Fastest 50 & 100: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal Make History

In a historic display of aggressive batting, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal led India to break multiple records in the ongoing Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The Indian openers combined to set a new world record for the fastest team fifty and hundred in Test cricket, a feat that has left cricket fans worldwide in awe.

Fastest Team Fifty

India’s opening batsmen, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, made an explosive start to their innings on Day 4. They reached the 50-run mark in just 18 balls, surpassing the previous record held by England, who had scored 50 runs in 26 balls against the West Indies earlier this year. This remarkable achievement is the first time a team has scored 50 runs within the first three overs in Test cricket history.

Key Moments

• Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal: Their aggressive batting style saw them dealing primarily in boundaries, with a flurry of fours and sixes.
• Record-Breaking Start: The duo reached 50 runs in just 18 balls, breaking the previous fastest fifty record held by England.

Fastest Team Fifty In Test Cricket:

1. 3.0 Overs - India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur, 2024
2. 4.2 Overs - England vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2024
3. 4.3 Overs - England vs South Africa, The Oval, 1994
4. 4.6 Overs - England vs Sri Lanka, Manchester, 2002
5. 5.2 Overs - Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2004
6. 5.3 Overs - India vs England, Chennai, 2008
7. 5.3 Overs - India vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 2023

Fastest Team Hundred

The record-breaking did not stop there. India continued their aggressive batting and reached the team hundred in just 61 balls (10.1 overs), shattering their previous record of 12.2 overs set against the West Indies in 2023.

Fastest Team Hundreds In Test History:

1. 10.1 Overs - India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur, 2024
2. 12.2 Overs - India vs West Indies, Port of Spain, 2023
3. 13.1 Overs - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Colombo SSC, 2001
4. 13.4 Overs - Bangladesh vs West Indies, Mirpur, 2012
5. 13.4 Overs - England vs Pakistan, Karachi, 2022
6. 13.4 Overs - England vs Pakistan, Rawalpindi, 2022
7. 13.6 Overs - Australia vs India, Perth, 2012

Match Progress

Earlier in the day, India bowled out Bangladesh for 233 runs in their first innings. Mominul Haque was the standout performer for Bangladesh, remaining unbeaten on 107. India’s bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah, who picked up three wickets, ensured that Bangladesh could not post a threatening total.

Conclusion

India's performance has not only set new benchmarks in Test cricket but also showcased their ability to adapt and excel in all formats of the game. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal's record-breaking partnership will be remembered as a historic moment in cricket.