India registered a historic innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan in the one-off Test match at the Mullanpur Stadium on Tuesday. The hosts bowled out Afghanistan for a paltry 56 in their second innings, sealing the win within three days.
Dominant Performance by India
After posting a mammoth total of 650 for 5 declared in the first innings, India enforced the follow-on and dismissed Afghanistan for 150 in the first innings. The visitors crumbled under pressure in the second innings, with only two batsmen reaching double figures.
Bowlers Shine
Indian pacers and spinners shared the wickets equally. Jasprit Bumrah picked up 4 for 12, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3 for 8. The Afghan batting lineup had no answer to the seam and swing on offer.
- First Innings: India 650/5 decl. (Shubman Gill 180, Virat Kohli 150); Afghanistan 150 all out (Ibrahim Zadran 45; Mohammed Shami 4/35).
- Second Innings: Afghanistan 56 all out (Rashid Khan 15; Jasprit Bumrah 4/12).
This victory is India's largest margin of victory in Test cricket by innings and runs. The team will now prepare for the upcoming series against England.
