IND vs ENG 5th Test Series 2024: India Changed 112 Years Old History By Winning The Dharamshala Test. Drama unfolded at the picturesque Dharamshala ground as India crushed England by an innings and 64 runs in the final Test of the 5-match series. This win not only sealed the series victory for India but also shattered a record that stood for a whopping 112 years!
Rohit-Gill Tons & Ashwin’s Magic Spell
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and star opener Shubman Gill slammed brilliant centuries, powering India to a mammoth first-innings total of 477 runs.
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With a lead of 259 runs, the bowling attack, led by the ever-reliable Ravichandran Ashwin, bundled out England for a paltry 213 runs in the second innings. Ashwin, celebrating his 100th Test match, scalped a magnificent 9 wickets in the entire match.
Echoes Of A 112-Year-Old Feat:-
This victory marks a truly historic moment as India becomes only the third team in history to win four consecutive Tests after losing the opening match of a 5-match series. Interestingly, the last team to achieve this feat was none other than England itself, way back in 1912 against Australia!
Young Guns Impress
The win is even sweeter for India considering they fielded several young players throughout the series, and all of them rose to the occasion with commendable performances.
Can India Maintain This Momentum?
So, cricket fans, what do you think? Can India continue this dominant run in the future? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Here Are Some Bonus Fun Facts:
- This is India’s biggest win against England in Test history.
- Ashwin became the 47th Indian cricketer to play 100 Tests.
- Shubman Gill notched up his second Test century.
- Rohit Sharma added another ton to his name, taking his Test century count to 9.
This victory, undoubtedly, marks a golden chapter in Indian cricket history!
