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India was knocked out for 233 runs on Day 4 of the second Test match against Bangladesh. It's important to remember that the muddy outfield and nonstop rain forced the cancellation of Days 2 and 3. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal were in fine form as India began their batting at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur, mimicking their T20-style batting.
In just four overs, the pair amassed over 50 runs for the first wicket. After scoring a blistering 23 off 11 at a strike rate of 209, Rohit left the team. Jaiswal then partnered with Shubman Gill. For the second wicket, both hitters put together a 72-run stand. India achieved the milestone in just 10.1 overs, setting a record for the fastest side to reach 100 in Test cricket during this blitzkrieg. Jaiswal scored two maximums and 12 boundaries to finish his innings at 72 off 51.
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Regarding the record, India's quickest fifty in Test cricket was achieved in 5.3 overs against England in 2008. England appears three times on this list after reaching fifty in twenty-four, twenty-three, and five overs in 1994, 2002, and 2024, respectively. With 5.2 overs to reach the 50-run mark against Pakistan in 2004, Sri Lanka is likewise at the top of the charts.
| 4.2 Overs | England vs WI | Nottingham | 2024 |
| 4.3 Overs | England vs SA | The Oval | 1994 |
| 4.6 Overs | England vs SL | Manchester | 2002 |
| 5.2 Overs | Sri Lanka vs PAK | Karachi | 2004 |
| 5.3 Overs | India vs ENG | Chennai | 2008 |
| 5.3 Overs | India vs WI | Port of Spain | 2023 |
In the meanwhile, India reached their 100 in just 10.1 overs thanks to a fourth-fastest fifty for the nation from Yashasvi Jaiswal in the game's longest format. The previous record was set by India at Port of Spain when they defeated the West Indies by scoring 100 runs in just 12.2 overs.
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