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India has created history as they became the first side to achieve a Test match fifty in just 3 overs against Bangladesh in their Green Park, Kanpur match on September 30, 2024. India broke the earlier record held by England who had scored a fifty in just 4.2 overs in their match against the West Indies earlier this July 2024.
Fastest Team Fifty
India vs Bangladesh, Kanpur, 2024 - 3.0 overs
Previous Scorecard:
England vs West Indies, Nottingham, 2024 - 4.2 overs
Batting Scorecard:
Rohit Sharma scored 19 off 6 balls
Yashasvi Jaiswal added 30 of 13 balls.
India not only notched the fastest record for the fifty but the team hundred also when they reached 100 runs in just 10.1 overs and, thereby, further consolidated their dominance during this match. It broke their previous record of 12.2 overs against West Indies in 2023.
Fastest Team Fifties in Test Cricket History
| Rank | Team | Opponent | Overs Faced |
| 1 | India | Bangladesh | 3.0 |
| 2 | England | West Indies | 4.2 |
| 3 | England | South Africa | 4.3 |
| 4 | England | Sri Lanka | 4.6 |
| 5 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | 5.2 |
| 6 | India | England | 5.3 |
| 7 | India | West Indies | 5.3 |
India's aggressive batting style was evident throughout the innings, with Jaiswal eventually scoring 72 runs off 51 balls, contributing significantly to their record-breaking performance.
India's record-setting innings against Bangladesh not only highlighted their batting prowess but also solidified their place in cricket history. Achieving a fifty in 3 overs and a hundred in 10.1 overs, the team's explosive performance reflects their dominance and sets a high standard for future Test matches.
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