Manav Suthar becomes 2nd Indian this century to pick 5 wickets on Test debut innings
India's debutant left-arm spinner ripped through Afghanistan with 6/33 and helped enforce the follow-on. The spell, backed by a handy 28, put him among India's best Test debutants.
India’s newest left-arm spinner made an immediate impact on Test debut, tearing through the Afghanistan batting lineup to return remarkable figures of 6/33. His performance helped India enforce the follow-on with a commanding lead of 412 runs, placing him among an elite group of Indian debutants.
IND vs AFG: Updates
He now holds the third-best figures by an Indian in an innings on Test debut, with only Narendra Hirwani ahead of him, who famously took two eight-wicket hauls against West Indies in Chennai in 1988.
The young spinner played a pivotal role in putting India firmly in control of the one-off Test, returning 6 for 33 after also contributing a useful 28 runs lower down the order in the first innings. His all-round involvement further underlined his value to the side on debut.
Hailing from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, the left-arm spinner completed a maiden five-wicket haul before going on to add further breakthroughs as Afghanistan’s batting order crumbled under sustained pressure. He completed the milestone after dismissing Rahmat Shah, who was fighting alone on 60, followed by the removal of Saleem Safi, who himself had earlier bowled impressively in the match.
The deliveries to Rahmat and Safi were a classic example of his control and turn. Fired in on the stumps, they gripped sharply off the surface and struck the batter on the pads. India went up in a confident appeal, and the umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger.
With this spell, the debutant not only announced himself on the international stage but also played a decisive role in ensuring India maintained complete control of the contest from start to finish. The young spinner has given selectors plenty to think about as the race for places in India's Test squad continues.
INDIANS WITH 5-WICKET HAUL ON TEST DEBUT INNINGS
Narendra Hirwani – 8/61 vs West Indies (1988)
Narendra Hirwani – 8/75 vs West Indies (1988)
Manav Suthar – 6/33 vs Afghanistan (2026)*
Abid Ali – 6/55 vs Australia (1967)
Dilip Doshi – 6/103 vs Australia (1979)
Vaman Kumar – 5/64 vs Pakistan (1961)
Amit Mishra – 5/71 vs Australia (2008)
Mohammad Nissar – 5/93 vs England (1932)
India’s newest left-arm spinner made an immediate impact on Test debut, tearing through the Afghanistan batting lineup to return remarkable figures of 6/33. His performance helped India enforce the follow-on with a commanding lead of 412 runs, placing him among an elite group of Indian debutants.
IND vs AFG: Updates
He now holds the third-best figures by an Indian in an innings on Test debut, with only Narendra Hirwani ahead of him, who famously took two eight-wicket hauls against West Indies in Chennai in 1988.
The young spinner played a pivotal role in putting India firmly in control of the one-off Test, returning 6 for 33 after also contributing a useful 28 runs lower down the order in the first innings. His all-round involvement further underlined his value to the side on debut.
Hailing from Sri Ganganagar in Rajasthan, the left-arm spinner completed a maiden five-wicket haul before going on to add further breakthroughs as Afghanistan’s batting order crumbled under sustained pressure. He completed the milestone after dismissing Rahmat Shah, who was fighting alone on 60, followed by the removal of Saleem Safi, who himself had earlier bowled impressively in the match.
The deliveries to Rahmat and Safi were a classic example of his control and turn. Fired in on the stumps, they gripped sharply off the surface and struck the batter on the pads. India went up in a confident appeal, and the umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger.
With this spell, the debutant not only announced himself on the international stage but also played a decisive role in ensuring India maintained complete control of the contest from start to finish. The young spinner has given selectors plenty to think about as the race for places in India's Test squad continues.
INDIANS WITH 5-WICKET HAUL ON TEST DEBUT INNINGS
Narendra Hirwani – 8/61 vs West Indies (1988)
Narendra Hirwani – 8/75 vs West Indies (1988)
Manav Suthar – 6/33 vs Afghanistan (2026)*
Abid Ali – 6/55 vs Australia (1967)
Dilip Doshi – 6/103 vs Australia (1979)
Vaman Kumar – 5/64 vs Pakistan (1961)
Amit Mishra – 5/71 vs Australia (2008)
Mohammad Nissar – 5/93 vs England (1932)
