Saikiran Uppuluri
Saikiran Uppuluri
In a display of sublime batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal powered his way to a magnificent century, setting up India for a commanding position on the third day of the Test match against England.
Jaiswal, along with Shubman Gill, stitched together a crucial 158-run partnership, rescuing India from a precarious position early in their second innings. Gill played a mature innings, providing solid support to Jaiswal’s aggressive stroke play.
Jaiswal’s innings was a mix of caution and aggression. He started slowly, consolidating the innings after the early loss of Rohit Sharma. However, once he found his rhythm, there was no stopping him. He took on the English bowlers, especially targeting the experienced James Anderson, and raced to his century off just 122 balls.
Unfortunately, Jaiswal had to retire hurt after scoring a stroke-filled 104, due to back spasms. His departure, along with the dismissal of Rajat Patidar, caused a slight stumble in India’s innings towards the end of the day.
Earlier in the day, India’s bowlers had done a commendable job, restricting England to a modest total and securing a crucial 126-run first innings lead. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers, picking up two crucial wickets in the morning session.
Jasprit Bumrah continued his dominance over Joe Root, dismissing him for the ninth time in Tests. Kuldeep Yadav’s sharp turn accounted for Jonny Bairstow, while Siraj, Jadeja, and Hartley chipped in with crucial wickets to wrap up England’s innings.
With a lead of 322 runs and eight wickets in hand, India looks well-set to set a daunting target for England on the fourth day. The performance of Jaiswal, Gill, and the bowlers has put India in a strong position to clinch the Test match and take an unassailable lead in the series.
