India achieves record Test win over Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

India achieves record Test win over Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs
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India secured a record Test victory over Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh stadium in New Chandigarh on June 8. Debutant Manav Suthar excelled with the ball, taking seven wickets in total, including 6-33 in Afghanistan's first innings. India declared at 564-8, with significant contributions from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, each scoring centuries. Afghanistan was dismissed for 152 and then followed on, collapsing again to 112 all out in their second innings. This win marks India's largest margin in Test history, surpassing their previous record against West Indies in 2018.

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  • India declares at 564-8, led by centuries from Gill and Rahul.
  • Manav Suthar takes seven wickets on his Test debut.
  • Afghanistan collapses for 152 and 112 in their two innings.
  • India's previous largest Test win was by an innings and 272 runs.
Latest Updates
  • 3:21 PMYahoo SportsIndia register their biggest victory in Tests; crush Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs
  • 3:21 PMYahoo SportsIndia vs Afghanistan: Manav Suthar stars on debut as India script biggest win in Test history
  • 11:43 AMYahoo SportsIndia complete record Test win over Afghanistan
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India secured a historic innings and 300-run win against Afghanistan in the one-off Test. Debutant Manav Suthar impressed with a seven-wicket match haul. India's batsmen posted a massive total, forcing Afghanistan to follow on. This victory marks India's largest ever in Test cricket, showcasing a dominant performance.

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The win surpassed India's previous biggest Test victory margin and was set up by a dominant bowling performance that saw them take 14 Afghanistan wickets on the third day.

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Manav Suthar took seven wickets on debut to spur India to their largest Test victory, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in three days in New Chandigarh.

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