Gurnoor Brar Makes History with Record ODI Debut Performance

Fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has made history by becoming the most successful Indian bowler on ODI debut, achieving this remarkable feat during the third ODI against Afghanistan in Chennai. With a stellar performance, he surpassed the previous record of six wickets held by Yuzvendra Chahal and Prasidh Krishna. The match also saw India complete a series whitewash, highlighted by impressive centuries from Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma, and a five-wicket haul from Krishna. This article delves into Brar's record-breaking achievement and the match's key highlights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 20, 2026, 23:11 IST

Gurnoor Brar's Historic ODI Debut

On Saturday, fast bowler Gurnoor Brar made a remarkable entry into the record books, becoming the most successful Indian bowler on ODI debut in a three-match series, following an outstanding performance against Afghanistan in Chennai's third ODI.

Previously, the record for the most wickets on debut was held by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who took six wickets against Zimbabwe in 2016, and pacer Prasidh Krishna, who matched this feat against England in 2021.

Brar had already taken 3/27 in the first ODI and 3/60 in the second. He needed just one more wicket to break the record, which he accomplished in the seventh over of the third ODI.

India Completes Series Whitewash Against Afghanistan

In the match, India showcased a dominant performance, highlighted by a sensational century from Jaiswal, a five-wicket haul from Prasidh Krishna, and a powerful half-century from Rohit Sharma, leading to a nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the final ODI.

Afghanistan, led by skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi's century (102 runs off 131 balls, including 13 fours and a six) and Azmatullah Omarzai's fifty (50 runs off 56 balls, with five fours and two sixes), managed to score 218 runs after facing a fierce bowling attack from Prasidh Krishna (5/23).

Jaiswal (110* runs off 86 balls, featuring 14 fours and three sixes) and Rohit Sharma (79 runs off 69 balls, with nine fours and three sixes) formed a formidable partnership, contributing 170 runs for the first wicket, while Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer (20*) guided India to victory with over 21 overs remaining.