 "Revisiting Team India's record at Rajkot ahead of third Test against England")
After a break of 10 days, the Test series between India and England will commence on 15 February at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. With the Test series currently tied at 1-1, both sides will eagerly be aiming for a victory to gain the upper hand. India will be without the services of Virat Kohli in the remaining three Tests. Meanwhile, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja’s potential return will give a proper boost to the hosts.
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So far, the Indian cricket team have taken part in two Test matches at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot where they have claimed one win and have drawn the other fixture. Rohit Sharma and his men will now be keen to continue the momentum they gained after their win in the second match at Vizag.
Ahead of the third Test, here is a review of India’s performance and standout performers in the two Tests held in Rajkot so far:
Result Summary: One win and one draw in the two Tests played at this venue.
Highest Total: India posted 649 for 9 (declared) against the West Indies in October 2018.
Biggest Win: India beat West Indies by an innings and 272 runs in October 2018.
Most Runs: Local boy Cheteshwar Pujara has scored 228 runs in three innings across two Tests.
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View AllHighest Individual Score: Virat Kohli’s 139 runs off 230 balls against the West Indies in October 2018.
Most Centuries: Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Prithvi Shaw, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja with a century each.
Most Half-Centuries: Cheteshwar Pujara, Rishabh Pant, and Ravichandran Ashwin each scored 1 half-century.
Most Sixes: Ravindra Jadeja has slammed six sixes in three innings across two Tests.
Most Wickets: Ravichandran Ashwin with 9 wickets in four innings across two Tests.
Best Bowling (Innings): Kuldeep Yadav with figures of 5/57 in 14 overs against the West Indies in October 2018.
Best Bowling (Match): Ravichandran Ashwin with 6/108 in 29 overs against the West Indies in October 2018.
Highest Partnership: Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara’s 209-run partnership for the 2nd wicket against England in November 2016.
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