Team India set a new world record against England in the Test series by hitting a total of 470 boundaries, including 422 fours and 48 sixes. Previously, this record was held by Australia. In this series, 12 Indian batsmen scored centuries, which is another significant achievement.
Record: The batting onslaught by Team India in the five-match Test series against England has been etched in golden letters in cricket history. Indian batsmen not only set a record in terms of scoring runs by hitting a total of 470 boundaries in this series, but also created a world record that will not be easy for any team to break.
A Shower of Boundaries, A Gift of Records
Indian batsmen hit a total of 422 fours and 48 sixes in this series. Thus, Team India set a new world record by hitting a total of 470 boundaries in a Test series. Prior to this, the record was held by Australia, who hit 460 boundaries (451 fours and 9 sixes) against England in the 1993 Ashes series. This is the first time that India has achieved the feat of hitting more than 400 boundaries in a single Test series. Earlier, in 1964, India hit 384 boundaries in a series, which was considered an achievement at that time. But this time's performance has shattered all the old records.
The Secret of Strategy Hidden in Fours and Sixes
India's aggressive batting strategy was clearly visible in this series. Indian batsmen not only outplayed the English bowlers technically, but also mentally exhausted them. The frequent boundaries in every session were an indication that Team India had read the English conditions brilliantly and used them to their advantage. Especially players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja left no stone unturned in sending the ball across the boundary. Gill's innings of 269 runs in the Edgbaston Test, which included 34 fours and 4 sixes, laid the foundation for this record.
Record of 12 Indian Centurions Too
Along with the boundaries, another record was added to India's name – the most number of players scoring centuries in a Test series. A total of 12 Indian batsmen scored centuries in this series. Before this, only Australia, Pakistan and South Africa had reached this milestone. These 12 centuries include those from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Washington Sundar. This demonstrates India's batting depth and consistency.
The Sparkle of India was Seen in The Oval Test Too
In the last Test of the series, which was played at The Oval, India's batting prowess remained intact. In the second innings, India set a huge target of 374 runs for England. Yashasvi Jaiswal played a brilliant century innings of 118 runs in this innings. Along with him, Akash Deep also played an important role with 66 runs. Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar scored 53 runs each and took the team to a b score. By the third day, the England team had scored 50 runs for the loss of 1 wicket and they still need 324 runs to win.
India's Name Recorded in History
By hitting 470 boundaries, India has made it clear that it has now become a team that plays with an aggressive and modern approach even in Test cricket. This record is not just a number, but a declaration of a new era for Team India – where a balance of aggression and patience is seen.
