Virender Sehwag features himself in the record of Lowest Total To Include A Double Century with his 201*

Lowest Total To Include A Double Century (Virender Sehwag scored 201 not out in India’s 329)

Lowest Total To Include A Double Century is India’s 329 against Sir Lanka at Galle in 2008. In this inning, Virender Sehwag scored 201 not out. India WON this match by 170 Runs.

In the same inning he also became the then 2nd Indian to carry the bat after Sunil Gavaskar. Rahul Dravid and Cheteshwar Pujara also reached to this milestone in Test Matches for India.

India 1st Inning batting scorecard

Virender Sehwag, no bowler at peace

Virender Sehwag, also known as the “Nawab of Najafgarh” was a former Indian cricketer and one of the most aggressive opening batsmen in the history of the game. He was known for his ability to take on the best bowlers in the world and score runs at a rapid pace.

Sehwag made his debut for India in 2001 and quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the Indian cricket team. His attacking style of batting was on full display from the start, as he scored his first Test century in his debut match. This was just the beginning of a long and illustrious career, in which he went on to score many more centuries and set numerous records.

Sehwag’s aggressive approach to batting was characterized by his ability to score runs quickly and take the attack to the bowlers. He was particularly effective against fast bowlers, often hitting them for boundaries and sixes with ease. He was also known for his ability to score runs against spinners, a skill that is not common among Indian batsmen.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Sehwag’s batting was his ability to score big centuries. He is one of the few batsmen in the history of the game to have scored two triple centuries in Test cricket, with 319 and 309 being his highest scores. He was also the first Indian to score a triple century in Test cricket.

In addition to his success in Test cricket, Sehwag was also a key player in the Indian team in One Day Internationals (ODIs). He was known for his ability to score runs quickly in this format as well. He also holds the record of Lowest Total To Include A Double Century when he scored 201* against Sri Lanka in India’s total of 329.

Sehwag’s aggressive and attacking style of batting made him a fan favorite and a feared opponent for bowlers around the world. His approach to the game was a major factor in India’s success in the early 2000s, and his legacy continues to inspire young cricketers today.

In conclusion, Virender Sehwag’s attacking batting style was one of the most entertaining and effective in the history of cricket. He was known for his ability to score runs quickly and take on the best bowlers in the world, and his aggressive approach to the game was a major factor in India’s success during his playing career. He continues to be an inspiration for young cricketers and will be remembered as one of the greatest openers of all time.

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