India vs England: Historic Test Match in Manchester Features Unprecedented Lineup

Fourth Test Match Overview

The fourth Test match between the cricket teams of India and England is currently taking place in Manchester. Following a defeat at Lord's, the Indian team made three changes to their lineup. Karun Nair, who has been struggling with the bat, was replaced by Sai Sudharsan. Additionally, Anshul Kamboj was given his debut in place of the injured fast bowler Akashdeep.

Unique Record Set by Indian Team

In this Test match, the Indian team achieved a remarkable record that has never been seen before in their Test history. As soon as Washington Sundar stepped onto the field to bat, he became the fifth left-handed batsman in the lineup. This marks the first time in the history of Indian men's cricket that a Test match features five left-handed batsmen in the playing eleven.

Performance Highlights

The playing eleven for India includes five left-handed batsmen: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudharsan, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Jaiswal scored 58 runs off 107 balls, hitting 10 fours and 1 six. Meanwhile, Sai Sudharsan managed to score 61 runs from 151 balls, including 7 fours, but could not convert his innings into a century.

Wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant had to retire hurt on the first day due to an injury. However, he returned to bat on the second day, finishing the lunch break with 39 runs alongside Sundar, who was not out at 20. Ravindra Jadeja, unfortunately, missed out on his fifth consecutive half-century, scoring just 20 runs off 40 balls in the first innings.