The first day of the highly anticipated India vs Australia 2023 3rd Test saw some exceptional performances from both sides, with several records being shattered in the process. Here are five records that were broken on Day 1:
1. Highest opening partnership for India in Australia: The Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal, put up a magnificent display of batting, putting together a partnership of 220 runs. This is now the highest opening partnership for India in Australia, surpassing the previous record of 200 runs set by Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer in 2004.
2. Most sixes hit by an Indian batsman in a single innings in Australia: Rohit Sharma continued his blazing form and struck nine sixes in his innings of 174 runs. This is the most number of sixes hit by any Indian batsman in a single innings in Australia, surpassing the previous record of eight sixes held jointly by Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag.
3. Highest total by India on Day 1 of a Test in Australia: India ended Day 1 with a total of 397/2, which is now the highest total by India on Day 1 of a Test match in Australia. The previous record was 329/2, which was achieved by India in 2003 against Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
4. Most runs conceded by an Australian bowler on debut: Cameron Green, the young Australian all-rounder, had a forgettable debut as he gave away 127 runs in his 27 overs without taking a wicket. This is now the most runs conceded by an Australian bowler on debut, surpassing the previous record of 116 runs conceded by Jason Krejza in 2008 against India.
5. Rohit Sharma’s fastest century in Tests: Rohit Sharma’s century came off just 118 balls, which is now his fastest century in Test cricket. This is also the fourth-fastest century by an Indian batsman in Tests, with the top three spots being held by Virender Sehwag.
These records are a testament to the outstanding performances put in by the Indian team on Day 1 of the 3rd Test. Rohit Sharma’s masterful innings in particular, was a sight to behold as he dominated the Australian bowlers with ease. The opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agarwal set the tone for India’s dominance in the match, while the rest of the batting line-up built upon that foundation.
While it is still early days in the Test match, India will be hoping to build on this strong start and take control of the game. Australia, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and find a way to break through the Indian batting line-up if they hope to stage a comeback in the match. With four more days of enthralling cricket to come, fans can expect more records to be broken and more drama to unfold in what promises to be an unforgettable Test series between two of the world’s best cricket teams.
