India 50+ Run Partnerships Record Broken in Test Cricket
India’s cricket team has created history in the second Test against West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, breaking a 65-year-old Test record by registering 50+ run partnerships for the first five wickets. This remarkable feat highlights the depth and consistency of India’s batting lineup, underlining their dominance in the ongoing two-match series. So let’s have a look at India 50+ run partnerships record.
Historic Partnerships
After winning the toss and opting to bat, India’s batters displayed exceptional skill and patience. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul started the innings with a solid 58-run partnership. Following Rahul’s dismissal, Jaiswal paired with Sai Sudharsan, putting on an incredible 193 runs for the second wicket. For the third wicket, Jaiswal joined captain Shubman Gill, adding 74 runs before Jaiswal was run out for 175.
The momentum continued as Nitish Kumar Reddy, promoted up the order, combined with Gill for a 91-run stand for the fourth wicket. Finally, Gill and Dhruv Jurel put together a 102-run partnership for the fifth wicket, leading India to a declaration at 518/5. This is only the third time in Test history that all first five partnerships of an innings exceeded 50 runs for India—the previous occasions being against England in 1993 and Australia in 2023.
Shubman Gill’s Record-Breaking Performance
Captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role, remaining unbeaten on 129 runs and anchoring the innings. His innings also marked a significant personal milestone as he became India’s highest run-scorer in World Test Championship (WTC) history, surpassing Virat Kohli with 2,757 runs in 39 matches at an average of 42.41.
Gill reached five Test centuries as India’s captain in just 12 innings, becoming the second-fastest Indian skipper to achieve this feat, behind Sunil Gavaskar, who did it in 10 innings. Globally, only Alastair Cook and Gavaskar achieved it quicker. This performance further cements Gill’s reputation as one of India’s most consistent and impactful batters in modern Test cricket.
India on Top
India’s dominant batting effort set the platform for an equally strong showing with the ball. At the end of Day 2, West Indies were 140/4, with Ravindra Jadeja taking three wickets. India leads by 378 runs and is well-positioned to enforce a follow-on and push for a 2-0 series whitewash.
This record-breaking innings underscores the strength, depth, and resilience of India’s batting lineup and highlights the team’s ability to produce historic performances under pressure. Fans and cricket analysts alike are celebrating this landmark achievement, adding yet another chapter to India’s rich Test cricket legacy.
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