India defeats Afghanistan by innings and 300 runs in dominant Test; Gill's century and ball boy's gesture go viral
India defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off Test match at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur, marking India's largest-ever Test victory. Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took 7 wickets in the match, including 6/33 in Afghanistan's first innings, while India captain Shubman Gill scored 126 in the hosts' first innings total of 564/8 declared. The match gained additional attention when a young ball boy touched Gill's feet as he walked back to the pavilion after his century, a gesture that went viral on social media.
India dominated Afghanistan in a one-off Test match, securing their largest-ever Test victory by an innings and 300 runs. India's first innings produced 564/8 declared, with contributions from captain Shubman Gill (126), KL Rahul (100), Sai Sudharsan (81), Rishabh Pant (81), and Washington Sundar (52 not out). Afghanistan's first innings collapsed to 152, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claiming 6/33, the second-best bowling figures by an Indian on Test debut. Following on, Afghanistan managed only 112 in their second innings as India's bowlers maintained control. Beyond the cricket, a viral moment emerged when a young ball boy touched Gill's feet as the captain walked back to the pavilion after his century, a gesture that captured widespread attention on social media.
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