In a historic display of aggressive batting, Team India shattered multiple records during the fourth day of the second Test match against Bangladesh at Green Park Stadium. The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, set new benchmarks for the fastest team 50, 100, and 200 runs in the history of Test cricket, leaving fans and cricket pundits in awe
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The fireworks began right from the start of India’s innings. Openers Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal came out with an aggressive mindset, determined to make the most of the rain-affected match. Rohit Sharma set the tone with a blistering 23 off just 11 balls, including three sixes and a four His partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal, continued the onslaught, smashing 10 fours and a six to reach his fifty in just 31 balls, making it the fourth fastest fifty by an Indian batter
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India’s aggressive approach paid off as they reached the 50-run mark in a mere 3 overs, breaking England’s previous record of 4.2 overs set against the West Indies at Trent Bridge earlier this year The explosive start by the openers laid a solid foundation for the team to build upon.
The momentum did not wane as Shubman Gill joined Jaiswal at the crease. The duo continued to punish the Bangladeshi bowlers, propelling India to the fastest team hundred in Test cricket history. India crossed the 100-run mark in just 10.1 overs, surpassing their own record of 12.2 overs set against the West Indies in Port of Spain in 2023
The Indian batting juggernaut rolled on with contributions from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli. Rahul’s quickfire 68 off 43 balls and Kohli’s brisk 47 off 35 balls helped India breach the 200-run mark in just 24.2 overs. This feat broke Australia’s record of reaching 200 runs in 28.1 overs against Pakistan in Sydney in 2017
India eventually declared their innings at 285 for nine from only 34.4 overs, scoring at an astonishing rate of 8.22 runs per over This aggressive batting display was even more remarkable considering the match had been heavily affected by rain, with only 35 overs of play possible in the first three days.
The match also saw individual milestones being achieved. Ravindra Jadeja became the second-fastest player in Test cricket to achieve the double milestone of 3,000 runs and 300 wickets, trailing only England’s Ian Botham. Jadeja reached this milestone in 74 Tests, becoming the 11th player worldwide and the third Indian to accomplish this feat, joining the ranks of Kapil Dev and Ravichandran Ashwin.
The cricketing world has been abuzz with reactions to India’s record-breaking performance. Fans and experts alike have praised the team’s aggressive approach and the individual brilliance of the players. As India continues to dominate in Test cricket, these records are a testament to their prowess and strategic acumen.
Looking ahead, Team India will aim to carry this momentum into future matches, with the ICC World Test Championship in sight. The records set in Kanpur will undoubtedly inspire the team to push the boundaries of what is possible in Test cricket.
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