England, who lead the five-match series 1-0, trail hosts by 364 runs.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his brilliance on the cricket field by notching up his maiden Test double century, steering India to a formidable total of 396 all out in the ongoing second Test against England. The match, held in Visakhapatnam, witnessed a stellar performance from the 22-year-old left-hander, who resumed his innings on 179 and went on to achieve the remarkable milestone with a six and a boundary off debutant spinner Shoaib Bashir in the opening session.
Jaiswal’s monumental knock was met with jubilation as he removed his helmet, leaped with joy, and blew kisses to the enthusiastic weekend crowd that rose for a standing ovation, acknowledging the sheer brilliance of his marathon innings. Despite veteran pace bowler James Anderson dismissing Jaiswal for his third wicket, the opener’s exceptional performance laid a strong foundation for India’s batting lineup.
Accompanying Jaiswal in the batting effort was Ravichandran Ashwin, who contributed a valuable 20 runs before falling victim to Anderson’s impeccable bowling. Throughout his innings, Jaiswal built crucial partnerships, including a notable 70-run stand with debutant Rajat Patidar on day one of the Test match.
In response to India’s imposing total, England’s opening pair, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, came out attacking and reached 32-0 at lunch, trailing the hosts by 364 runs. England, led by skipper Ben Stokes, currently holds a 1-0 lead in the five-match series after clinching a thrilling victory in the opener.
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While Jaiswal’s monumental double century stole the spotlight, England’s bowling duo of Shoaib Bashir and Rehan Ahmed also showcased their prowess by claiming three wickets each to wrap up India’s innings. Despite the challenging task ahead, England remains determined to put up a strong fight as they aim to extend their lead in the series, while India seeks to level the score with a commanding performance in the second Test.
