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In a stunning display of dominance, Team India completely overwhelmed England on the fourth day of the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The hosts set a formidable target of 557 runs after declaring their second innings at 430/4. But England batters crumbled and got ꧑bundled out for 122 to lose the conte🀅st.
Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma rescue India from early trouble
Facing adversity early in the game at 33/3, India found their saviors in Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma. Jadeja, elevated to number 5, showcased his prowess with a b✱rilliant century, forming a crucial partnership of 204 runs with the skipper, ultimately helping India pos🎀t a competitive total of 445.
England’s initial resilience falters
Despite a promising start for England, highlighted by Ben Duckett‘s exceptional century on day two, their fortunes took a downturn on day three. The absence of India’s key spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin, seemed like an advantage initially. However, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, along with Mohammed Siraj‘s superb performance, restricted England’s lead to 126 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s double ton powers India to set up a massive target
During India’s second innings, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal sizzled with the bat by smashing yet another double century of his already imp♓ressive career. Jaiswal’s innings was characterized by sheer dominance, as he smashed 12 sixes during his stay. He remained unbeaten at 214 runs when India declared their second i🌊nnings at 430/4, and gave England a massive target of 557 runs.
England’s collapse in final innings
Facing a daunting target in the final innings, England’s batting lineup crumbled under pressure. Jadeja starred with the ball, claiming a remarkable 5-wicket haul for just 41 runs, while Kuldeep contributed with a valuable 2-wicket haul. England’s defeat by 434 runs marks India’s biggest win in the longest format of the game.
Biggest Test wins for India by runs:
- 434 vs England at Rajkot 2024
- 372 vs New Zealand at Mumbai WS 2021
- 337 vs South Africa at Delhi 2015
- 321 vs New Zealand at Indore 2016
- 320 vs Australia at Mohali 2008
Also READ: T𝐆witter reacꦍtions: Yashasvi Jaiswal lights up Rajkot with second double century in Test cricket – IND vs ENG
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Phenomenal performance by India to play this well with all the absentees that have impacted their team in this test series. Shout out to Yashasvi Jaiswal.🥀 The way he has started his international career is very impressive.
— Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi)
Despite having issues with first choice 11, 😼team India totally dominated Bazbalﷺl! 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
Thওi💦s is now the BIGGEST runs win by India in Tests.
Biggest wins
434 runs – vs ENG at Rajkot, 2024
372 runs – vs NZ at Mumbai, 2021
337 runs – vs SA at Delhi, 2015
321 runs – vs NZ at Indore, 2016
320 runs – vs AUS at Mohali, 2008— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats)
BIGGEST WIN IN TERMS OF RUNS FOR IND𓆏IA IN 🌃TEST HISTORY 🇮🇳
– Rohit boys has done it. 🫡
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
Good luck finding a moral win in this one but I won't put it past UK media 😅
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14)
𝑻𝒉�🃏�𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒍��𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 🃏
🇮🇳 re♐cord their largest margin of victory by runs in Tests ಌ📜🔥
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets)
India's Biggest Test Wins
434 runs vs ENG (2024)*
372 runs vs NZ (2021)
337 runs vs SA (2015)
321 runs vs NZ (2016)
320 runs vs AUS (2008)— Broken Cricket (@BrokenCricket)
This is a staggering capitulation from England. Test cricket demands many traits of character and in this game, England fell short on some traditional virtues like grit and resilience. Ranchi will be a very interesting examination of England's resolve.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)
Baꦺzball getting absolutely schooled by test cricket.
— Hylton Deon Ackerman (@ackershd)
’s biggest-ever Test win in terms of runs! 💪
🇮🇳 2-1 🏴
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL)
𝙊𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙪��𝙨𝙚 it had to be Jaddu to get the fina༺l wicket 🤩🔥
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers)
During my time at RR, I was truly impressed with Jaiswal’s work ethic and commitment to the game. I have seen such a level of dedication from only a handful of youngsters throughout my career.
This kid is special, and this is definitely not the ceiling for him❤️
Well played!👏— Lasith Malinga (@malinga_ninety9)
2023 – India won an ODI by 300+ runs.
2024 – India won a Test by 400+ runs.
– India's biggest ever victory in ODIs and Tests have come under Rohit Sharma. 🫡🇮🇳
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)
I🐻ndia 🍸thrash England by 434 runs in Rajkot Test:
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
“We will chase 600 if we need to”
— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals)
The final scoreboard won't reflect it but that is one of India's finest wins at home
— Harisankar (@harish_staycalm)
Defeat in Rajkot. India move into a 2-1 lead 🏏
Match Centre:
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
India skittle Engl🍷and for 122 to secure a record win in Rajkot 🎉 | 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
