Shardul Thakur didn’t only score 51 runs in WTC but also registered his name in the records along with Don Bradman and Allan Border to score three fifties at the Oval, London. On the other hand, Indian players upset fans with their batting performance.
Shardul’s gritty innings of 51 runs off 109 balls proved crucial in steering the team to a respectable score. It was a tremendous effort to accumulate runs under challenging circumstances because Australia’s bowlers were wreaking havoc on the Indian batters. Where star batters like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara fails to deliver, Shardul stands up to the situation and performed really well.
Shardul Thakur Equals Don Bradman & Allan Border.
Indian batsman Shardul Thakur’s impressive inning at The Oval has now placed him alongside cricket legends Don Bradman and Allan Border. With his remarkable innings of 50 runs off 109 balls in the first innings of the WTC final, Shardul became one of the few visiting batsmen to achieve the rare milestone of scoring consecutive half-centuries at this historic venue.
Team India in WTC 2023 Final
Despite Rahane and Shardul’s excellent century partnership, the Australian batters dominated Team India and deprived the Indian team of winning the title. However, Team India is still in the game and can win the title if they manage to draw the game, although it seems less hopeful.
Shardul’s previous two 50’s
Team India played the 4th match of the 2021 Test series at the iconic Oval ground. Shardul Thakur showcased his batting power by scoring half-centuries in both innings.
In the first innings, Shardul Thakur smashed 57 runs off just 36 balls, including seven fours and three sixes, achieving the highest individual score by an Indian batsman in that inning. Shardul reached his fifty in a mere 32 balls, a record-breaking achievement on English soil. In the second innings, he continued his form, knocking 60 runs from 72 balls.