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Ben Duckett Shines in India vs England 3rd Test at Rajkot
Ben Duckett's Formidable Innings at 133 Runs Not Out
Duckett's innings has been nothing short of spectacular, as he amassed 133 runs off just 118 balls by the end of the day's play, remaining unbeaten. During his innings, Duckett smashed 21 boundaries and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of over 100. If India aims to secure victory in this match, they will need to dismiss Duckett as soon as possible. At the close of the first day's play, England had posted a solid response, scoring 207 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in reply to India's first innings total of 445 runs. Thus, England still trails India by 238 runs. England has set itself up for a competitive match and will strive to complete the remaining play on the third day.
Ben Duckett's Record-breaking Session, Leaving Dhoni Behind
Diving into Duckett's record-breaking innings, he has now entered the record books as the foreign player with the highest runs scored in a single session in India. Previously, this record was held by India's Virender Sehwag, who scored 133 runs in a single session against Sri Lanka in 2009. Duckett, on the other hand, played a remarkable innings of 114 runs in the final session, surpassing MS Dhoni, who previously held the second position. Dhoni had scored 109 runs in a single session against Australia in Chennai in 2013. Other notable innings include Karun Nair's 108 runs against England in 2016. It's worth noting that a cricket match comprises three sessions in a day, from the start of play to lunch, from lunch to tea, and from tea to the end of play. Each session typically lasts for about two hours, though it can vary.
Setting a New Record for Most Test Runs in a Session by a Foreign Player in India
Viewing Duckett's record from another angle, he has become the first foreign player to score the most runs in a single session in India. Interestingly, the top five players in this list are all Indian, with Duckett being the first foreign entrant. In today's match, England only lost two wickets against India. First, Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed Jack Crawley for 15 runs, while Mohammad Siraj claimed the wicket of Ollie Pope for 39 runs. However, Ben Duckett remains firmly anchored at the crease, displaying an aggressive style of batting. It remains to be seen how the match unfolds on the second day. Currently, it seems unlikely that the match will conclude within three or four days. There's a strong possibility that the match will extend to the fifth day, with no guarantee of a result even then.
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