The Indian team continued their strong performance against Afghanistan in the only Test of the series. After scoring 568 runs and declaring their first innings, India bowled Afghanistan out for just 152 runs. A big reason for Afghanistan’s collapse was the excellent bowling performance of Manav Suthar, who played a key role in helping India take control of the match. The debutant has been exceptional with the ball, taking six wickets to his name and leaving Afghanistan helpless in the clash.
Bowling 22 overs in the clash, Suthar conceded 33 runs to his name and took six wickets. His performance also helped team India enforce the follow-on as Afghanistan were bundled out for 152. The visitors trail India by 412 runs, and the game is quickly slipping away from their grasp. It is interesting to note that the Indian team has been dominant throughout the clash against Afghanistan.
Manav Suthar Registers Second-Best Bowling Figures by an Indian on Test Debut
Coming in to bat first, the side managed to post a total of 568 runs on the board, and it was thanks to centuries by Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. With Sai Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant scoring 81 runs each to their names. Speaking of Manav Suthar, the debutant has been breathtaking for the hosts on his debut. With six wickets to his name and conceding just 33 runs in the 22 overs that he bowled, Suthar has been virtually unplayable against Afghanistan, with the visitors having a tough time adjusting to his turn and variations.
Manav Suthar’s bowling figures of 6 wickets for 33 runs in 22 overs are now the second-best by an Indian player on Test debut. Only Narendra Hirwani has better figures, having taken 8 wickets for 61 runs against the West Indies cricket team in 1988. Suthar’s outstanding spell against Afghanistan has placed him among the finest Indian debut performances in Test cricket. Having enforced a follow-on with a lead of 412 runs, India will be looking to end the game as soon as possible, as the side is going for a huge win against the visitors.