Watch: Manav Suthar's 3 wickets in one over stuns SL on Day 5

India secured a comfortable 165-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first Test at Galle. The win helped India move to fifth place in the World Test Championship standings, with their points percentage rising to 53.33. India now have eight Tests remaining in the current WTC cycle and will aim to build on this result.

Star Indian spinner Manav Suthar played a key role on the fifth day with an excellent spell. He bowled a triple-wicket maiden that pushed India closer to victory against Sri Lanka. His impressive over put the hosts under further pressure during their chase.

Suthar first dismissed set batter Sonal Dinusha and then removed Prabath Jayasuriya on consecutive deliveries. He completed the three-wicket over by dismissing Lahiru Kumara on the final ball.

Watch Suthar’s incredible spell here:

Manav Suthar stuns Sri Lanka with 3 wickets in a single over on day 5

Manav Suthar delivered a sensational performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. The young spinner completed a remarkable 10-wicket match haul and played a key role in helping India secure a comfortable victory.

Suthar’s heroics came alongside a brilliant first-innings century from Devdutt Padikkal, which helped India take control of the match. After India set Sri Lanka a challenging target of 372 runs, the hosts came under pressure during their chase.

Suthar took five wickets in Sri Lanka’s second innings and finished the match with a 10-wicket haul. He sealed his five-wicket haul by taking three wickets in a single over, effectively ending Sri Lanka’s hopes of winning the match. His brilliant spell helped India complete a memorable victory.

How the over unfolded and what it means for the SL vs IND 1st Test

Manav Suthar produced a brilliant triple-wicket maiden in the 76th over on Day 5 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He struck with the first wicket on 75.1, dismissing Sonal Dinusha, who tucked the ball on the leg side straight to leg slip. On 75.2, Suthar removed Prabath Jayasuriya after the batter missed a straight delivery and lost his stumps.

Suthar completed the stunning over on 75.6, when Lahiru Kumara edged the ball behind to wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. The three wickets in the same over left Sri Lanka under immense pressure and pushed India closer to victory. Suthar returned in the next over and bowled Keshara Nuwantha to complete Sri Lanka’s innings.

Suthar finished the match with impressive figures of 10 wickets for 131 runs in 45.2 overs. His five-wicket haul in the second innings played a major role in India’s 165-run victory. He now has 17 wickets in his first two Tests at an average of 11.35, making his performance one of the biggest highlights of the match.

Fans and experts react to Suthar's viral match-turning spell

Manav Suthar’s brilliant spell came alongside a superb first-innings century from Devdutt Padikkal, which helped India take control of the match. After India set Sri Lanka a target of 372 runs, the hosts needed a strong batting effort to stay in the contest. However, Suthar and the Indian bowling attack kept the pressure on.

Sonal Dinusha briefly gave Sri Lanka hope with a determined knock, but Suthar eventually broke their resistance. His three-wicket over on Day 5 turned the match completely in India’s favour. Sri Lanka were eventually bowled out for 206, giving India a convincing 165-run victory in the opening Test.

Following Suthar’s match-winning performance, fans flooded social media with praise for the young spinner. Many called him a “gem” and praised his ability to perform under pressure on a challenging Galle surface. His 10-wicket haul has also increased expectations around his future with the Indian team. Here is how the fans reacted: