Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Rahul Chahar Breaks 166-Year-Old Record in Surrey Debut
Rahul Chahar, a cricketer, had an amazing debut for Surrey!
He took eight wickets, the best ever by a bowler on their first match for Surrey.
His overall match figures were the best of his career.
Chahar's team, Surrey, won against Hampshire by 20 runs.
He broke a record that has stood since 1859.
He took 10 wickets in the match overall.
Chahar also got a wicket against Washington Sundar.
Rahul Chahar broke a 166-year-old record in his County debut.
He took 8 wickets for 51 runs in the match against Hampshire.
This was the best figures by a debutant for Surrey.
Chahar's match figures of 10-118 are the best of his career.
Surrey won against Hampshire by 20 runs.
- Who
- Rahul Chahar
- What
- Took eight wickets in his County debut for Surrey
- When
- During the County Championship
- Where
- The Oval, against Hampshire
- Why
- To secure a win for Surrey, breaking a 166-year-old record.
Team Surrey
Team Hampshire
Match performance
Team Surrey
Won the match
Team Hampshire
Lost the match
- Player
- Rahul Chahar
- Wickets in Innings
- 8
- Runs Conceded
- 51
- Opponent
- Hampshire
- Match Result
- Surrey won by 20 runs
- Match Wickets
- 10
- Debut Record
- Best for Surrey
- Previous Record
- 7/61 (1859)
