Manav Suthar scripts history, equals 93-year-old record after stunning Sri Lanka Test show
In a stunning debut, Manav Suthar has made history as the first spinner to secure five wickets in both his first home and away Tests, a remarkable achievement not seen since Mohammad Nisar in 1933. At just a young age, he also became the youngest Indian to claim ten wickets in a single Test match, eclipsing Harbhajan Singh's previous record.
On August 19, 2026, Indian spinner Manav Suthar etched a unique mark in Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler and only the second Indian to record a five-wicket haul in both his home and away debut Tests. At just 24 years old, Suthar achieved this remarkable feat during Sri Lanka's recent Test series.
Suthar's debut against Afghanistan on June 6, 2026, saw him take six wickets in the first innings, setting the tone for his exciting Test career. His performance continued strongly in his first away Test against Sri Lanka in Galle, from August 15 to 19. Suthar finished the series with an impressive 10 wickets, showcasing his talent on a grand stage.
His five-wicket innings in the second Test match in Galle, where he conceded just 55 runs, saw him surpass Harbhajan Singh's record for the best bowling figures by an Indian in a Test match played in Sri Lanka. Suthar's achievement also made him the youngest Indian to claim a 10-wicket haul in a Test match, joining the exclusive club of Harbhajan Singh and Ravichandran Ashwin.
While South Africa's Keshav Maharaj still holds the record for the best match figures by a visiting bowler in Sri Lanka, Suthar's breakthrough performance in Galle has added another significant chapter to his young and promising career in Test cricket.
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