Manav Suthar has picked up a five-wicket haul in his debut Test against Afghanistan, thus joining an elite list.
The left-arm spinner has made his international debut in the one-off Test against the Afghans, and has showcased his skill already.
After ending the day with three wickets on Sunday, the Rajasthan-born spinner resumed in excellent fashion. He got the wicket of Sharafuddin Ashraf to break a partnership, and then got his fifth one with the crucial wicket of Rahmat Shah, who was bowled around his legs.
Manav Suthar ends with 2nd Best Figure for India in Debut Test
Manav Suthar ended up with the figure of 6/33 in the match, and now holds the 2nd best bowling figure in the debut Test by an Indian. The 23-year-old spinner is expected to play a key role in the second innings as well.
In the demanding arena of Test cricket, making a memorable debut is every young player’s dream. Few achievements capture instant stardom quite like taking a five-wicket haul (five or more wickets in a single innings) on one’s very first Test match. And Suthar has become only the 10th Indian to achieve the feat.
A five-wicket haul on debut is rare globally—only around 174 players have managed it across all nations. For India, it highlights the depth of talent in both spin and pace departments. Seven of these ten spinners, reflecting India’s traditional strength on turning tracks.
Standout Performances in Test Debut by an Indian
- Narendra Hirwani holds the crown with the best figures: 8/61 (and 16 wickets in the match) against West Indies in Chennai in 1988. His performance remains one of the greatest debut displays in Test history.
- Mohammad Nissar pioneered the feat, taking 5/93 in India’s maiden Test at Lord’s in 1932.
- Fast bowlers like Syed Abid Ali (6/55) and Mohammed Shami (5/47) demonstrated that seamers can shine on debut too.
Five-Wicket Haul on Test Debut by n Indian
- Mohammad Nissar – 5/93 vs England, Lord’s, London (25 June 1932) – India’s first Test match.
- Vaman Kumar – 5/64 vs Pakistan, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi (8 February 1961).
- Syed Abid Ali – 6/55 vs Australia, Adelaide Oval (23 December 1967).
- Dilip Doshi – 6/103 vs Australia, Madras Cricket Club Ground, Chennai (11 September 1979).
- Narendra Hirwani – 8/61 vs West Indies, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (11 January 1988) – Best figures by an Indian on debut.
- Amit Mishra – 5/71 vs Australia, PCA Stadium, Mohali (17 October 2008).
- Ravichandran Ashwin – 6/47 vs West Indies, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi (6 November 2011).
- Mohammed Shami – 5/47 vs West Indies, Eden Gardens, Kolkata (8 November 2013).
- Axar Patel – 5/60 vs England, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (13 February 2021)
- Manav Suthar – 6/33 vs Afghanistan, PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh (8 June 2026).
Story first published: Monday, June 8, 2026, 11:01 [IST]
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