In the ongoing India vs Bangladesh 2nd Test at Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, the Indian opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma set a new benchmark for the highest scoring rate in a partnership of 50+ runs in Test cricket history. The duo put on a quickfire 55 runs off just 23 deliveries, achieving a run rate of 14.34, surpassing the previous records held by notable partnerships.
Highest Scoring Rate in a 50+ Partnership:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma – 14.34 (55 off 23) vs Bangladesh, Kanpur, 2024
- Ben Stokes and Ben Duckett – 11.86 (87* off 44) vs West Indies, Edgbaston, 2024
- Neil Wagner and Trent Boult – 11.55 (52 off 27) vs England, Leeds, 2013
The opening partnership of 55 runs in just 3.5 overs set the tone for India’s aggressive response to Bangladesh’s first innings total of 233. Yashasvi Jaiswal dominated the scoring, smashing 48 runs off 29 balls, including ten boundaries and one six, while Rohit Sharma contributed a brisk 19 runs off 6 deliveries before getting dismissed.
Aggressive Start Sets the Tone
India started their innings at a blistering pace with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal attacking the Bangladesh bowlers right from the first over. Within the first 23 balls, the pair had put on 55 runs at a breathtaking scoring rate, setting the record for the highest scoring rate in a 50+ partnership in Test cricket.
The fast-paced start came to a halt when Rohit Sharma was bowled by Mehidy Hasan Miraz after scoring 23 off 11 balls. Despite the quick loss of Rohit, Yashasvi continued to maintain an aggressive approach, and India reached 76/1 within the first 7.2 overs of their innings.
Background of the Record Partnership
The 14.34 scoring rate in the partnership surpasses some of the most explosive partnerships in Test history, including the 11.86 rate by Stokes and Duckett and 11.55 by Wagner and Boult. Notably, the duo’s aggressive stance reflects a modern approach to Test cricket, where teams are increasingly looking to dominate from the start, even in the longer format.
Match Context
India’s rapid start to the innings was in response to Bangladesh’s 233, as India looked to gain the upper hand quickly. With an early target in mind, the openers went on the attack, which resulted in them setting the new record for the highest scoring rate in a 50+ partnership.
This aggressive approach is consistent with how modern teams are embracing more dynamic cricket in Test matches, where players are willing to take more risks in pursuit of quick runs.
With India trailing by 157 runs and having set a brisk pace early on, the game is set for an exciting finish in the second Test between India and Bangladesh.
