What A Player: IND vs ENG, 3rd Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes third-youngest batter to score two Test double hundreds. Yashasvi Jaiswal smokes James Anderson for hat-trick of sixes; joins Virat Kohli in elusive list with 2nd double century.
Sensational start to Test career
Yashasvi Jaiswal is trending on Twitter today under the hashtag #WhatAPlayer as he reaches another remarkable milestone, scoring yet another double century in Test cricket.
Jaiswal smashes Anderson and records on his way to 200. Jaiswal also became the first Indian to hit 20 or more sixes in a Test series and 10 or more in a Test innings, betaing on his way Rohit Sharma and Mayank Agrawal for the respective records.
The left-hander, who retired hurt on 104 on day three, took a single off Joe Root to get to 200 in the second session in Rajkot.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s second double century has placed India in a strong position against England as the hosts now lead by more than 500 runs.
What A Player
- Sensational Test Debut: Yashasvi Jaiswal made a remarkable start to his Test career, scoring 171 runs in his debut innings against the West Indies.
- Debut Test Cap: Jaiswal received his Test cap in the first game of a two-match series against the West Indies last year.
- Dominant Performance: Facing 387 balls, he struck 16 fours and 1 six, contributing significantly as India secured victory by an innings and 141 runs.
- Maiden Double Hundred: Jaiswal’s first double century came in the second Test of a five-match series against England, where he scored a formidable 209 runs off 290 balls in Vizag.
- Explosive Batting Display: During his double hundred, he showcased aggressive batting with 19 fours and 7 sixes.
- Series Leveler: Jaiswal’s outstanding performance played a crucial role in India’s 106-run victory over England, helping level the Test series.