After winning their largest-ever Test victory by 434 runs, Team India will try to complete the series when they face England in the fourth Test. The match will take place on February 23 at Ranchi’s JSCA International Stadium Complex.
India trounced England in the preceding Test at Rajkot, with Rohit Sharma (131) and Ravindra Jadeja (112) scoring hundreds in the first innings and Yashasvi Jaiswal blasting 214* in the second.
India also sent out debutants Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel, who performed excellently.
After acing the first Test in Hyderabad, England is seeking a victory to boost morale and stay in the series. Their strategy is in a state of refinement.
On the other hand, Men in blue approaches the upcoming game with their spirits high, but without star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Rested, due to his participation in three straight Tests.
As both sides prepare for the Ranchi Test, consider three records that might be broken in the forthcoming game. Here are three potential milestones that might be achieved:
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes record for most Test runs in 15 innings
Yashasvi Jaiswal, a young phenom, has been Team India’s shining light in the series thus far. He has demonstrated the tenacity and passion to bat through difficult stages and has scored massive runs against a formidable English team.
He leads the series’ batting rankings with 545 runs scored at an impeccable average of 109.00. Jaiswal has now scored two double century in the series, putting himself on track for a successful Test campaign.
If he maintains his quest for runs in the fourth Test and adds 157 over two innings, he will become the hitter with the most Test runs after 15 innings.
The current record holder is former English batsman Herbert Sutcliffe, who scored 1017 runs in his first 15 innings. Jaiswal presently has 861 runs from 13 Test innings for India.
2. Rohit Sharma on the verge of 600 sixes in international cricket
Rohit Sharma’s strokeplay is smooth, and he possesses practically every successful shot in his repertoire.
His strong skills and quick judgement place him among the most exciting hitters in the game. His reputation as an exciting batter has truly been set in stone.
Rohit Sharma has hit the most sixes in international cricket, with 593. The Indian captain is just seven maximums away from being the first player to hit 600 sixes in all three formats.
3. Ravichandran Ashwin could become the first Indian with 100 Test wickets vs England
Ravichandran Ashwin, who just joined the famous ‘500 club’, might achieve another major milestone in the forthcoming Test in Ranchi.
His command of spin bowling, particularly on shifting surfaces, has been a nightmare for English batters in recent years. This is obvious in his record as India’s top wicket-taker versus England in Tests, with 99 wickets at an amazing average of sub 30.
The Indian legend is one wicket away from making history as the first Indian bowler to take 100 Test wickets against England.
Furthermore, the Indian off-spinner needs only three wickets to overtake the famous Anil Kumble’s record for most wickets in Tests on Indian soil. An amazing 348 of Ashwin’s 501 Test wickets have come in India, giving him a chance to break Kumble’s record of 350 Test wickets in India.
