India bowled out Bangladesh for 146 and then raced to 98-3 in 17.2 overs in a match that lost over two days to rain.

India launched a calculated assault on Bangladesh on day four of the rain-interrupted second test, bringing the game to life in an abrupt change of events. The host recorded the highest run-rate ever for a test innings by clocking 200-plus runs – 8.

In a commanding performance against Bangladesh, India set a new benchmark with a staggering run rate of 7.36, the highest ever in Test cricket history. This achievement broke a 19-year-old record, held by South Africa.