Suthar Stars as India Dominates Afghanistan Test

India declares 564/8 against Afghanistan. Debutant Manav Suthar takes 3 wickets as visitors trail by 451 runs. Read the latest updates.

India declared their first innings at 564/8 on day two of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in New Chandigarh. The hosts built a massive total thanks to centuries from Shubman Gill (126) and KL Rahul (100), supported by significant scores from Sai Sudharsan (81) and Rishabh Pant (81). Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 52 as captain Shubman Gill called time on the innings.

Afghanistan's batting lineup faltered early, with debutant spinner Manav Suthar taking three wickets for just 21 runs. Prasidh Krishna also contributed with two crucial breakthroughs. Rahmat Shah provided some resistance, becoming the first Afghanistan player to reach 1,000 Test runs, ending the day on 43 not out. However, Afghanistan finished the day at 113/5, trailing by 451 runs, with India firmly in control of the match.

India's bowlers maintained relentless pressure throughout the day, ensuring Afghanistan's batters struggled to find any rhythm. With half the Afghanistan side back in the pavilion and the follow-on looming, the visitors face a difficult challenge to save the match. India will aim to quickly wrap up the game on day three. Mohammad Saleem Safi was Afghanistan's top bowler, taking 6 wickets for 140 runs.

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