India Hammer England by 434 Runs in Historic Rajkot Test 🇮🇳🔥
On this day in 2024, India registered their biggest-ever Test victory (by runs), crushing England by a massive 434 runs in Rajkot.
It was domination. Pure and brutal.
🧨 First Innings: From 33/3 to 445!
India had a nightmare start, slipping to 33/3. But then came the rescue act.
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🧱 Rohit Sharma – 131
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💎 Ravindra Jadeja – Century
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💥 Sarfaraz Khan – Crucial half-century
Rohit and Jadeja stitched together a massive 200+ partnership to completely shift the momentum.
India finished with 445 in the first innings.
For England, Mark Wood was the standout bowler with four wickets.
🇬🇧 England’s Reply: Promise… Then Collapse
England looked solid at one stage:
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224/2
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🔥 Ben Duckett smashing 153
But then the collapse began.
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⚡ Mohammed Siraj struck crucial blows
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🚀 Jasprit Bumrah tightened the screws
England were bowled out for 319, conceding a 120-run lead.
🏔️ India’s Second Batting Masterclass
The pitch was still batting-friendly — and India made England pay.
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👑 Yashasvi Jaiswal – Double Century
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🎯 Shubman Gill – 91
India declared at 430/4, setting England a target of over 550 runs.
Game. Over.
🎯 Final Blow: England Crumble for 122
In the fourth innings, England had no answers.
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🗡️ Ravindra Jadeja – 5 wickets
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🎯 Kuldeep Yadav – 2 wickets
England were bowled out for just 122.
📊 Result: India won by 434 runs — their biggest Test win in history (by runs).
🏆 Player of the Match
⭐ Ravindra Jadeja
Century + Five wickets = Complete all-round domination.
