In a one-off Test match held in New Chandigarh, India achieved a commanding innings and 300-run victory over Afghanistan. Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, acknowledged the challenges his team faced, particularly citing their indisciplined bowling as a major issue. He congratulated India on their performance, noting that they excelled in their home conditions. Shahidi emphasized the importance of learning from this experience, especially in handling pressure situations as expectations grow with their success. He also praised India's debutant all-rounder, Manav Suthar, who took 6 wickets for 33 runs, earning the Player of the Match award. Suthar's performance was particularly impressive, marking him as only the 10th Indian bowler to achieve a five-wicket haul on Test debut. Shahidi recognized the changing pitch conditions and scoreboard pressure that compounded Afghanistan's struggles throughout the match, highlighting the lessons that need to be taken forward for future games.