Best Bowling Figures Test Debut Hirwani 16 Wickets: Making his bow against the West Indies, Hirwani bagged 8 for 61 in the first innings, with the likes of Viv Richards and Richie Richardson among his victims. He followed it up another brilliant spell of bowling in the second innings grabbing 8 for 75, making total tally to 16 Wickets for 136 runs.

Narendra Hirwani holds the record for the best bowling figures on Test debut, taking 16 wickets for 136 runs against West Indies in 1988.
He remains the only bowler to take 16 wickets on debut in Test cricket history.

👉 No bowler in Test history has ever dominated a debut match like Hirwani — his 16 wickets remain one of the greatest performances ever.

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🏏 Narendra Hirwani – 16 Wickets on Debut (1988)

Narendra Hirwani made a dream debut against West Indies in Chennai.

• 1st innings: 8/61
• 2nd innings: 8/75
• Match figures: 16/136

👉 This remains the best bowling performance on Test debut

🔥 Match Highlights

• Opponent: West Indies (strong batting lineup)
• Venue: Chennai (Madras)
• India won by 255 runs

👉 Hirwani’s spell dismantled one of the strongest teams in cricket history

📌 Record Significance

• Highest wickets on Test debut: 16
• Only player with 16 wickets on debut
• Record still unbeaten

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