India registered their largest Test victory margin, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in a one-off Test at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in New Chandigarh.. Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar took seven wickets across the match, while centuries from opener KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill propelled India to a mammoth first-innings total of 564 for 8 declared, according to the match report.

Manav Suthar's seven-wicket debut: spin school quickly learned

The 22-year-old left-arm spinner Manav Suthar made an immediate impact in his first Test appearance, claiming 6 for 33 in Afghanistan's first innings and finishing with seven wickets overall. As reported, Suthar's 6 for 33 bundle Afghanistan out for 152 on day three. His introduction to Test cricket mirrors India's deep spin reserves,where debutants often flourish on home surfaces.

India's 564-run declaration: the platform for a record win

India's captain Shubman Gill, who scored his 11th Test century, and KL Rahul's centuries laid the foundation for the declaration at 564 for 8.. Gill said after the match, according to the source, 'A complete win ,ticked all the boxes so very happy.' The total set up an imposing lead that Afghanistan never threatened, with India's bowlers taking 20 wickets in just over two days.

Afghanistan's collapse: 152 all out after a hopeful start

Afghanistan began day three at 113 for 5, with Rahmat Shah reaching his half-century, but then lost their remaining wickets quickly. Off-spinner Washington Sundar took 4 for 36 in the second innings, and Kuldeep Yadav wrapped up the win with two wickets in two balls. The collapse highlighed Afghanistan's vulnerability against quality spin on Indian pitches, a pattern seen in their previous Test appearances.

India's record: surpasses the 2018 West Indies hammering

The victory margin of an innings and 300 runs is India's largest in Test history , eclipsing their previous best against West Indies in Rajkot in 2018 (innings and 272 runs). According to the source, this win also represents Afghanistan's heaviest defeat in the format, raising questions about their readiness for the longer game in subcontinental conditions.