Who was the first batsman to score a triple century in test cricket versus India?

By Srikanto Mandal 30 Sept, 2022

Virender Sehwag became the first Indian batsman to score a triple century in test cricket.

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Virender Sehwag achieved the feat against Pakistan at Multan.

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In the March 29, 2004, match, India opted to bat first and ended the first day of the Test with a score of 356/2 with Sehwag unbeaten on 228 runs.

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On the second day of the match, Sehwag completed his triple century and became the first person in the history of cricket to score a triple century in Tests.

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Along with this record, Sehwag also registered the highest score by an Indian batsman against Pakistan in Pakistan.

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The second highest run scorer against Pakistan in Pakistan is Sanjay Manjrekar, who scored 218 runs in Lahore in 1989.

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After scoring 309, Sehwag was eventually sent back to the pavilion by Mohammad Sami, helping India register a comfortable win.

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