IND vs AFG Live Score, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Manav Suthar's 6/33 helps India bundle out Afghanistan for 152, secure 412-run lead

IND vs AFG, One-Off Test Match Day 3: Manav Suthar announced himself on the Test stage in style as India thrashed Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test, recording the biggest innings victory in their history. The debutant left-arm spinner was the standout performer with match figures of 7 for 62 and a memorable first-innings haul of 6 for 33 that laid the foundation for India's dominance.

After being bowled out for 152 in reply to India's 564 for 8 declared, Afghanistan were forced to follow on but collapsed again for just 112 midway through the third day. Washington Sundar exploited the visitors' reckless approach brilliantly to return 4 for 36, while Kuldeep Yadav also enjoyed some success with figures of 3 for 30.

Suthar's debut could prove to be the most significant development for Indian cricket. With Ravichandran Ashwin already retired and Ravindra Jadeja nearing the latter stages of his Test career, the 23-year-old showcased the qualities needed to carry India's spin legacy forward. His accuracy, ability to impart heavy revolutions and knack of extracting turn and bounce from a docile track impressed throughout the match.

He became the 10th Indian bowler and seventh spinner to take a five-wicket haul on debut, underlining the magnitude of his achievement. The sparse crowd present on Monday morning witnessed the arrival of a promising new spin star.

Afghanistan's resistance was limited to veteran Rahmat Shah, who became the first batter from his country to reach 1,000 Test runs during his first-innings 60. However, a combination of inexperience and questionable shot selection ensured the visitors were no match for India's disciplined spin attack as the hosts completed another emphatic victory over the Afghans.