On an exhilarating fourth day in the Kanpur Test match, Team India captain Rohit Sharma showcased his extraordinary batting prowess, captivating cricket fans around the globe. After Bangladesh had mustered 233 runs, Rohit opened the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. In a stunning display, Jaiswal struck three boundaries off the first over, but it was Rohit who stole the spotlight by hitting two sixes off the very first two balls he faced. With this remarkable achievement, he became the first opener in Test cricket history to accomplish such a feat.
Rohit Sharma’s Groundbreaking Achievement
Rohit Sharma’s impressive six-hitting came against Khalid Ahmed, making him not only the first opener but also the fourth player overall to smash two sixes on the first two balls of a Test match. This remarkable feat was first witnessed in 1948 by Fofi Williams. Subsequent milestones were achieved by cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar in 2013 and Umesh Yadav in 2019. However, what makes Rohit’s achievement especially significant is that it marks the first time in 147 years of Test cricket that an opener has achieved this rare milestone.
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Record-Breaking Partnership
Despite scoring only 23 runs in the first innings, Rohit Sharma, alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal, made history by helping Team India surpass the 50-run mark in an astonishingly quick 3 overs. This remarkable achievement set a new record, as no other team in Test cricket had reached fifty runs in just 3 overs before. The previous record was held by England, which completed their half-century in 4.2 overs against the West Indies earlier this year. Furthermore, India crossed the 100-run threshold in just 10.1 overs, marking another unprecedented milestone in Test cricket history.
Exceptional Fielding Display
Rohit’s brilliance wasn’t confined to batting alone; he also excelled in the field. Demonstrating his athleticism and reflexes, Rohit took a spectacular one-handed catch to dismiss Liton Das off a delivery from Mohammed Siraj during the first innings of the Kanpur Test. The catch, made at a height of approximately 8 feet, showcased Rohit’s agility and commitment, further cementing his status as a complete cricketer.
