Yashasvi Jaiswal Scored 3rd Test 100: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his third Test ton and second in this series, putting India in the driver’s seat against England.
Yashasvi Jaiswal Scored 3rd Test 100: #INDvs ENG Test Series
It was Day 3 of India’s third Test of the five-match series against England and the day belonged to the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who carried the side on his back and scored a century, before going off the field being retired hurt.
At the start of the day, the English were 207/2 and were trailing by 238 runs. Ben Duckett had scored a brilliant 100 on Day 2 and continued the onslaught on Day 3. But a collapse towards the end saw them finish their innings at 319 as India maintained a 126-run lead in the first innings.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal Puts India In The Driver’s Seat
Then walked in Jaiswal, alongside captain Rohit Sharma. When Sharma was dismissed early, Shubman Gill came in and the two young talents formed a superb partnership.
Playing it safe in the early proceedings, the 22-year-old changed gears after Rohit’s wicket. He even his James Anderson for three consecutive boundaries at one point.
Yashasvi reached the 100-run mark for the third time in his short career, doing so with a four. He, along with Gill, formed a 161-run partnership. After his century, Jaiswal started showing signs of extreme back pain. Even the team physio had to come onto the pitch.
At 104 runs, Yashasvi Jaiswal returned to the pavilion and was announced retired hurt. While his back pain did look serious, a night’s rest might make him ready to take to the pitch on Day 4.
Rajat Patidar came in to bat after Jaiswal and was dismissed for a duck. India ended the day at 191/2 and a 322-run lead, comfortably in the driver’s seat. Shubman Gill was not out for 65, and night-watchman Kuldeep Yadav i currently on 3.
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