England tour of India: Jadeja five-for, Jaiswal double ton lead hosts to record win in Rajkot Test

England's batting collapsed like a pack of cards in the last session, losing eight wickets and being bowled out for 122 on Day 4 in Rajkot.

Feb 18, 2024 - 13:00
England tour of India: Jadeja five-for, Jaiswal double ton lead hosts to record win in Rajkot Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten double century and a five-wicket haul by player of the match Ravindra Jadeja helped India defeat England by a record 434 runs in the third Test on Sunday to lead the series 2-1.

England's batting collapsed like a pack of cards in the last session, losing eight wickets and being bowled out for 122 on Day 4 in Rajkot, where they were chasing 557 to win.

Mark Wood became Jadeja’s final prey and England’s last wicket to fall after he was dismissed leg before wicket on 33. He kissed the pitch in celebration as India's registered their biggest ever win in terms of runs – 434.

Ben Duckett, England's first-inning centurion, was run out on four before tea. Meanwhile, Joe Root (7) and Jonny Bairstow’s (4) underwhelming show in the five-match series continued.

In his milestone 100th Test match, English captain Ben Stokes tried to withstand the onslaught of the Indian bowling attack but was out LBW for 15 by left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav.

Jaiswal shines

With his 214 off 236 balls, Jaiswal stood tall as he helped India declare their second innings at 430/4.

After retiring hurt on Day 3 with back problems at 104, the opener took the pitch again in the morning session. With a single off...

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