India’s biggest-ever victory third Test match against England.

2024.02.19

In the second innings, Ravindra Jadeja took an incredible five wickets to dismiss England for a meager 122 runs.

At the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, on the fourth day of the third Test, Team India utterly overpowered England in an incredible show of dominance. The hosts declared their second innings at 430/4 and set a lofty goal of 557 runs. However, England’s batsmen gave up and were bowled out for 122 to lose the match.

India faced hardship early in the match at 33/3, but Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja proved to be their saviors. Moved up to number five, Jadeja showed off his skills with a spectacular century. He and the captain had a vital partnership of 204 runs, which helped India record a competitive 445.

Even though England had a great start, exemplified by Ben Duckett’s remarkable century on day two, things turned south on day three. At first, it appeared advantageous that Ravichandran Ashwin, India’s star spinner, was not present. But Mohammed Siraj’s outstanding effort along with the bowling of India, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav, kept England’s lead to 126 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s youthful opener, dazzled with the bat during the second innings, blasting yet another double century in his already remarkable career. With 12 sixes during his stay, Jaiswal’s innings was marked by absolute domination. At 214 runs, he was still undefeated when India ended their second innings at 430/4, setting a lofty mark of 557 runs for England.

In the last innings, England’s batting order collapsed under duress from a difficult goal. With the ball, Jadeja shone, taking 5 wickets at a cost of just 41 runs. Kuldeep also made a significant contribution, taking 2 wickets. India’s largest victory in the game’s longest format came against England, who were defeated by 434 runs.

Biggest Test wins for India by runs:

• 434 vs England at Rajkot 2024
• 372 vs New Zealand at Mumbai WS 2021
• 337 vs South Africa at Delhi 2015
• 321 vs New Zealand at Indore 2016
• 320 vs Australia at Mohali 2008

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