India has set a new record for the fastest fifty in Test cricket during the 2nd session of Day 4 in the 2nd Test against Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur. The Indian opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal raced to 51 runs in just 18 balls (3 overs), surpassing the previous record for the fastest team fifty in the history of Test matches.
Record-Breaking Moments:
- Rohit Sharma contributed 19 runs off 6 balls, smashing three sixes and maintaining an astonishing strike rate of 316.67.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal played a blistering knock, hitting 30 runs off 13 balls, which included six boundaries and one six, at a strike rate of 230.77.
This remarkable achievement came after India began its second innings, chasing Bangladesh’s total of 233. The opening partnership of Rohit and Jaiswal dominated the Bangladesh bowling attack, with Khaled Ahmed conceding 16 runs in his only over and Hasan Mahmud giving away 34 runs in 2 overs.
Key Stats:
- Fastest team fifty in Test cricket: India reached 51 in just 18 balls (3 overs).
- India’s partnership: 51 in 19 balls.
- Overs left in the day: 53.
This new record is sure to go down in cricket history as one of the most aggressive starts in a Test match. With this explosive start, India now trails by 182 runs and will look to build on this momentum to potentially pull off a memorable victory against Bangladesh.
