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Rahul Chahar’s 8-51 on Surrey Debut Breaks 166-Year Record, Seals 20-Run Win

Hampshire’s Division One status now hinges on Yorkshire beating Durham at Headingley.

Overview

  • The India leg-spinner, signed specifically for Surrey’s final match, delivered a maiden first-class ten-wicket haul on debut.
  • His second-innings figures of 8-51 are the best by any bowler in this season’s Division One and rank as Surrey’s third-best of the century.
  • The haul set a new Surrey debut benchmark, surpassing William Mudie’s 7-61 from 1859.
  • A 7-45 burst on day three reversed the match after Surrey, who trailed by 101 on first innings, set Hampshire 181 to win.
  • Chahar dismissed Washington Sundar in both innings as Surrey closed out a 20-run victory at the Ageas Bowl.