India vs Afghanistan Test Match Scorecard 2026: Highlights, Runs, Wickets and Important Moments

India dominated the Test match between India and Afghanistan from the very beginning. After winning the toss and electing to bat first, the Indian batsmen built a big total. Riding on a brilliant 126 from captain Shubman Gill, a patient 100 from KL Rahul, 81 from Sai Sudharsan and an aggressive 81 from Rishabh Pant, India declared their first innings at 564/8. Washington Sundar also played a valuable unbeaten 52, which took the team's score to a stronger position.

In reply, Afghanistan were under pressure from the start in the face of India's bowling attack. Manav Suthar, who was making his Test debut, bowled brilliantly and took three important wickets. Prasidh Krishna provided him with great support by taking two wickets. Afghanistan ended the day's play at 113/5, with Rahmat Shah not out on 43. They are still 451 runs behind India's first innings, leaving India in complete control of the match.

Table of Contents
• Match details – IND vs AFG
• India – 564/8d (127 Overs)
• Afghanistan – 113/5 (40.5 Overs)
• FAQ

Match details – IND vs AFG

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India – 564/8d (127 Overs)

!India vs Afghanistan Test Match Scorecard 2026

Afghanistan – 113/5 (40.5 Overs)

!India vs Afghanistan Test Match Scorecard 2026

India have established complete control of this Test match after the first two days of play. Four batsmen scored more than half-centuries with the bat and a century from Shubman Gill helped India post a mammoth 564 runs. India then maintained the same consistency with the bowling. Manav Suthar's 3 wickets in particular put pressure on the Afghanistan batting lineup. Although Rahmat Shah is still fighting, Afghanistan now face a big challenge of avoiding a follow-on. The first session of the third day can determine the fate of the match to a large extent.

FAQ

Who was the highest scorer in India's first innings in this match?

Captain Shubman Gill top-scored for India in the first innings with 126 runs.

What was India's total score in the first innings?

India declared their first innings at 564/8.

Who was the most successful bowler for Afghanistan?

Mohammad Saleem was the most successful bowler for Afghanistan, taking 6 wickets.

Who was the top run-scorer in Afghanistan's first innings?

Rahmat Shah was the top scorer for Afghanistan with an unbeaten 43 runs.

Which Indian bowler has taken the most wickets?

Manav Suthar was India's most successful bowler with 3 wickets.

What is the current status of the match?

Afghanistan are 113/5 at the end of the first innings and they are still far behind India's score.