Saleem Safi Picks Maiden Five-Wicket Haul in Tests, Achieves Feat During IND vs AFG One-Off Test 2026
Saleem Safi become the third Afghanistan pacer after Ziaur Rahman and Nijat Masood to pick a five-wicket haul in Tests.
Afghanistan bowler Mohammad Saleem Safi achieved his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket on Sunday during ongoing IND vs AFG one-off Test match against India. The 24-year-old paceman dismantled the Indian batting order with disciplined seam bowling. His clinical spell restricted the hosts effectively, showcasing his progression since making his international debut. Safi become the third Afghanistan pacer after Ziaur Rahman and Nijat Masood to pick a five-wicket haul in Tests. Safi's wickets included Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, and Manav Suthar. India vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates, One-Off Test 2026 Day 2
Saleem Safi Achieves Personal Milestone
𝐅𝐈𝐕𝐄-𝐖𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐄𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐄𝐌 𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐈! 🖐️
Mohammad Saleem Safi has been outstanding, with Manav Suthar becoming his fifth victim as another edge finds the wicketkeeper. 👏👏
What a performance in only his second Test match! 🔥#AfghanAtalan | #INDvAFG |… pic.twitter.com/RTu7bzGvci
— Afghanistan Cricket Board (@ACBofficials) June 7, 2026
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