially Sundar, have put them on the brink of victory. Sundar’s timely strikes have kept Afghanistan under pressure, showcasing India’s dominance in the Test match. As the game progresses, India looks set to secure a comprehensive win over Afghanistan.
