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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 Crick🎃eꦓt 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 bundled out for 122 to lose the contest.
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 brilliant century, forming a crucial🌱 partnership of 204 runs with 𒁏the skipper, ultimately helping India post 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 impressive career. Jaiswal’s innings was characterized by sheer dominance,ꦰ as he smashed 12 sixes during his stay. He remain🔥ed unbeaten at 214 runs when India declared their second innings 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: Twitter reactions: Yashasvi Jaiswal lights up Rajko🌠t with second double century in Test cri🌟cket – 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 i🐷n t𓄧his 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 t🅷otally ♓dominated Bazball! 👏
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
This 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 INDIA IN TEST꧃ 𒀰HISTORY 🇮🇳
– 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)
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒍🃏𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 🃏
🇮🇳 record their largest margin of vi⛎ctory by run𒉰s in Tests 📜🔥
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@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)
Bazball 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 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 it had to be Jaddu to get the fi♋nal 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)
India thrash England by 4🐼34 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 England for 122 to secure a record win in Rajkot 🎉 |ཧ🅠 📝:
— ICC (@ICC)
