India established a commanding position on the opening day of the first Test in Chandigarh, reaching 368 for 3 against Afghanistan at the close of play. The innings was built around centuries from KL Rahul and captain Shubman Gill, providing a strong foundation in the first innings.
After electing to bat first, India suffered an early setback when opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for 24 off 32 deliveries, failing to convert a steady start. However, KL Rahul anchored the innings with composure and extended his stay deep into the third session. His innings of exactly 100 runs formed the backbone of India’s early momentum before he was dismissed immediately after reaching the milestone.
Rahul and Sai Sudharsan combined for a crucial second-wicket partnership worth 139 runs. Sudharsan, batting at number three, contributed a fluent 81 from 104 balls before being dismissed when he edged a delivery from Mohammad Salim to the wicketkeeper. This stand stabilised India following the early loss and ensured a platform for a substantial total.
Following Rahul’s dismissal, captain Shubman Gill continued the momentum. He and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant constructed an unbroken stand of 121 runs for the fourth wicket, guiding India firmly into a dominant position by stumps. Gill remained unbeaten on 103, while Pant finished the day not out on 50.
Gill’s century marked his sixth as India’s captain, placing him fifth among Indian captains with the most Test hundreds. Virat Kohli leads the list with 20 centuries as captain.
Afghanistan’s bowling attack was led by Mohammad Salim, who claimed two wickets for 67 runs. Ziaur Rahman took the remaining wicket, dismissing Rahul after his century.
Score Summary
India – 1st Innings: 368/3 (90 overs approx.)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 24 | 32 | Out |
| KL Rahul | 100 | — | Caught |
| Sai Sudharsan | 81 | 104 | Caught (wk) |
| Shubman Gill | 103* | — | Not out |
| Rishabh Pant | 50* | — | Not out |
Bowling (Afghanistan)
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Salim | 2 | 67 |
| Ziaur Rahman | 1 | — |
India’s innings was defined by two major partnerships: 139 runs for the second wicket between Rahul and Sudharsan, and an unbeaten 121-run stand between Gill and Pant. These contributions ensured that India ended the day in a strong position at 368 for 3, with a solid batting base established for the remainder of the match.