Narendra Hirwani's Historic Test Debut: 16 Wickets Against West Indies in 1988

• On January 15, 1988, Narendra Hirwani made a sensational Test debut for India against West Indies.
• The 19-year-old leg-spinner achieved an astonishing match haul of 16 wickets, the finest ever match figures on debut in Test cricket.
• Hirwani's performance, including two 8-wicket hauls (8/61 and 8/75), helped India secure a memorable victory in Chennai.
• He dismissed key West Indies batsmen like Richie Richardson and Vivian Richards, proving a nightmare for the Calypso Kings.
• Despite his record-breaking debut, Hirwani played only 16 more Tests, unable to replicate his initial magic.

Why It Matters: Narendra Hirwani holds the record for the best Test debut figures with 16 wickets against West Indies in 1988.