India tighten grip on the Test as Afghanistan slips to 113/5 after a massive 564/8 declared

India seized complete control of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur on Day 2, ending the day with the visitors struggling at 113 for 5 in reply to India's imposing 564 for 8 declared.

India resumed at 368 for 3 and scored an additional 196 runs before captain Shubman Gill declared the innings just before tea. Gill extended his overnight century to 126, while Rishabh Pant played a fluent knock of 81. Washington Sundar's half-century further boosted India's total. Afghanistan pacer Mohammed Saleem emerged as the standout bowler, finishing with an impressive five-wicket haul despite India's dominance.