Team India Creates Unwanted Record In Test Cricket After 11 Years
This marked the first time in 11 years that a team managed to post over 600 runs in a Test innings against India.
In the Manchester Test match against England, Team India is steadily falling behind with each session. First, Joe Root, and then Ben Stokes, scored centuries for England, worsening the situation for the Indian side.
Amidst this dominant English performance, an unwanted record was registered under Shubman Gill's name, marking a significant low for Indian cricket — the team faced such a massive run onslaught in Test cricket after 11 years.
India concedes 600+ runs in Tests after 11 years
In this Manchester Test, the England team showcased powerful batting. With commanding centuries from Joe Root and Ben Stokes, the hosts crossed the 600-run mark in their first innings.
This marked the first time in 11 years that a team managed to post over 600 runs in a Test innings against India, creating an unwelcome statistical reminder for the visitors.
England piles up 669 runs
At Old Trafford, the English batsmen launched a brutal assault on Indian bowlers. The openers provided a solid start, which was then converted into a mammoth total through big centuries by Root and Stokes.
England posted 669 runs in their first innings — the highest-ever score in a Test match at this ground. With ample time left in the match, India's road to a comeback now looks increasingly difficult.
India scored 358 runs in their first innings
In their first innings, the Indian cricket had managed to score 358 runs, showing early signs of competitiveness. However, England's 669-run reply handed them a massive first-innings lead of 311 runs.
To compound India’s problems, their second innings began disastrously — losing both openers in the very first over, making the uphill task of saving the Test even steeper.
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