Ind vs Eng 3rd test: Ind gets the greatest run-count win by 434 runs.
Ind vs Eng 3rd test: With five wickets from Ravindra Jadeja and an undefeated double century from Yashasvi Jaiswal, India won the third Test on Sunday by a record 434 runs, taking a 2-1 lead over England.
England’s batting collapsed like a pack of cards in the last session, losing eight wickets and being bowled out for 122 on day four in Rajkot, where they were chasing 557 to win.
Mark Wood was dismissed for 33 by Jadeja, the last wicket, and he celebrated by kissing the ground as India achieved their highest-ever run-scoring victory.
Ben Duckett, England’s first-inning centurion, was ran out on four before tea, and Jadeja’s left-arm spin frightened the middle-order.
Ben Duckett, England’s first-inning centurion, got run out on four before tea, and Jadeja’s left-arm spin frightened the middle-order.
Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow both prolonged their dismal runs in the five-match series by getting out for seven and four wickets, respectively.
In his historic 100th Test match, captain Ben Stokes tried to withstand the onslaught of the Indian bowling attack but was bowled out for 15 by left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.
With his 214 off 236 balls, left-handed batsman Jaiswal stood out as he helped India declare their second innings at 430-4, stifling the opposition attack.
After retiring hurt on day three with back problems at 104, the opener onto the field again in the morning session. With a single off Root, he raised his second double ton in as many matches and sprang with delight.
With 696 wickets in 185 Tests, Jaiswal’s knock included three consecutive sixes over the fence off James Anderson, setting a new record for the experienced quick.
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Jaiswal has now tied the record set by the legendary Wasim Akram of Pakistan, who in 1996 also smashed 12 sixes in an innings while playing Zimbabwe.
Jaiswal played a great game, scoring 172 runs alongside rookie Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 68 for his second half-century of the innings.
With 545 runs, the 22-year-old Jaiswal is still the series’ top batsman after hitting a game-winning 209 in the second Test.
Despite Ravichandran Ashwin’s absence, the Indian bowlers set up victory on Saturday by bowling out England for 319 after the tourists’ batting slumped from 299-5.
After leaving the Test early on day two in response to a medical emergency just hours after taking his 500th wicket. Ashwin returned to the pitch on day four to bowl and take his 501st wicket.
After fellow spinner Anil Kumble (619), 37-year-old off-spinner Ashwin became the second Indian bowler to reach 500 wickets. He was only the ninth bowler in Test history.
India chose to bat first and were led by captain Rohit Sharma to 445 in the first innings thanks to his 131 and Jadeja’s 112.
England won the first game by a score of 28 runs, but India won their next game back-to-back.
On Friday, the fourth Test will begin in Ranchi.
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