Ben Duckett the Explosive England opener scored a smashing century while batting fiery in the Rajkot Test. With this century, now he is in the special club of Adam Gilchrist. which is a group of batsmen who have scored centuries in both their first and second Test matches.
Rajkot: England opener Ben Duckett scored a scintillating century on the second day of the third Test match between India and England being played in Rajkot. At the end of the second day’s play, Duckett was unbeaten on 133 runs after playing a stormy innings.
Coming in to bat on the second day, Duckett looked aggressive from the start. He took on every Indian bowler and hit shots all over the ground. Duckett, who scored a century in the Rajkot Test, has joined the elite club of former Australian great Adam Gilchrist.
Duckett’s century has put England in a strong position in the match. They are currently leading by 177 runs with 8 wickets in hand. India will need to take early wickets on the third day if they want to make a comeback in the match.
Here are some of the highlights of Duckett’s innings:
- He scored 133 runs off 118 balls, at a strike rate of 112.71.
- He hit 19 fours and 2 sixes in his innings.
- He reached his century off just 88 balls, which is the second fastest century by an England opener in Test cricket.
- He is the third fastest overseas batsman to score a century in India.
Duckett’s innings was a masterclass in attacking batting. He showed no respect for the Indian bowlers and played his shots with freedom. He will be looking to continue his good form in the third innings and help England win the match.