Bangladesh in struggle after India's record-breaking batting onslaught

In Test cricket history, no team has ever scored 100 or 200 runs as quickly as India did in the ongoing Kanpur Test against Bangladesh. In response to Bangladesh's first innings total of 233, India declared at 285 for nine, gaining a 52-run lead.

After persistent rain, Bangladesh finally got some play on the fourth day of the Kanpur Test, finishing their first innings at 233. Mominul Haque was the standout performer with his 13th Test century, while Najmul Hossain Shanto contributed 31 as the second-highest scorer.

Jasprit Bumrah claimed three wickets for the hosts.

In response, India delivered a blistering batting performance, reaching 50 runs in just three overs—a world record. They then smashed another record by hitting 100 runs in 10 overs, marking the fastest 100 in Test cricket history.

Since ball-by-ball stats began, no team has ever reached 100 runs as quickly as India did in this match.

India's domination continued as they set new records for the fastest 150 and 200 runs in Test cricket, reaching the 200-run milestone in just 24.2 overs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Lokesh Rahul were key to this onslaught, both hitting half-centuries. Jaiswal powered his way to 72 off 51 balls, while Rahul added 68 from 43. For Bangladesh, Shakib Al Hasan and Mehidy Hasan Miraz both claimed four wickets each.

Bangladesh batted in the final part of the day, losing two wickets for 26 runs. Shadman Islam is on 7, while Mominul Haque remains on zero. Bangladesh still trails India by 26 runs, with 8 wickets in hand.