This day in History: Sehwag Becomes The First Indian to score a Triple Hundred.
The stage was set in Multan, Pakistan for the first Test of a three-match series between India and their arch-rivals. On that momentous day, Virender Sehwag, the swashbuckling opener, etched his name in Indian cricket folklore. He became the first Indian batsman to score a triple century in Test cricket.
Dominant Sehwag Pounds Pakistan Attack
India, having won the toss, opted to bat first. Sehwag, along with Aakash Chopra, provided a solid foundation with a 160-run opening partnership. But it was Sehwag who stole the show. He launched a brutal assault on the Pakistani bowlers, comprising Shoaib Akhtar, Mohammed Sami, and Saqlain Mushtaq.
Records Tumble as Sehwag Reaches 300
Sehwag’s innings was a display of power and precision. He reached his century in quick time and continued to accelerate. The Multan crowd witnessed a masterclass in batting as Sehwag dispatched boundaries and sixes at will. The tension grew as he inched closer to the historic landmark.
A Moment Etched in History
With a powerful shot, Sehwag brought up his 300th run, sending the Indian dressing room and the smattering of Indian fans into a frenzy. He eventually fell for 309, his knock laced with 39 fours and 6 sixes.
India in a Commanding Position
Sehwag’s marathon knock put India in a commanding position. Sachin Tendulkar, batting at number four, added to the misery of the Pakistani bowlers with a fluent 194. India declared at a mammoth 675/5, leaving Pakistan with a daunting task ahead.
Sehwag’s Legacy:
Sehwag’s knock was a watershed moment in Indian cricket. It shattered the notion that Indian batsmen couldn’t score big runs in Test matches. His aggressive batting style inspired a generation of young cricketers and forever changed the way India approached Test cricket.
Interestingly, March 29 proved to be a lucky date for Sehwag. Four years later, on the same day in 2008, he surpassed his own record by scoring 319 against South Africa, which remains the highest score by an Indian batsman in Test cricket.
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