Team India sets new Test records with fastest team 200
India's cricket team has made history by setting a host of new world records in Test cricket. On Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, India recorded the fastest team 200 in Test history. Earlier in the day, the hosts also scripted the fastest team 50, 100, and 150. Their aggressive batting approach helped India attain unprecedented milestones after dismissing Bangladesh for 233 runs in their first innings.
Sharma and Jaiswal's aggressive batting sets new record
The Indian duo of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal kicked off their innings with a bang, racking up 50 runs in just three overs. This is now the fastest 50 in Test cricket history since data collection began. Their knockout show crossed England's earlier record of reaching a 50 in 26 balls against West Indies at Trent Bridge earlier this year.
India surpass own record for fastest team hundred
Continuing their aggressive batting, India also set a new record for the fastest team hundred in Test history. The team reached 100 runs in just 61 balls (10.1 overs), breaking their previous record of 12.2 overs against the West Indies in 2023. This achievement further underscores the Indian team's attacking approach and ability to adapt according to game situations.
India establish new record for fastest 150 in Test cricket
In a remarkable display of batting prowess, India further established a new record for the fastest 150 in Test cricket. The team reached this milestone in just 18.2 overs, surpassing their previous record of 21.1 overs set against West Indies last year. This achievement highlights the team's versatility and adaptability in their batting style according to game situations.
Fastest team 200 in Test cricket
According to Cricbuzz, India reached the 200-run mark in just 24.2 overs. This is now the fastest a team has reached 200 in Tests bettering the 28.1 overs by Australia vs Pakistan in Sydney in 2017. Notably, after Rohit and Jaiswal's departure, the likes of Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul batted well for the Indian team.
