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 the 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, as he smashed 12 sixes during his stay. He remained 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 Rajkot with second double century in Test cricket – IND vs ENG
Here is how Twitter reacted:
Despite having issues with first choice 11, team India totally dominated Bazball!#INDvsENG
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 18, 2024
BIGGEST WIN IN TERMS OF RUNS FOR INDIA IN TEST HISTORY
– Rohit boys has done it.pic.twitter.com/WmOB65C3H1
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 18, 2024
Good luck finding a moral win in this one but I won't put it past UK media#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/O3xFTPfOYU
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 18, 2024
𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒚 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒑𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔
record their largest margin of victory by runs in Tests
#PlayBold #INDvENG #TeamIndia pic.twitter.com/wZzNxgQy9O
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 18, 2024
#TeamIndia’s biggest-ever Test win in terms of runs!
#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/sZusrbJqwr
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 18, 2024
𝙊𝙛 𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚 it had to be Jaddu to get the final wicket
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) February 18, 2024
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) February 18, 2024
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) February 18, 2024
Defeat in Rajkot. India move into a 2-1 lead
Match Centre: https://t.co/W5T5FEBY7t
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 18, 2024
India skittle England for 122 to secure a record win in Rajkot#WTC25 | #INDvENG
: https://t.co/vfmNIRVFiF pic.twitter.com/00UTiT92KL
— ICC (@ICC) February 18, 2024
Also WATCH: IND vs ENG – Yashasvi Jaiswal demolishes James Anderson with hattrick of sixes on Day 4 of the Rajkot Test
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