Three Sensational Test innings by Virender Sehwag

Virender Sehwag is widely regarded as one of the most destructive opening batsmen of all time. He holds multiple records including the highest score made by an Indian in Test cricket which was also the fastest triple century in the history of international cricket (reached 300 off only 278 balls) as well as the fastest 250 by any batsman. Let us look at his 3 best Test innings.

309(375) vs Pakistan- 1st test, Multan 2004

Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score 300 runs in a test match. Sehwag smashed the Pakistani bowlers all around the park. He hit 39 fours and 6 sixes and scored at a strike rate of 82, which was something rare in Tests at those times.

319(304) vs South Africa- 1st Test 2008

Sehwag became the first Indian to score two 300's in test cricket during the 1st test against South Africa. India answered back to a huge total of 540, with the help of Sehwag who scored 319 runs from just 304 balls. He smashed 42 fours and 5 sixes.

293(254) vs Sri Lanka- 3rd Test 2009

Batting first Sri Lanka scored a decent total of 393. In reply, Sehwag started hitting the Lankan bowlers left, right and centre. He hit 40 boundaries and 7 sixes to score a sensational 293. Unfortunately, he was caught while trying to hit the ball in the air 7 runs short of a gigantic milestone.


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