When India broke England’s world record of the fastest fifty

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The Indian opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma etched their names in the record books by helping India achieve the fastest team hundred in Test cricket history.

In reply to Bangladesh’s first-innings score of 233, the Indian openers began their assault from the very first ball. Jaiswal set the tone by hitting three consecutive fours off Hasan Mahmud in the opening over, bringing India a quick 12 runs.

In the next over, Khaled Ahmed faced the wrath of the Indian captain, with Rohit smashing two sixes, while Jaiswal added a boundary off the final ball, contributing 17 runs from the over.

The onslaught continued in the third over as Hasan Mahmud was once again on the receiving end. Rohit hit a six, and Jaiswal followed with another six and two fours, propelling India past the 50-run mark in just three overs, breaking England’s world record for fastest team fifty in Test cricket history.

“We started this morning (Day 4) to show that positive intent was going to be key. Two days left in the first match, extended sessions, there’s still a lot of cricket, a lot of time left in the game, and it’s also important to show that intent. I thought the way the boys went to the ball up front was very well, it was incredible to see,” said Morkel in a press conference.

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Even after Rohit Sharma’s dismissal, Shubman Gill adopted a protective, anchor-like approach, allowing Yashasvi Jaiswal to continue his aggressive assault on the bowlers. Gill’s stability at the crease gave Jaiswal the freedom to play more freely, helping India reach the hundred-run mark in just 10.1 overs. This effort surpassed India’s own record of reaching a hundred in 12.2 overs against the West Indies last year.

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The Indian team did not ease up after setting the record for the fastest 100. Despite wickets falling at regular intervals, Rohit Sharma’s men continued their aggressive approach. After Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal, it was Rishabh Pant, not Virat Kohli, who arrived at the crease. Pant maintained the attacking momentum but was eventually dismissed when India’s score reached 159.

India’s relentless scoring has not only rewritten records but also demonstrated their depth and aggressive intent in Test cricket.

First Published: Sep 30 2024 | 5:59 PM IST