India Makes History with Comprehensive Victory Over England in 577th Test
Jadeja stood out among India's bowlers, claiming five wickets for 41 runs in 12.4 overs.England's batting performance in this Test marked their poorest effort of the series, with no batsman managing to surpass the 20-run mark except for number 10 Mark Wood, who scored 33 runs.
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IND VS ENG: India secured a commanding victory over England in the third Test in Rajkot, claiming a 2-1 lead in the five-match series with a staggering 434-run margin. This marks India’s first Test win by over 400 runs and stands as their largest victory margin in their 577-test history. Chasing an improbable target of 557 runs, England faltered, succumbing to 122 all out in just 39.4 overs on day four. Ravindra Jadeja shone as India’s standout bowler, capturing five wickets for 41 runs in 12.4 overs.
England’s batting performance in this Test marked their poorest effort of the series, with no batsman managing to surpass the 20-run mark except for number 10 Mark Wood, who scored 33 runs.
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In contrast, India dominated on the same pitch, posting totals of 445 and 430 for four declared in their two innings, respectively.
The remarkable victory was largely propelled by Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unbeaten 214 runs in India’s second innings. Additionally, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed centuries to India’s commanding performance.
Sarfaraz Khan impressed with back-to-back fifties on his debut.
The fourth Test is scheduled to be held in Ranchi starting from February 23.
Summary of Scores:
India: 445 and 430 for 4 in 98 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 214 not out, Sarfaraz Khan 68 not out, Shubman Gill 91; Rehan Ahmed 1/108)
England: 319 and 122 all out in 39.4 overs (Mark Wood 33; Ravindra Jadeja 5/41, Kuldeep Yadav 2/19).
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