India registered its biggest-ever victory in Test cricket, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test at New Chandigarh.
After declaring their first innings at 564/8, India bowled out Afghanistan for 113 and 151, sealing a historic win with sheer dominance.
Shubman Gill’s 126 and Rishabh Pant’s 81 powered India’s batting, while debutant Manav Suthar impressed with seven wickets across both innings.
Rahmat Shah was Afghanistan’s lone resistance, scoring 43 and 36, but the visitors crumbled under relentless Indian pressure.
The victory margin of an innings and 300 runs surpassed India’s previous record Test win, underlining their supremacy in home conditions.
Captain Rohit Sharma praised the team’s all-round performance, highlighting the contributions of young players alongside experienced campaigners.
Afghanistan’s captain admitted the gulf in quality but emphasized the importance of learning from the experience against a top-ranked side.
The emphatic win sets the tone for India’s upcoming Test assignments, reinforcing their depth and dominance in the longest format of the game.
