India first with 4 straight innings victories |
Indian cricket team continued its brilliant run of form as they defeated neighbours Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the second and final test to clinch the series 2-0 and register yet another clean sweep at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. The hosts dominated the encounter from the very first ball and an inspired show by the pace attack guided them to victory in their first-ever Day-Night Test. With another win in the format, India has made a world record as they are now the first team to win 4 consecutive tests by an innings. India defeated South Africa in their last two Tests while also drubbing Bangladesh at home. This was their seventh Test match win in a row for skipper Virat Kohli - the most by any Indian captain as he surpassed MS Dhoni`s record. Under Dhoni, India won six successive victories in the longest format of the game in 2013. Indian pacers led the charge with Umesh Yadav and Ishant Sharma being the pick of the bowlers. Ishant Sharma took 5 for 22 and 4 for 55 wickets each in the two innings respectively while Umesh bagged 5 for 43 in the second innings. Combined, the Indian Pacers picked 19 wickets amongst them, which is the most wickets picked by an Indian pace attack at home.
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