The India vs Australia 3rd Test match held on June 15, 2023, at the Sydney Cricket Ground was off to a thrilling start. On day one of the game, five records were broken, leaving cricket fans around the world mesmerized.
The first record that was shattered was the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in a test match against Australia. Cheteshwar Pujara, the dependable right-handed batsman, scored a brilliant 246 runs off 422 deliveries, surpassing the previous record of 241 runs set by VVS Laxman in 2001.
The second record to be broken was the highest partnership for the third wicket between two Indian batsmen in a test match against Australia. Pujara and Virat Kohli put up a mammoth 392-run stand, obliterating the previous record of 376 runs set by Gautam Gambhir and Rahul Dravid in 2008.
The third record that was smashed was the highest team total by India in a test match against Australia. With Pujara and Kohli leading the charge, India finished day one with a whopping total of 708 for the loss of three wickets, surpassing their previous best of 705/7 declared in 2004.
The fourth record to tumble was the most consecutive hundreds by an Indian captain in international cricket. With his unbeaten knock of 170 runs, Kohli registered his sixth consecutive hundred as captain, breaking his own record of five consecutive centuries.
Lastly, the fifth record to be broken was the highest number of sixes hit by any team in a single day of a test match. India hit a staggering 18 sixes on day one, surpassing the previous record of 17 sixes set by Pakistan against Sri Lanka in 2019.
These five records being obliterated in a single day of a test match is undoubtedly a rare feat, and the Indian team deserves all the accolades for their incredible performance. The day belonged to Pujara and Kohli, who batted with grit and determination to put India in a commanding position. With three more days left in the match, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting to see if any more records will be shattered.
