Manav Suthar Takes 10 Wickets at Galle as India Secures 165-Run Victory Over Sri Lanka

Indian left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed a 10-wicket haul to guide India to a 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the Galle International Stadium on August 19, 2026. Playing in just his second Test match, the 24-year-old bowler delivered figures of 10 for 131 across two innings to help India take a 1-0 lead in the bilateral series.

What Happened

India finalised their 165-run triumph in Galle behind a commanding bowling display from Manav Suthar. The spinner captured four wickets in Sri Lanka’s first innings, establishing early control for the visitors. In the second innings, Suthar proved decisive by taking 6 wickets for 55 runs, curtailing Sri Lanka’s pursuit and bowling India to victory on August 19, 2026. Across 45.2 overs in the match, Suthar conceded 131 runs while claiming 10 wickets.

This performance marked Suthar’s second Test appearance following his international Test debut against Afghanistan in June 2026, where he collected a seven-wicket match haul that included six wickets in his first bowling innings.

Key Highlights

• Match-Winning Figures: Suthar recorded overall match figures of 10 for 131, consisting of 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 for 55 in the second innings.
• Youngest Indian Spinner Away Record: At 24 years and 16 days, Suthar became the youngest Indian spinner to take a 10-wicket haul in an overseas Test, surpassing Harbhajan Singh’s 2008 mark at Galle (28 years, 28 days).
• Historic Debut Sequence: Suthar joined Narendra Hirwani as only the second Indian bowler in history to claim a six-wicket haul in each of his first two Test matches.
• Overall Away List: Suthar ranks second among all Indian bowlers for the youngest 10-wicket haul in an away Test, trailing only Irfan Pathan, who achieved the feat at 20 years and 44 days against Bangladesh in 2004.
• Series Advantage: The 165-run triumph handed India an opening 1-0 advantage in the Test series against Sri Lanka.

Why This Matters

Suthar’s achievement alters the record books for Indian spin bowling abroad. Previous holders of away 10-wicket hauls for Indian spinners include Harbhajan Singh (2008), Ravichandran Ashwin (2015), Bishan Singh Bedi (1977), and Bhagwat Chandrasekhar (1977), all of whom accomplished the milestone at an older age than Suthar’s 24 years and 16 days.

Additionally, matching a standard set by Narendra Hirwani in 1988 highlights Suthar’s immediate impact at the Test level across his matches against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Following the win, KL Rahul observed that India had “ticked almost all the boxes.”

What to Watch Next

With India holding a 1-0 lead, the series against Sri Lanka moves forward. Suthar’s ability to bowl prolonged spells in subcontinental conditions abroad remains a key factor for the Indian team management as the series continues.

Frequently Asked Questions

What were Manav Suthar’s bowling figures in the Galle Test?

Manav Suthar took 10 wickets for 131 runs in 45.2 overs, capturing 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 for 55 in the second innings.

Whose record did Manav Suthar break at Galle?

At 24 years and 16 days, Suthar broke Harbhajan Singh’s record as the youngest Indian spinner to claim a 10-wicket haul in an away Test. Harbhajan had achieved the feat at Galle in 2008 at the age of 28 years and 28 days.

Which other Indian bowler took six wickets in an innings in their first two Tests?

Narendra Hirwani was the first Indian bowler to achieve a six-wicket haul in each of his first two Tests, doing so against the West Indies and New Zealand in 1988. Suthar became the second Indian bowler to accomplish this.

Source: CricTracker.