In a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the limelight during the first-day play of the Vizag Test against England, smashing a sensational century at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. The young Indian prodigy exhibited a breathtaking array of strokes, leaving spectators in awe of his talent.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s unyielding onslaught
Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, India’s opening pair, Yashasvi and Rohit Sharma set a solid foundation. While Rohit took a cautious approach, Jaiswal unleashed his aggressive style, capitalizing on loose deliveries from the English bowlers. Despite the early dismissal of Rohit, falling victim to debutant Shoaib Bashir, Jaiswal remained unfazed, continuing his onslaught alongside Shubman Gill (34).
Yashasvi reaches his hundred with a six
Even after the departure of Gill, Jaiswal’s approach remained unaltered as he built a substantial partnership with Shreyas Iyer (27), eventually reaching the three figures. The young batter’s consistency and smooth strokeplay caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts. What made his century even more special was the audacious manner in which he reached the milestone – with a powerful six that showcased his fearlessness at the crease.
A rising star
Yashasvi’s journey in Test cricket has been nothing short of remarkable. With two centuries in just six matches, the young prodigy is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in international cricket. His fearless approach, coupled with a wide range of strokes, makes him a promising asset for Indian cricket.
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Netizens erupt in praise
As Yashasvi notched up his second century in just six Test matches, netizens from around the world flooded social media with praises for the young sensation. Fans hailed his exceptional knock, recognizing the talent and composure displayed by the budding cricketer. The wishes and accolades poured in from every corner, underlining the global admiration for Jaiswal’s extraordinary batting skills.
Here’s how fans reacted:
He carries those 6 & 4 on his back, like literally!
Century with a six!! Good going young gun @ybj_19!#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/e3R84kQTkk
— DK (@DineshKarthik) February 2, 2024
Nervous Nineties, what’s that? 😏
Yashasvi brought up his 💯 in style 💪#PlayBold #INDvENG #TeamIndia @ybj_19
— Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) February 2, 2024
Keep going, Yashasvi 💥💥#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/Z5vJzpRQzL
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 2, 2024
Yashasvi taking his name very seriously 😄💙🙌 pic.twitter.com/mI2TgVQMYk
— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) February 2, 2024
Yashasvi keeps getting better with every outing. First Test ton on Indian soil. 👏 👏 #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) February 2, 2024
Such a confident young man Yashasvi Jaiswal @ybj_19 is. And a quick learner. Didn’t throw away the start this time. Brilliant young star.
But should Shubman Gill be repenting giving up on his opening slot?#IndvsEng
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) February 2, 2024
The future is now! Well played @ybj_19 keep going 👏🏽 #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/3AktPsmZNJ
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 2, 2024
Missed it in the first match but he has done it in the second. And in some style.@ybj_19 has done it consistently in all the three formats. ❤️🔥👏#INDvsENGTest https://t.co/371csjBwEb
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 2, 2024
Youngest among all the Indian batters, Yashasvi Jaiswal has batted with great maturity in this innings so far. Has shown patience and courage in equal measure. His 100 has set things up nicely for this inexperienced batting. #INDvENG
— Rahul Rawat (@rawatrahul9) February 2, 2024
He averages 70 in FC cricket with 11 100s, now gets his 2nd counterattacking hundred. I won’t he’s here to stay. Rather, India needs him to stay for the next decade. LHB, Aggressive game changer, run hungry monster. Well done, Yashasvi Jaiswal. It’s just the beginning. Bat big. pic.twitter.com/Nup7W4AOrp
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) February 2, 2024
So far in Test cricket, I have seen only two Indian batsmen score centuries with sixes, one is Rohit Sharma and the other is Yashasvi Jaiswal.
What an amazing century 👏🏼!! pic.twitter.com/X25uz2yoj6
— Vishal. (@SPORTYVISHAL) February 2, 2024
Century with Six.
The youngster to look forward to – Yashasvi Jaiswal ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ysnZ9LzDwX
— Pari (@BluntIndianGal) February 2, 2024
Vizag is on fire tonight as Yashasvi Jaiswal blazes his way to a brilliant century! 🔥🏏
His scintillating form continues to mesmerize the cricketing world. 🌟 Keep shining, Yashasvi!#TestCricket #Bazball @IDFCFIRSTBank#INDvsENG #Jaiswal #RohitSharmapic.twitter.com/hyvmsSuHQB
— Sandeep Kumar Yadav (@Sandy92_SKY) February 2, 2024
FUTURE STAR IN THE MAKING 🌟
What a century from Yashasvi Jaiswal pic.twitter.com/t1x0vct0mB
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) February 2, 2024
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