5 fastest team hundreds in the history of Test cricket
2. IND vs WI 2023: India’s Firepower in Port of Spain
Team India who are quite a dominant force in world cricket flexed their batting muscle against the West Indies in 2023. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma let their willows do all the talking as the duo raced to a 100-run mark in just 12.2 overs during their second innings.
Yashasvi Jaiswal chipped in with 38 off 30 whereas Rohit Sharma scored 57 from 44 balls. The left and right-hand combination did the trick for the team as their clear intent pushed the game forward. The rapid scoring helped India set up a strong total of 365 runs before the game ended in a draw.
1. IND vs BAN 2024: India shatters records at Kanpur
Team India etched the name into the record books by smashing the fastest-ever team century in the history of Test cricket. They accomplished the feat during their 2024 clash against Bangladesh at Kanpur. Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma scored runs at rate of knots.
The duo played so fast that India reached 100 in just 10.1 overs. Jaiswal pitched in with 72 off 51 deliveries whereas the Indian captain scored a quick-fire 23 off 11. In the process, India shattered their own previous record. Talking about the result, India won the game by 7 wickets.
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