A commanding victory over Afghanistan in New Chandigarh helped India achieve a world record that no other team has managed before.
India defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in the one-off Test to extend their unbeaten streak against the Asian rivals to 15 matches across all formats. In doing so, they became the first team in cricket history to play 15 games against a single opponent without losing once.
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The hosts dominated the contest from start to finish. A first-innings total of 564/8 declared laid the foundation before India’s bowlers took over.
Manav Suthar enjoyed a dream debut, returning figures of 6/33 to bowl Afghanistan out for 152. The visitors were then asked to follow on and fared little better in the second innings, managing only 112. Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav did most of the damage as India wrapped up the match inside three days.
Longest unbeaten records against one opponent
| Team | Opponent | Span | Matches | Won | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Afghanistan | 2010-2026 | 15 | 12 | 0 |
| New Zealand | Ireland | 2007-2026 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Uganda | Nigeria | 2021-2025 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Malaysia | Thailand | 2019-2025 | 12 | 11 | 0 |
| Cayman Islands | Bahamas | 2022-2025 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| India | Ireland | 2007-2024 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Sri Lanka | Ireland | 2007-2026 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
India’s record-breaking streak includes victories in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, showcasing their complete dominance over Afghanistan over the past 16 years. The latest win ensures that the Men in Blue now hold a unique place in cricket history.
