39 is also the lowest "highest individual score" across first two innings of any men's Test match since the 2010 Durban Test between South Africa and India, where the highest was 38 by VVS Laxman.
Stat gems from Sampath: KL Rahul's 39 is the highest individual score across the first two innings of this Test match. It is the lowest "highest individual score" across the first two innings of a men's Test hosted by India. It is also only the third men's Test match in India (out of 299) where no batter got to a fifty in the first two innings of the match.
Anonymous: "Perfect chance for SA to do what India did in Perth in 2024." Not sure if this pitch'll get easier though
Sharath: "Why not just take tea now, me lords!" About 35 minutes left in the session, ten for the changeover, 25 is still substantial enough. Think that's why
G.O.Paul: "We need Gill for another 10 years. No point in burning him out physically or mentally. Pant/Rahul can fit in as leaders in the respective formats"
1:35pm, Day 2, Innings break Highest score for the innings - Rahul's 39. That says it all. That, and Harmer's figures of 4 for 30. He hammered India on a juice-loaded pitch that's turned red-hot, metaphorically at least, and it's been too much for India's batters. Harmer's intro in the second half of the first hour began everything. In this session, they lost 50 for 5. Jansen, who wasn't the most disciplined, improved his show and got three as well.
AR Patel c Jansen b Harmer 16 (63m 45b 2x4 0x6) SR: 35.55
END OF OVER:62 | 2 Runs | IND: 189/8
- Jasprit Bumrah1 (3b)
- Axar Patel16 (43b)
- Marco Jansen15-4-35-3
- Simon Harmer15-4-30-3
Wasim: "What happened to Gill, will he come again to bat or thats it for India." Retired hurt. Here's the full news
Three deep fielders behind square. Bouncer coming?
Sarthak: "You gotta feel for Gill. The man has been playing cricket non stop across the globe since he was handed captaincy. He has played IPL, a long England tour, Asia Cup, WI Tests, Aus tour and now this series without a break. Should have been rested for the match if any injury concerns were there. " From the limited info we have, it seems like the concern started today. Do think he should've been rested at some point though
