Yashasvi Jaiswal played a superb innings, scoring an unbeaten 179 runs, leading India to finish the first day of the second Test against England at 336/6. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s highlights:
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Toss and Opening Batting:
Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first. Opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal, the duo started cautiously.
Early Wickets:
Shoaib Bashir, a debutant spinner, claimed his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Rohit Sharma for 14. Shubman Gill also fell victim to James Anderson’s delivery after making a promising start.
Jaiswal’s Centurion Performance:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, in his second Test match, played a measured innings and achieved his second Test century.
Partnerships:
A crucial 90-run partnership between Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer steadied India. However, Iyer was out for 27, and debutant Rajat Patidar contributed 32 runs before being dismissed.
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Debutant Patidar and Team Changes:
Rajat Patidar made his Test debut, replacing the injured KL Rahul. India also opted for Kuldeep Yadav instead of Washington Sundar, and Mukesh Kumar came in for rested pacer Mohammed Siraj.
England’s Bowling Challenge:
England, having won the first Test, faced challenges with three spinners – Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, and debutant Shoaib Bashir – as Jack Leach was sidelined due to a knee injury. James Anderson returned to the squad, providing valuable experience.
Team India Challenges:
India faced challenges with the absence of in-form KL Rahul and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Jadeja’s absence meant a possible opportunity for either Kuldeep Yadav or Washington Sundar.
Youngsters’ Battle:
Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar competed for a spot in the XI, with Patidar getting the nod for his debut.
Steady Finish:
KS Bharat’s dismissal for 17 did not deter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who remained unbeaten as India concluded the day at 336/6.