IND vs AFG: Gurnoor Brar created history in debut ODI series, broke the amazing record of Chahal-Prasidh Krishna

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|20-06-2026

Delhi: Indian team’s young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has achieved a big achievement in his first ODI series. Actually, Gurnoor Brar has become the Indian bowler taking the most wickets in the debut ODI series (in 3 matches). He achieved this success while bowling in the third ODI match played against Afghanistan in Chennai. Earlier this record was of six wickets, which was jointly recorded in the name of leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (against Zimbabwe in 2016) and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna (against England in 2021).

Gurnoor created history in the first ODI series

This right-arm fast bowler took 3 wickets for 27 runs in the first ODI and after that he took 3 wickets for 60 runs in the second match. He needed only one wicket to break this record and had to wait for seven overs to achieve it. Gurnoor took the seventh wicket in the series in the form of Mohammad Nabi. Now Gurnoor has become the bowler taking the most wickets in the debut ODI series (3 matches) for India.

It is noteworthy that Gurnoor comes from Punjab and the team management expressed confidence in him and gave him a place in the squad for the series. Gurnoor did not disappoint the team management and his fans and managed to capitalize on the opportunity.

India got the target of 219 runs to win

At the same time, if we talk about this match, Afghanistan has set a target of 219 runs for the Indian team to win. Afghanistan team collapsed for 218 runs in 44.2 overs. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored the most runs for the team. He scored his first century in his ODI career after 95 matches. Shahidi was successful in scoring 102 runs in 131 balls, which included 13 fours and 1 six.

At the same time, the famous Krishna from the Indian side was successful in opening the claws. He dismissed 5 batsmen giving 23 runs. Gurnoor Brar was able to take one wicket.

FAQ

IND vs AFG: How many wickets did Gurnoor Brar take in the 3rd ODI?

Gurnoor Brar got 1 wicket in the third ODI.

How many wickets did Gurnoor Brar take in his first ODI series?

Gurnoor Brar took 7 wickets in his first ODI series.