Who is the first Indian to hit a triple century in Test cricket?

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Answer

Virender Sehwag

Explanation

Virender Sehwag became the first Indian to score a triple century (309 runs) in Test cricket in 2004 against Pakistan in Multan.

Key Points

  • > Virender Sehwag is the first Indian.
  • > He scored 309 runs.
  • > The opponent was Pakistan.

Additional Information

  • For this achievement, he became known as the 'Sultan of Multan'.
  • Later, he scored another triple century against South Africa (319 runs).
  • He is one of the rare players to have scored two triple centuries in Test cricket.
SubjectDetail
PlayerVirender Sehwag
Score309
OpponentPakistan
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