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'Bazball ke saamne Jais-ball' - Fans react as Yashasvi Jaiswal scores his second Test century against England in second Test

Demonstrating resilience against the English spinners and overcoming a formidable challenge from seasoned pacer James Anderson, Jaiswal notched his second Test century in 151 deliveries.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal (Source: Twitter)

The Indian team entered the second Test of the series against England in a little bit of pressure after suffering a humiliating defeat in the first Test. After winning the toss the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma elected to bat first and the opener, Yashasvi Jaiswal proved his decision right. Jaiswal redeemed himself after falling in the 80s in the prior Test, showcasing a remarkable century in the second match of the series versus England. Demonstrating resilience against the English spinners and overcoming a formidable challenge from seasoned pacer James Anderson, Jaiswal notched his second Test century in 151 deliveries.

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His first century came in his debut Test last year in July when he scored 171 against the West Indies. India, after choosing to bat, made a cautious start. The opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal, who both fell cheaply in Hyderabad, managed only 40 runs in the initial 16 overs. However, after Rohit's dismissal for 14 by debutant spinner Shoaib Bashir, Jaiswal steadily increased his scoring rate.

Utilizing the sweep shot sparingly, he mainly relied on the cut shot to score boundaries, guiding India's innings with patience and precision. Jaiswal exhibited great composure and patience as he meticulously constructed his innings. By the latter stages of the morning session, he had reached a composed fifty. Even as the players returned for the afternoon session, Jaiswal's focus remained unwavering as he seamlessly transitioned into a more aggressive phase of his batting.

 

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Jaiswal reached his century with six

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This bold stroke showcased Jaiswal's determination to dominate the opposition, particularly against a bowler who had posed significant challenges in the previous Test. In the subsequent overs, Jaiswal's shot-making reached new heights as he smashed three consecutive boundaries off Tom Hartley, rapidly propelling himself into the 80s.

It was a moment of sheer brilliance from Jaiswal as he reached the coveted century by lofting a delivery over long-on against Hartley for a sensational six. The significance of the moment was palpable for Jaiswal as he removed his helmet, raised his arms in triumph, and blew a kiss towards his headgear, celebrating a remarkable achievement in style.

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