India
564/8 (126.6)
Afghanistan
152/10 (58.4)
India won by an innings and 300 runs
Player of the MatchManav Suthar
Match Info
FixtureIndia vs Afghanistan
MatchIND vs AFG • One-off Test • Afghanistan tour of India 2026
SeriesAfghanistan tour of India 2026
Match TypeOne-off Test
DateSaturday, June 6
Time9:30 AM LOCAL, 4:00 AM GMT, 9:00 PM PT, 12:00 AM ET
VenueMaharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
TossIndia won the toss and opt to Bat
UmpiresRichard Illingworth, Sharfuddoula Saikat
3rd UmpireChris Gaffaney
RefereeRanjan Madugalle
Player of the MatchManav Suthar
Player Of Match QuoteManav Suthar | PoTM: (Test cricket is easy, right?) No sir, it's not really like that. (His feeling on receiving the India cap) It was a very unreal feeling. It has been my dream from the very beginning to play for India and to play Test cricket. So it was an incredible moment for me and honestly felt quite unreal. (Did batting before bowling help settle his nerves?) No. Even when I went out to bat, I felt quite comfortable. As I settled in and faced a few deliveries, I realized there was a bit of assistance for the spinners on the wicket. Then, when I came on to bowl and delivered my first over, I got the same feeling. After that, my only focus was to keep using the right line, length and pace. (Relying on his stock ball primarily and then experimenting) Yes, initially my focus was on understanding how the wicket was playing. That's why I wanted to rely on my stock delivery as much as possible. Once I understood that the wicket was a little slow and required some variation in pace, I started making those adjustments. But the main idea was always to make my stock ball as effective as possible. (How did it feel getting the second new ball?) It's a matter of great pride. Being trusted with that responsibility means a lot. (The review he wanted to take and was denied) It was more of a heat-of-the-moment decision. From where I was standing, it looked absolutely plumb, so I felt it was worth taking the review. (What's the biggest lesson you've learned from this match?) The biggest lesson is that consistency is everything. You have to keep bowling in the same area over and over again. I think that's the most important thing in Test cricket. It's a format that demands a lot of patience. That's what I've learned – keep being patient, stick to your plans and keep hitting the right areas consistently.
