NEW DELHI: Paceman Shardul Thakur rose to the event and bailed out India with a rearguard 109-run stand with Ajinkya Rahane towards Australia on the third day of the World Take a look at Championship (WTC) ultimate at The Oval in London on Friday.
Within the course of, Shardul (51 off 109) was capable of get to his third successive half-century as he turned the third visiting batter with essentially the most consecutive 50-plus scores at The Oval in Take a look at format, equalling legendary Australian batters Don Bradman and Allan Border’s report.
Within the course of, Shardul (51 off 109) was capable of get to his third successive half-century as he turned the third visiting batter with essentially the most consecutive 50-plus scores at The Oval in Take a look at format, equalling legendary Australian batters Don Bradman and Allan Border’s report.
Regardless of the valiant efforts of Rahane and Shardul, who solid a vital century partnership, Australia maintained their dominance and secured a considerable 173-run lead.
Beginning the afternoon session at 260 for six, India might solely add 36 runs to their complete, in the end being bowled out for 296 in 69.4 overs. Rahane’s spectacular innings of 89 off 129 balls was a standout efficiency.
Regardless of Rahane and Shardul’s effort, India nonetheless discovered themselves trailing within the sport. Rahane displayed resilience whereas Shardul bravely fought on regardless of enduring two painful blows on his forearm.