The Indian cricket team showcased an aggressive batting display on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, reaching a total of 285 runs at the loss of nine wickets in just 34.4 overs. With this performance, India declared their innings, securing a lead of 52 runs. Their attacking approach led to breaking multiple records, including the fastest 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 runs in Test history.
Gavaskar’s Concerns Over Batting Order
Despite the team’s success, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his concerns regarding a key decision in the batting order. He commented on a change that saw Virat Kohli demoted to number five after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal. Instead of Kohli, Rishabh Pant came to bat but managed only nine runs off 11 balls before returning to the pavilion.
Gavaskar stated, “You are talking about a man who got almost 9,000 runs in Test cricket batting at No. 4,” highlighting his belief that Kohli should have batted higher up the order. Kohli eventually came in at number five and made a significant impact, scoring 47 runs off just 35 deliveries.
Kohli Sets New Records
In addition to his contributions with the bat, Kohli achieved a remarkable milestone during this innings. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the fastest player to reach 27,000 international runs, accomplishing this feat in his 594th innings. Tendulkar had previously set the record at 623 innings back in 2007. Kohli now joins an elite group that includes Kumar Sangakkara and Ricky Ponting.
The records for reaching this milestone are as follows:
| Player | Innings |
| Virat Kohli | 594 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 623 |
| Kumar Sangakkara | 648 |
| Ricky Ponting | 650 |
Kohli’s achievement underscores his consistency and skill across all formats of cricket. He had previously set records for being the fastest to reach both 25,000 and 26,000 international runs.
Contributions from Other Players
While Kohli’s performance was noteworthy, he was not alone in contributing to India’s aggressive innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed remarkable form with a quickfire 72 runs off just 51 balls. KL Rahul also played a crucial role, adding 68 runs from 43 deliveries. Their efforts were instrumental in propelling India towards a commanding position in the match.
India’s aggressive intent was evident right from the start after bowling out Bangladesh for just 233 runs. The opening partnership between Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma set a blistering pace, with their stand of 55 runs coming in just 3.5 overs—a record for the fastest team century in Test cricket.
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