7 massive records broken at India vs Australia 1st Test of BGT 2023

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25 May 2023, 5:07 am

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Todd Murphy smashed the centuries-old record by becoming the youngest Australian 22yr 86 days to take a five-for in the Test, he surpassed Joey Palmer who was 22y 360 days.

Todd MurphyTodd Murphy smashed the centuries-old record by becoming the youngest Australian 22yr 86 days to take a five-for in the Test, he surpassed Joey Palmer who was 22y 360 days.

Ravi Ashwin became the fastest Indian to scalp 450 test wickets in 89 innings surpassing legendary Anil Kumble who achieved the feat by taking 93 innings.

Ravichandran AshwinRavi Ashwin became the fastest Indian to scalp 450 test wickets in 89 innings surpassing legendary Anil Kumble who achieved the feat by taking 93 innings.

Rohit Sharma achieved an incredible feat in this test match by becoming the first player to score a century as a captain in all three formats.

Rohit SharmaRohit Sharma achieved an incredible feat in this test match by becoming the first player to score a century as a captain in all three formats.

Jadeja became the first Indian cricketer to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in a Test match on five occasions. He bettered Kapil Dev’s record who has done this four times.

JadejaJadeja became the first Indian cricketer to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in a Test match on five occasions. He bettered Kapil Dev’s record who has done this four times.

Jadeja dismissed the World no.2 Test batter in the 1st innings by bowling him out, it was the third time he did this and the only player to do so (thrice).

JadejaJadeja dismissed the World no.2 Test batter in the 1st innings by bowling him out, it was the third time he did this and the only player to do so (thrice).

Jadeja’s match-winning spell took him atop the tally of elite players, he now has the best average of 18.16 in BGT history among bowlers who have bowled at least 1000 balls. McGrath was having 18.64.

JadejaJadeja’s match-winning spell took him atop the tally of elite players, he now has the best average of 18.16 in BGT history among bowlers who have bowled at least 1000 balls. McGrath was having 18.64.

Suryakumar Yadav became the oldest player to all format debutant for India, he is the only player to have made his debut after turning 30.

Suryakumar YadavSuryakumar Yadav became the oldest player to all format debutant for India, he is the only player to have made his debut after turning 30.

With India’s thumping all round might the Rohit Sharma-led side took a much-needed 1-0 lead against the Aussies, the match also saw 7 major records getting registered in the record books.

India VictoryWith India’s thumping all round might the Rohit Sharma-led side took a much-needed 1-0 lead against the Aussies, the match also saw 7 major records getting registered in the record books.

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