RANCHI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, the 22-year-old batsman who’s been outstanding in the ongoing Test series against England, once again impressed on the second day of the fourth Test in Ranchi. Jaiswal scored a solid 73 runs, his fourth score of fifty or more in seven innings, helping India stay competitive after England posted 353 in their first innings.
Facing 149 balls, Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 10 fours in his innings. He was the only Indian batsman to put up a fight against the spin duo of Shoaib Bashir and Tom Hartley, who took seven wickets together. Jaiswal built important partnerships with Shubman Gill (38), Rajat Patidar (17), and Ravindra Jadeja (12), guiding India to 219 for 7 by stumps, still trailing by 134 runs.
Jaiswal showed a mix of caution and aggression, handling the turning track adeptly. He played well against Bashir, countering his bounce and turn with skillful footwork and crisp shots. He also looked confident against the pacers, showcasing his ability to flick and pull effectively.
His innings demonstrated his talent and composure under pressure. Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s consistency and hunger for runs were evident as he became the leading run-scorer of the series with 677 runs at an average of 135.40. He also set a new record for the most runs by an Indian opener in a Test series, surpassing Sunil Gavaskar’s 732 runs against West Indies in 1978-79.
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