NEW DELHI: India set a brand new report for the very best run-rate in a Check match, attaining a exceptional mixed run-rate of seven.36 throughout their match in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur. This broke the earlier report held by South Africa, who recorded a run-rate of 6.80 in opposition to Zimbabwe in Cape City in 2005.
The victory additionally marked a historic first for India, because it was the primary time they received a Check match with out dealing with a single maiden over all through the whole recreation.
Indian batters showcased a unprecedented batting efficiency throughout the Kanpur Check, amassing a complete of 383 runs in a mere 52 overs throughout each innings. What stood out was their unbelievable run-rate of 8.22 within the first innings alone, the place they collected 285 runs in simply 34.four overs.
Highest run-rate by a staff in a Check (each innings mixed)
- 7.36 – IND vs BAN, Kanpur, 2024
- 6.80 – SA vs ZIM, Cape City, 2005
- 6.73 – ENG vs PAK, Rawalpindi, 2022
- 6.43 – ENG vs IRE, Lord’s, 2023
- 5.73 – ENG vs BAN, Chester-le-Road, 2005
Throughout this breathtaking session, India achieved a collection of unprecedented milestones in Check cricket historical past. They recorded the quickest staff 50, staff 100, 150, 200, and 250, all inside a single afternoon’s play.
India pulled off a exceptional seven-wicket victory in a rain-hit match as they reached their victory goal of 95 in simply 104 balls within the second session on Day 5.
Rohit Sharma‘s staff seems twice within the high 5 listing of quickest leads to Check cricket’s 147-year historical past, attaining two fast victories inside simply 9 months. The primary of those swift wins was India’s conquer South Africa in Cape City earlier this yr.
The collection victory extends India’s lead on the high of the World Check Championship rankings forward of Australia in second.
