India vs Afghanistan Test: KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan steady batting steers India to 96/1 at lunchPTILast Updated: Jun 06, 2026, 12:17:00 PM ISTSynopsisIndia opted to bat first in the one-off Test against Afghanistan, played at Mullanpur stadium, Punjab. KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan are at the crease. They have built a solid partnership. India reached 96 for one at lunch. Yashasvi Jaiswal was the only batsman dismissed. Manav Suthar made his debut for India.Listen to this article in summarized formatAPKL Rahul (in pic), along with Sai Sudarshan are on the crease.Mullanpur: KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan helmed batting with confident knocks, leading India to a settled 96 for one at lunch on the first day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan here on Saturday.At the break, Rahul (37) and Sudharsan (32) were at crease after Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to pacer Mohammed Saleem for 24.The second wicket stand has so far produced 55 runs.Also Read: From Rajasthan's border town to Team India: Who is Manav Suthar, the left-arm sensation handed his Test debut?India opted to bat first after winning the toss, and handed debut to Manav Suthar, the young left-arm spinner Rajasthan.Brief scores: India: 96/1 in 25 overs (KL Rahul 37 batting, Sai Sudharsan 32 batting) vs Afghanistan.Also Read: Praggnanandhaa scripts history, becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess titleRead More News on