The one-off Test between India and Afghanistan at Mullanpur has been dominated by the hosts. Led by new Test captain Shubman Gill, India posted a commanding 564/8 declared, powered by centuries from Gill and KL Rahul.
Afghanistan struggled in reply as debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with a five-wicket haul. At 143/8 in their first innings, Afghanistan trail by 421 runs, leaving India firmly in control heading into the remainder of Day 3.
Day 3 Highlights (June 8, 2026)
India moved within touching distance of victory on Day 3 as Afghanistan’s batting lineup struggled against the Indian bowling attack.
Key Highlights
- Afghanistan resumed their innings under immense pressure after losing five wickets on Day 2.
- Debutant spinner Manav Suthar starred with a brilliant five-wicket haul, dismantling the middle order.
- Afghanistan slipped to 143/8, still trailing India by 421 runs.
- Rahmat Shah fought a lone battle for the visitors, but received little support from the other end.
- India maintained complete control of the match and looked set to enforce the follow-on.
Afghanistan 1st Innings (At Stumps/Current)
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Rahmat Shah | 43+ |
| Others | Struggled against India’s disciplined bowling |
India Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Manav Suthar | 5 wickets |
| Prasidh Krishna | 2 wickets |
| Mohammed Siraj | 1 wicket |
Day 2 Highlights (June 7, 2026)
India continued their dominance on Day 2, posting a massive first-innings total before striking early with the ball.
Key Highlights
- Shubman Gill completed a magnificent 126-run knock.
- KL Rahul converted his overnight score into a superb century.
- Rishabh Pant entertained with a quick-fire 81 runs.
- Washington Sundar remained unbeaten on 52.
- India declared their first innings at 564/8.
- Afghanistan lost wickets at regular intervals and ended the day at 113/5.
India 1st Innings
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill | 126 |
| KL Rahul | 100 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 81 |
| Rishabh Pant | 81 |
| Washington Sundar* | 52 |
Afghanistan Bowling
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Mohammad Saleem Safi | 6/140 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 1 wicket |
Match Situation at End of Day 2
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 564/8 declared |
| Afghanistan | 113/5 |
Afghanistan trailed by 451 runs with five wickets remaining.
Day 1 Highlights (June 6, 2026)
India made an excellent start after winning the toss and electing to bat first on a batting-friendly surface in Mullanpur.
Key Highlights
- KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal negotiated the new ball effectively.
- Jaiswal scored a patient 24 before becoming Afghanistan’s first breakthrough.
- Debutant Sai Sudharsan impressed immediately with a fluent half-century.
- Rahul anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten knock.
- Shubman Gill later joined the run-scoring and helped India take control of the contest.
Notable Performances
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Shubman Gill* | 103 |
| Sai Sudharsan | 81 |
| KL Rahul | 63 |
End of Day 1 Score
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 368/3 (85 overs) |
India finished the opening day in a commanding position, setting the platform for their eventual first-innings total of 564/8 declared.
India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test 2026 Match Info at a Glance
The India vs Afghanistan One-Off Test 2026 brings together two competitive sides in a historic red-ball encounter. Check the key match details, including the venue, dates, timings, teams, and other essential information at a glance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Afghanistan – One-off Test |
| Series | Afghanistan Tour of India 2026 |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur |
| Start Date | June 6, 2026 |
| Start Time | 9:30 AM IST / 4:00 AM GMT / 9:00 PM PT / 12:00 AM ET |
| Toss | India won – elected to bat |
| Umpires | Richard Illingworth, Sharfuddoula |
| 3rd Umpire | Chris Gaffaney |
| Match Referee | Ranjan Madugalle |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Weather | Clear, Hot |
| Pitch | Normal grass cover, normal moisture |
India vs Afghanistan Test 2026 – Squad & Playing XI
India Playing XI
| Sr.No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | Opening Batter |
| 2 | Yashasvi Jaiswal | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Sai Sudharsan | Top-Order Batter |
| 4 | Shubman Gill (c) | Middle-Order Batter / Captain |
| 5 | Rishabh Pant (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 6 | Dhruv Jurel | Batter |
| 7 | Washington Sundar | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Manav Suthar | Spin All-Rounder |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | Wrist Spinner |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Prasidh Krishna | Fast Bowler |
Bench: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Harsh Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal
Support Staff: Gautam Gambhir (Head Coach), Ryan ten Doeschate, T Dilip, Morne Morkel, Sitanshu Kotak, Sairaj Bahutule
Afghanistan Playing XI
| Sr.No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sediqullah Atal | Opening Batter |
| 2 | Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Opening Batter |
| 3 | Abdul Malik | Batter |
| 4 | Rahmat Shah | Batter |
| 5 | Hashmatullah Shahidi (c) | Batter / Captain |
| 6 | Afsar Zazai (wk) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 7 | Azmatullah Omarzai | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Sharafuddin Ashraf | All-Rounder |
| 9 | Nangeyalia Kharote | Bowler |
| 10 | Ziaur Rahman Sharifi | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Mohammad Saleem Safi | Fast Bowler |
Bench: Qais Ahmad, Bilal Sami, Rahmanullah, Ikram Alikhil
Support Staff: Richard Pybus (Head Coach), Hamid Hassan, Andrew Puttick
Key Storylines to Watch in India vs Afghanistan Test 2026
- Shubman Gill’s Test captaincy debut — a new era begins for Indian Test cricket
- Rishabh Pant’s form with the bat — always explosive when set on flat tracks
- Kuldeep Yadav vs Afghan batters — wrist spin could be decisive on a turning Mullanpur surface
- Afghanistan’s Test resilience — can they compete over five days against a full-strength India?
- Washington Sundar & Manav Suthar — spin duo could be key in India’s bowling plans
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz — Afghanistan’s most dangerous batter, capable of playing a counter-attacking innings
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Venue
- City: Mullanpur, New Chandigarh (near Mohali), Punjab, India
- Capacity: 40,000
- Coordinates: 30.779°N, 76.724°E
- Pitch character: Flat, normal grass cover — expected to assist spinners from Day 3 onwards
- Weather on Day 1: Clear skies, hot conditions
Conclusion: India Take Complete Control Against Afghanistan!
India have taken complete control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at Mullanpur. After posting a commanding 564/8 declared, thanks to centuries from KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, the hosts backed up their batting performance with an excellent display with the ball.
Afghanistan struggled in reply, slipping to 143/8 as debutant Manav Suthar starred with a five-wicket haul. With the visitors still trailing by 421 runs and only two wickets remaining, India are firmly on course for a dominant victory heading into the remainder of Day 3.
