Who is Gurnoor Brar? Wicket taken in the very first over of the debut match against Afghanistan

By Samira Vishwas On Jun 14, 2026

Gurnoor Brar: Young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar, who made his debut in the first ODI match between India vs Afghanistan, has taken a wicket in his very first over.

Gurnoor Brar: These days a three-match ODI series is being played between India and Afghanistan. Whose first match is being played today on 13th June at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar made a great start to his international career in the first ODI against Afghanistan. He made it more memorable by taking a wicket in the very first over of his debut match.

Took a wicket in the very first over of the debut match

26-year-old young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar made his international debut in the first ODI match against Afghanistan. This debut was no less than a dream for him. In the first over of his very first match, he gave the first blow by dismissing Afghanistan’s opener Ibrahim Zadran. During Afghanistan’s innings, Gurnoor came to bowl the second over for India. Brar bowled short the fifth ball of this over. On which Ibrahim, while trying to play a big shot, handed his catch to Shubman Gill.

How’s that for your first over on international debut? 😌🔥
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— BCCI (@BCCI) June 13, 2026

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Who is Gurnoor Brar?

Gurnoor Brar, born on 25 May 2000 in Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, is an emerging player of Indian cricket, who is primarily a right-arm fast bowler. Apart from this, he can also bat in the lower order. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall, Gurnoor is known for his tall physique and his reverse swing with extra bounce. He represents the Punjab team at the domestic level and is one of the best bowlers in Ranji Trophy.

Played only one match in IPL

Young fast bowler Gurnoor Brar was included in their team by Punjab Kings in IPL 2023 for Rs 20 lakh as a replacement for Raj Bawa. That season he made his IPL debut against Lucknow Super Giants. He has played only one match in IPL so far. After this, Gujarat Titans bought him for Rs 1 crore 30 lakh in the 2025 mega auction.