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Thakur equals Bradman’s record;

Rahane reaches 5,000 runs as

India falter at The Oval

The WTC final has been scheduled from June 7-11 at the Oval in London;

June 12 has been set as a reserve day in the event of rain

OUR BUREAU
London
hardul Thakur matched Sir
Don Bradman’s record on Fri-
Sday in the World Test Champi-
onship final against Australia as he
became the third visiting batter with
the most consecutive 50-plus scores
at The Oval in Test format.
Shardul’s counterattacking
51(109) was his third consecutive 50-
plus score at the Oval. In his last three
matches during 2021-2023, the Indian
allrounder has struck 57(36), 60(72)
and 51(109). He broke Australia’s
dominance in this feat and became
the first batter to feature in this re-
cord. Only two batters have managed
to achieve this unique record before
him. Sir Don Bradman scored three
consecutive 50-plus scores during
1930-1934. While former Australian
cricketer Allan Border achieved the
same feat during 1985-1989.

Even as Ajinkya Rahane and
Shardul Thakur managed to
reignite India’s hope of making

a comeback in the WTC final, Shardul Thakur in action during Day three of the test match between India and Australia at The Oval in London on Friday (ANI)
Australian bowlers once again
showcased their prowess, with a stunning catch to send him back to point Rahane carried the Indian team shed as in trying to clear the bound-
the pavillion.
ary, he edged to wicketkeeper Alex
along with Shardul Thakur to build
skipper Pat Cummins dismiss- Rahane crossed the 5000-run a 110-run partnership. However, as Carey behind the stumps. Thakur’s
ing Rahane at the beginning of mark in the Test format and became Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur counter-attacking knock came to an
end for 51(109).
managed to reignite India’s hope of
the 13th Indian batter to achieve the
the second session. milestone on Friday against Australia making a comeback in the WTC final, With Thakur gone, Shami went
in the World Test Championship final Australian bowlers once again show- after the Australian pacers, striking
Rahane, who was in sight of what at the Oval. cased their prowess, with skipper Pat two consecutive boundaries in the
would have been a fine century on his Rahane played an underpressure Cummins dismissing Rahane at the 67th over off Boland. His attacking
return to the Indian red-ball team, knock of 89(129) to keep India’s hope beginning of the second session. knock was, however, short-lived as
fell for 89 (129). The right-hander, of clinching the WTC trophy alive. Umesh tried to play a cameo but he was dismissed by the pacer for 13
who had survived some close calls His innings consisted of 11 fours and Cummins made short work of him. (11).
and anxious moments, eventually ran a six. At the beginning of the day In- Yadav fell for a score of 5(11). Thak- The fall of this wicket saw the In-
out of luck as Cameron Green took dia were at a score of 151/5, from that ur soon followed Rahane back to the Continued on next page... >>

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