Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Manav Suthar Claims Maiden Ten-Wicket Haul in India Win
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in a Test match.
Sri Lanka needed 372 runs to win but scored only 206.
Manav Suthar was the star bowler for India.
He took 10 wickets across the two innings.
This was his first 10-wicket match in only his second Test.
Suthar said he practices every day to improve.
He also trained with the Kookaburra ball to prepare for the match.
He, Ravindra Jadeja, and Kuldeep Yadav bowled patiently in the same areas.
Their win gave India confidence at the start of the series.
Manav Suthar took 10 wickets in his second Test match.
He claimed 6/55 in Sri Lanka’s second innings at Galle.
Sri Lanka were bowled out for 206 while chasing 372.
India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the opening Test.
Suthar said patient, disciplined bowling and daily practice helped India win.
- Who
- India, Sri Lanka, and Indian all-rounder Manav Suthar were central to the match.
- What
- India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs, with Suthar taking his maiden 10-wicket haul.
- When
- The match concluded on Wednesday, August 20; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The opening Test was played in Galle, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India won after disciplined and patient bowling restricted Sri Lanka to 206 while chasing 372.
- Match
- Opening Test between India and Sri Lanka
- Result
- India won by 165 runs
- Venue
- Galle, Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka’s target
- 372 runs
- Sri Lanka’s second-innings score
- 206 all out
- Manav Suthar’s match figures
- 10 wickets
- Second-innings figures
- 6/55