Tue Oct 01 02:19:42 UTC 2024: ## India’s Explosive Start Dominates Bangladesh in Kanpur Test
**Kanpur, India** – India showcased an aggressive batting display in the second Test against Bangladesh, setting a blistering pace from the very first over. The opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed boundaries at will, putting on a record-breaking performance.
The duo reached 50 runs in just three overs, surpassing England’s previous record of 26 deliveries. Yashasvi Jaiswal was particularly impressive, smashing three consecutive fours in the first over and finishing the second over with a boundary. Rohit Sharma joined the party with a six in the second over and another in the third, leaving commentator Dinesh Karthik to declare the match “Test cricket on steroids.”
India’s dominance was further highlighted by their fastest 100 runs in Test cricket, achieved in a mere 10.1 overs. The previous record was held by India themselves, who reached 100 in 12.2 overs against the West Indies in 2023.
Rohit Sharma, though dismissed for 23 off 11 balls, entertained the crowd with his aggressive approach. Jaiswal went on to score a rapid half-century off 31 balls, becoming the fourth fastest Indian to reach the milestone in Test cricket. He eventually fell for 72 off 51 balls, but the damage had already been done.
India continued their aggressive batting, with Virat Kohli and KL Rahul pushing the score past 200 in 24.2 overs, a record-breaking pace for the format. The previous record was held by Australia who reached 200 in 28.1 overs against Pakistan in 2017.
The match remains in progress, but India’s explosive start has sent a clear message to Bangladesh, showcasing their intent to secure a dominant victory.
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