OUT! Caught. Kuldeep Yadav to Saleem Safi. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Sudharsan. A crushing victory for India, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in this one-off Test. After piling up 564/8 declared, India once again dismantled the Afghan batting, bowling them out for just 112 in the second innings. The lone resistance came from Sediqullah Atal, who battled for 42 off 80 balls, but wickets fell regularly around him. Washington Sundar was the standout bowler claiming four wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with three. Afghanistan's batting frailties were exposed once more, with no partnerships of note. This result will be remembered as a debut to cherish for Manav Suthar and a statement of India's depth and strength in Test cricket. Manav Suthar is the Player of the Match.
35.4
Nangeyalia Khan c Manav Suthar b Kuldeep Yadav 6 (11)
OUT! Caught. Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Suthar. Manav Suthar takes an easy catch.
35.3
APPEAL! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed to first slip for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal, appeal made for Caught. The on-field umpire has to reverse his decision.
35.2
APPEAL! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pant, appeal made for L.B.W. Kharoti survives.
35.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Pant.
End of Over 35
Over 35. no runs. Bowler: Washington Sundar. Afghanistan: 112/7 (rr 3.20)
34.6
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for no runs, fielded by Suthar.
34.5
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
34.4
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs.
34.3
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
34.2
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short leg for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
34.1
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
33.5
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
33.4
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
33.3
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
33.2
SIX! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
33.1
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
End of Over 33
Over 33. no runs. Bowler: Washington Sundar. Afghanistan: 106/7 (rr 3.21)
32.6
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
32.5
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pant.
32.4
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
32.3
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
32.2
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
32.1
Azmatullah c Kuldeep Yadav b Washington Sundar 4 (5)
OUT! Caught. Washington Sundar to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Yadav. Seven down for Afghanistan.
Manav Suthar to Nangyalai Kharoti. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
31.5
Afsar Zazai lbw b Manav Suthar 8 (19)
OUT! L.B.W. Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. Plumb in front.
31.4
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Sudharsan.
31.3
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Siraj.
31.2
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
31.1
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
End of Over 31
Over 31. 6 runs. Bowler: Washington Sundar. Afghanistan: 104/5 (rr 3.35)
30.6
Washington Sundar to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Commentary
OUT! Caught. Kuldeep Yadav to Saleem Safi. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, down leg side on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to short extra cover, caught by Sudharsan. A crushing victory for India, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in this one-off Test. After piling up 564/8 declared, India once again dismantled the Afghan batting, bowling them out for just 112 in the second innings. The lone resistance came from Sediqullah Atal, who battled for 42 off 80 balls, but wickets fell regularly around him. Washington Sundar was the standout bowler claiming four wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with three. Afghanistan's batting frailties were exposed once more, with no partnerships of note. This result will be remembered as a debut to cherish for Manav Suthar and a statement of India's depth and strength in Test cricket. Manav Suthar is the Player of the Match.
OUT! Caught. Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to backward point, caught by Suthar. Manav Suthar takes an easy catch.
APPEAL! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Googly half volley, outside off stump on the front foot reverse sweeping, mis-timed to first slip for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal, appeal made for Caught. The on-field umpire has to reverse his decision.
APPEAL! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump moves in front sweeping, hit pad to short leg for no runs, fielded by Pant, appeal made for L.B.W. Kharoti survives.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin half volley, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, outside edge to first slip for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long off for no runs, fielded by Suthar.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot pushing, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid on for no runs.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short leg for no runs, fielded by Jurel.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, wide outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot driving, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, mis-timed to silly mid off for no runs.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot Leave, Left for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, wide outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to deep cover for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
SIX! Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, well timed in the air under control over long on for 6 runs.
Kuldeep Yadav to Nangyalai Kharoti. Left-Arm Leg Spin length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to point for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed to short mid wicket for no runs, fielded by Rahul.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly mid off for no runs.
Washington Sundar to Zia ur-Rahman. Off break half volley, outside off stump on the front foot driving, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
OUT! Caught. Washington Sundar to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot Slog, mis-timed in the air uncontrolled to long on, caught by Yadav. Seven down for Afghanistan.
Manav Suthar to Nangyalai Kharoti. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot defending, Played to short extra cover for no runs, fielded by Sundar.
OUT! L.B.W. Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, off stump on the front foot defending, hit pad. Plumb in front.
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the back foot cutting, Played to cover for no runs, fielded by Sudharsan.
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock ball half volley, to leg on the front foot working, Played to long on for 2 runs, mis-fielded by Siraj.
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, off stump on the back foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Jaiswal.
Manav Suthar to Afsar Zazai. Stock length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, missed for no runs, fielded by Pant.
Washington Sundar to Azmatullah Omarzai. Off break length ball, outside off stump on the front foot defending, Played to silly point for no runs, fielded by Pant.