IND vs AFG Only Afghanistan tour of India Test Highlights saw India complete a dominant innings-and-300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. The victory handed India a 1-0 series triumph. The home side dictated proceedings from the very first day and wrapped up the match comfortably within three days.
IND vs AFG Afghanistan tour of India 2026: Highlights Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
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Match Highlights
India’s decision to bat first after winning the toss laid the foundation for a one-sided contest in New Chandigarh. The surface offered reliable bounce and good batting conditions on the opening day, encouraging the hosts to post a commanding first-innings total. Afghanistan’s bowlers showed discipline in patches, but they struggled to maintain pressure for extended periods as India’s top order steadily accumulated runs.
The innings began with Afghanistan finding an early breakthrough when Mohammad Saleem dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal for 24. However, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan quickly stabilized the innings. Their partnership removed any early pressure and ensured India moved through the first session without further significant setbacks. Rahul combined patience with controlled stroke play, while Sudharsan maintained scoring momentum through the middle phase.
As the ball softened, batting became increasingly comfortable. Sudharsan’s 81 from 104 deliveries provided fluency, and his stand with Rahul helped India move into a dominant position. Afghanistan’s bowlers created occasional opportunities, but the partnership carried India to 180 before Sudharsan was dismissed. By that stage, the visitors had already spent long periods in the field with limited reward.
Rahul’s century was another crucial moment in India’s march toward a massive total. His 100 from 165 balls anchored the innings and allowed the middle order to build around a solid platform. Although Rahul departed at 247, the foundations had already been established for an imposing score. Afghanistan needed a strong response with the ball, but India still had considerable batting depth remaining.
Captain Shubman Gill then produced the defining batting performance of the match. His 126 from 177 deliveries combined patience with authority, and he formed an important partnership with Rishabh Pant. The pair steadily wore down Afghanistan’s attack, rotating strike effectively and punishing loose deliveries. Their stand carried India beyond 400 and effectively removed any realistic opportunity for Afghanistan to regain control.
Pant contributed an entertaining 81, including three sixes, while maintaining the momentum created by Gill. Even after both batters departed, India’s lower order continued the scoring. Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 52, Manav Suthar added 28, and Mohammed Siraj struck a rapid 22 from only 12 deliveries. These contributions ensured India declared at a massive 564/8 after 127 overs.
Mohammad Saleem emerged as Afghanistan’s standout bowler despite the heavy workload. His six-wicket haul accounted for several key dismissals and prevented the total from becoming even larger. However, the lack of support from the rest of the attack meant India consistently found partnerships throughout the innings. Afghanistan entered their first innings already facing a significant deficit and immediate scoreboard pressure.
The visitors’ reply never gathered momentum. Abdul Malik and Sediqullah Atal attempted a positive start, but India quickly asserted control through disciplined pace and spin. Prasidh Krishna removed Atal, while Manav Suthar’s left-arm spin became increasingly influential. Afghanistan slipped to 62/3 before Rahmat Shah began a resistance effort.
Rahmat Shah’s 60 was Afghanistan’s best contribution with the bat across the match. He displayed resilience against a disciplined Indian attack and briefly suggested the possibility of a longer stay at the crease. However, wickets continued to fall regularly around him. Suthar’s accuracy and control proved particularly difficult to counter, and he dismantled the lower order to finish with outstanding figures of 6/33. Afghanistan were bowled out for 152, leaving India with an enormous lead and enforcing the follow-on.
The second innings started with greater intent from Afghanistan. Sediqullah Atal played positively for his 42, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck 24 at a run-a-ball rate. For a short period, the visitors looked more competitive and reached 74/2. Yet the momentum shifted again once India’s spinners tightened their grip. Washington Sundar delivered a decisive spell, removing several middle-order batters and preventing any meaningful recovery.
From 74/2, Afghanistan lost wickets at regular intervals and struggled to build partnerships. Sundar claimed 4/36, while Kuldeep Yadav added 3/30 to complement the spin pressure. Manav Suthar also contributed another wicket, ensuring Afghanistan never escaped India’s control. The visitors were eventually dismissed for 112 in 35.5 overs, with Sharafuddin Ashraf absent hurt, handing India victory by an innings and 300 runs.
Toss Winner
India won the toss and elected to bat first.
Key Moment
The decisive turning point came during Afghanistan’s first innings when Manav Suthar ripped through the batting order with figures of 6/33, bowling the visitors out for 152 and forcing the follow-on after India had posted 564/8 declared.
Star Performer / MVP
Manav Suthar
Player of the Match Manav Suthar defined the contest with 28 runs, bowling figures of 6/33 in the first innings and 1/29 in the second innings, finishing with seven wickets in the match.
India vs Afghanistan Match Summary
Team | Score |
|---|---|
India | 564/8d (127 overs) |
Afghanistan | 152 all out (58.4 overs) & 112 all out (35.5 overs, following on) |
Result | India won by an innings and 300 runs |
Player of the Match | Manav Suthar |
Highest Run-Getter of the Series | Shubman Gill 126 |
Highest Wicket-Taker of the Series | Manav Suthar 7 |
IND vs AFG Playing XI
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna
Afghanistan: Abdul Malik, Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Afsar Zazai (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Nangeyalia Kharote, Mohammad Saleem, Ziaur Rahman
FAQs – Yesterday’s India vs Afghanistan Test no. 2621 (Jun 06, 2026)
Q1: What was the final score of yesterday’s India vs Afghanistan match?
A1: Yesterday (June 06-08, 2026): Test no. 2621
India (564/8 declared) beat Afghanistan (152 and 112) by an innings and 300 runs.
India: Shubman Gill scored 126, while KL Rahul added 100 and Manav Suthar took six wickets in the first innings.
Afghanistan: Rahmat Shah top-scored with 60, while Mohammad Saleem claimed six wickets in India’s first innings.
Result: India won the one-off series 1-0.
Q2: Who was named the Player of the Match?
A2: Manav Suthar was named the Player of the Match for his all-round contribution of 28 runs along with bowling figures of 6/33 in Afghanistan’s first innings and 1/29 in the second innings.
Q3: Where was the match played, and who won the toss?
A3: The match was played at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh. India won the toss and elected to bat first.
Q4: Who were the top performers with the bat for both sides?
A4: For India, Shubman Gill was the leading scorer with 126 runs, while KL Rahul also made a century with 100. For Afghanistan, Rahmat Shah was the highest run-scorer with 60 runs in the first innings.