Team India made history in the ongoing India vs Bangladesh Test in Kanpur, setting not one, not two, but three batting records. Opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal set the record for fastest team fifty, reaching the 50-run mark in just three overs. The team then went on to break their own record for fastest team hundred minutes later, achieving it in just 10.1 overs.
India's Historic Batting Onslaught Against Bangladesh
Team India etched their name in cricketing history during the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur, setting three remarkable batting records.
Fastest Team Fifty and Hundred
Opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal carved a new milestone by registering the fastest team fifty in Test cricket history. They reached the 50-run mark in a mere three overs, surpassing the previous record of 4.1 overs set by England against Pakistan in 2010.
Just 7.1 overs later, the Indian team broke another record by reaching the team hundred in just 10.1 overs. This eclipsed the previous best of 12.2 overs set by England against the West Indies in 2017.
Other Notable Records
In addition to the two aforementioned records, India also broke the following:
Background
The Indian team has a history of setting records in Test cricket. In 2017, they became the first team to score 600 runs in an innings on three consecutive occasions. They also hold the record for the highest Test score of 759/7 declared against England in 2016.
FAQs
Q: Who scored the fastest fifty for India in the Kanpur Test? A: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, in 3 overs.
Q: What was the previous record for the fastest team fifty in Test cricket? A: 4.1 overs, set by England against Pakistan in 2010.
Q: When did India score their previous fastest team hundred in Tests? A: Against the West Indies in 2017, in 12.2 overs.
Q: Which Indian team holds the record for the highest Test score? A: India, with 759/7 declared against England in 2016.
Q: What is the significance of these records for Indian cricket? A: They highlight India's dominance in Test cricket and their ability to score runs at a rapid pace.
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