Chasing a 233-run deficit, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma launched a fierce assault on the opposition pacers, racing to fifty runs in just three overs—the fastest team fifty in Test history.
Despite losing wickets intermittently, Jaiswal and Shubman Gill built a solid 72-run second-wicket partnership, followed by an 87-run fifth-wicket stand between Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, putting India in a strong position.
The lower order, following management’s aggressive strategy, maintained the momentum, with Akash’s two sixes serving as the highlights.
After Ashwin was dismissed on the third ball of the 34th over, Akash faced the remaining three deliveries. Although he missed an away-turner, he launched a fuller delivery straight down the ground for a massive six.
On the next ball, Shakib dropped short, and Akash pulled it over deep mid-wicket for another colossal six. Shakib, bewildered by a No. 9 batter hitting him so effortlessly, was caught on camera scratching his head as what began as a promising over turned into a nightmare.
— Arijit Shanto (@ArijitShan18431) September 30, 2024
The Twitterverse eagerly tracked the unfolding drama, igniting discussions around the moment.
