Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal made Test cricket history by setting a new record for the fastest team fifty during India’s second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur. After bowling Bangladesh out for 233, India’s openers adopted an aggressive approach from the outset. Both Rohit and Jaiswal punished the Bangladesh bowlers, hitting boundaries frequently.
In an unprecedented display, they brought up the team’s fifty in just three overs, shattering the previous record of 26 balls held by England. This achievement marked the first time a team had reached the 50-run mark within the first three overs of a Test innings.
Fastest Team Fifty in Test Cricket
India’s new record of the fastest team fifty was achieved in 18 balls, significantly faster than England’s previous record against West Indies at Trent Bridge earlier in 2024. Prior to this feat, India’s fastest team fifty in Test cricket was against England in Chennai in 2008, where they reached the milestone in 5.2 overs. This recent achievement surpassed all previous instances, reaffirming India’s dominance in Test cricket. Other notable entries in the list include England’s 4.2 overs against West Indies and Sri Lanka’s 5.2 overs against Pakistan.
Record-Breaking Century Follows
India didn’t stop at the fifty mark. They went on to break the world record for the fastest team hundred in Test cricket as well, reaching the 100-run mark in just 61 balls (10.1 overs). This effort broke India’s previous record of 12.2 overs, set against West Indies in 2023. Other fast hundreds in Test history include Sri Lanka’s 13.1 overs against Bangladesh and England’s 13.4 overs against Pakistan. This aggressive style of play is a reminder of India’s adaptability, showing they can switch gears and play attacking cricket when the situation demands.
India’s record-breaking performance against Bangladesh not only highlights the explosive capabilities of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal but also signals a shift in how teams approach Test cricket. With this feat, India has proven that they can adapt their game to any situation, blending traditional patience with modern aggression.
Their dominance in setting both the fastest fifty and hundred underscores their versatility and potential to continue rewriting Test cricket history. This performance will undoubtedly inspire future strategies, reinforcing India’s position as a formidable force in the longest format of the game.
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