2019 has been an eventful year in Indian cricket as Virat Kohli and Co put up some brilliant performances on the field and proved their mettle in all the formats of the game. From winning a Test series on Australian soil to reaching the semi-finals of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Indian team played some great brand of cricket and gave the fans many everlasting memories. In the process of guiding India to a triumph, many Indians also created some sensational records that left everyone awestruck. Rohit Sharma Becomes First Batsman to Score Five Centuries in a Single Edition of Cricket World Cup.
Youngsters like Deepak Chahar and Kuldeep Yadav put on some colossal performances which took the opposition by storm and during the course, they also wrote the history books. However, it was a normal year at the office for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as they kept on piling the mountain of runs and made many significant records in the process. In fact, they are the top two highest run-scorers in 2019 and will look to put up even significant shows in the forthcoming year. So, as the end of 2019 is around the corner, let’s look at some significant records created by Indian players. Kuldeep Yadav Becomes First Indian Bowler to Take Two Hat-Tricks in International Cricket.
Deepak Chahar- Best Bowling Figures (6/7) in T20Is
The right-arm pacer wreaked havoc against the Bangla Tigers in third India vs Bangladesh T20I in Nagpur and registered the best-ever bowling figures in T20Is. On a wicket where India posted 174 runs in the first innings, Chahar went through the opposition’s batting line-up and bowled a colossal spell. He also took a hat-trick to bag his last three wickets and led his side to a 30-run triumph.
Kuldeep Yadav- Becoming First Indian to scalp two International Hat-Tricks
The left-arm chinaman spinner displayed a magnificent bowling spell in the 2nd India vs West Indies ODI and became the first Indian to pick two hat-tricks in International cricket. In 2017, Yadav took a hat-trick against Australia too. His heroics dented the Caribbean batting line-up and they lost the match by 107 runs.
Rohit Sharma- Five Centuries in One World Cup
India’s vice-captain was at his prime during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 as scored runs for fun and played a crucial role in guiding the Men in Blue to the semi-finals. During the process, the opener also scored five centuries which are most by a batsman in a single World Cup. He was also the highest run-getter of the tournament with 648 runs.
Ravindra Jadeja- Fastest left-arm bowler to take 200 Test wickets
By dismissing Dean Elgar in the third day of the 1st India vs South Africa Test, Ravindra Jadeja became the fastest left-arm bowler to reach the prestigious landmark of 200 Test wickets. He achieved the milestone in his 44th match and went past Rangana Herath who went to the feat in his 47th game. One should also not forget his ability with the willow in hand which makes him a force to reckon with in the longest format.
Virat Kohli- Most Test Double Century By Indian
During the 2nd India vs South Africa Test in Pune, skipper Virat Kohli mustered his 7th double-century in the longest format of the game and went past Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag to become the Indian with most 200 plus scores in Test cricket. The batting juggernaut wil now eye go past Don Bradman’s tally of 12 Test double-centuries in order to top the charts in the list of players with most Test 200s.
The year 2020 will also have a huge significance in Indian cricket as the ICC T20 World Cup 2020 will take place in the forthcoming year and the ICC World Test Championship will also go into its latter half. So, Virat Kohli and Men will eye to put some more performances like this and guide India to new heights in the cricketing world.
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