• India defeated England in the third Test to claim their biggest-ever win in the longest format.

  • Ravindra Jadeja bagged a stunning 5-wicket haul in the second innings to bundle out England for just 122 runs.

Twitter reactions: Clinical India thrash England in Rajkot to register their biggest win in Test cricket
India beat England in the Rajkot Test (Inage Source: Twitter)

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In a stunning display of dominance, Team India completely overwhelmed England on the fourth day of the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. The hosts set a formidable target of 557 runs after declaring their second innings at 430/4. But England batters crumbled and got bundled out for 122 to lose the contest.

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

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