Fantastic news for the cricket lovers and the fans of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Jaiswal scored his third Test century today in the third Test match between India and England in Rajkot. This is his second century in the ongoing series. He reached the milestone in 122 balls, showcasing his impressive form. India currently has a lead of 322 runs with two wickets remaining, putting them in a strong position.
Just after the Jaiswal reached his century, he got retired hurt due the the lower back pain, physio informed the Captain Rohit Sharma to give him rest and Jaiswal returned to pavilion retired hurt.
James Anderson became the victim of the smashing hits of the young batter, he sent consecutive three balls out of the boundary, before bringing up his half-century with a six to Tom Hartley. then continued the performance smashed other bowlers Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, and Joe Root, taking just 42 balls to reach his next fifty runs.
The third Test between India and England is currently being played in Rajkot. India batted first and were bowled out for 327 runs. England responded with 319 runs, giving India a lead of 8 runs. In their second innings, India started cautiously before Jaiswal took charge. He stitched a crucial 155-run partnership with Shubman Gill, laying a solid foundation for their dominant position.
Jaiswal’s Innings:
- Jaiswal scored a magnificent 104 runs off just 133 deliveries.
- His innings included nine fours and five sixes, showcasing his aggressive approach.
- He reached the three-figure mark in just 122 balls, highlighting his quick scoring ability.
- Unfortunately, he had to retire hurt due to a back issue, but he can still resume batting later in the innings according to the rules.
Overall Performance:
- This is Jaiswal’s third Test century in only his sixth Test match.
- He has emerged as the leading run-scorer in the ongoing series, with an impressive 246 runs at an average of 61.50.
- His consistent performances have earned him praises from experts and fans alike.
News Articles and Highlights:
- India Today: https://www.outlookindia.com/sports/india-vs-england-3rd-test-day-3-live-scores-and-updates-eng-tour-of-india-2024-in-rajkot
- NDTV Sports: https://www.autospyders.com/how-to/sports/3rd-test-day-3-jaiswal-hits-ton-as-india-stretch-lead-to-322-vs-england_557059.php
- The Hindu: https://www.latestly.com/socially/sports/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswal-scores-his-third-century-in-tests-achieves-feat-during-ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-2024-5765939.html
Key Points about Yashasvi:
- Jaiswal’s performance has added much excitement to the ongoing Test series, which is evenly poised.
- His talent and temperament have drawn comparisons to legendary Indian openers like Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir.
- If he continues to perform well, he could become a vital part of the Indian Test team for years to come.