'Lord' Shardul Thakur Equals GOAT Sir Don Bradman's Batting Record With Fifty In WTC Final

Despite the challenging pitch conditions, Thakur remained composed and countered the deliveries from Australian captain Pat Cummins, enduring a few body blows.

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Shardul Thakur, the talented pace-bowling all-rounder, once again showcased his irreplaceable value in overseas Test matches. In the crucial World Test Championship (WTC) final, he made a significant impact by claiming the wickets of David Warner and Steve Smith. However, Thakur's contributions were not limited to his bowling prowess. He also displayed his batting prowess by smashing his fourth Test fifty, aiding India's comeback on Day 3. The team found themselves in a precarious situation after losing KS Bharat in the first over of the day at 152 runs. It called for a remarkable effort from Ajinkya Rahane and Thakur, and the duo delivered brilliantly.

Most consecutive fifty plus scores as a visiting batter at the Oval:

Shardul Thakur - 3.

Don Bradman - 3.

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