The second Test of the thrilling five-match series between India and England unfolded in Visakhapatnam with a spectacular display of cricketing prowess on Day 1. Twitter erupted with excitement as Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the show with a magnificent century, guiding India to a commanding position. Meanwhile, debutant Shoaib Bashir showcased his talent, leaving an indelible mark on England’s bowling attack.
Solid start for India
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, India’s opening pair, Yashasvi and Rohit Sharma laid a sturdy foundation for their team. The duo displayed patience and skill, with Rohit unfortunately falling victim to the debutant Bashir. Despite the setback, Yashasvi continued to showcase his prowess, treating the crowd to an array of breathtaking strokes.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century
Yashasvi’s innings was nothing short of spectacular as he reached the coveted three-figure mark, securing a well-deserved century. His exquisite stroke play and composure at the crease not only built a strong platform for India but also left cricket enthusiasts in awe of his talent. The young batter’s unbeaten 179 at the close of Day 1 suggests the possibility of a monumental double century on the horizon.
Supporting cast
While Yashasvi stole the limelight, Shubman Gill (34), Shreyas Iyer (27) and Rajat Patidar (32) provided valuable contributions with decent cameos. However, the trio couldn’t convert their starts into substantial scores, departing after promising innings. Despite these setbacks, India finished the day at 336/6, with Yashasvi holding fort.
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Bowling highlights: Bashir and Rehan Ahmed shine
Debutant Bashir and young Rehan Ahmed emerged as the standout bowlers for England on Day 1, claiming two crucial wickets. James Anderson and Tom Hartley also chipped in with a wicket each, but India continued to accumulate runs at a steady pace.
Outlook for Day 2
As the teams gear up for Day 2, India will aim to maintain their momentum, capitalizing on the foundation laid by Yashasvi. On the other hand, England will be eager to strike early and limit India’s run accumulation. The stage is set for another enthralling day of Test cricket in Vizag, and fans on Twitter are buzzing with anticipation.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Let the adjectives flow for a magnificent, mature innings by Yashasvi Jaiswal. He looked solid in defence but it was the shots through the off-side (those incredible inside out sixes) that stood out. What a fine young player.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 2, 2024
💪♥️ T̶H̶U̶R̶S̶D̶A̶Y̶ 𝗝𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗪𝗔𝗟’𝗦 𝗗𝗔𝗬. The day completely belongs to one and only Yashasvi Jaiswal.
📷 Getty • #YashasviJaiswal #INDvENG #INDvsENG #TeamIndia #BharatArmy #COTI🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/XmnGcobxEw
— The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) February 2, 2024
That was the second last over of the day. Why do you have to do that? Come on.
I cannot believe this. 😑
India 336/6 at Stumps on Day 1. #INDvsENGTest
— Ridhima Pathak (@PathakRidhima) February 2, 2024
India s day or probably Jaiswal s day . But England have stayed at it all day and arguably won final session & have momentum tomorrow. Jaiswal was superb bats all day & strikes at around 70 . The next Indian big thing #INDvENG
— John Wright (@johnwright15) February 2, 2024
Honours even I think after Day 1. England have done a sterling job after losing the toss, similarly Jaiswal has played superbly. First session tomorrow may be the key to unlocking the rest of the Test. Great watch. #INDvENG #INDvsENG
— Lewis Baines (@Lewis__Baines) February 2, 2024
Barring Jaiswal, the rest of the Indian batsmen should hang their head in shame for not converting their starts on this flat Day 1 track. Anything short of 500 here will be a travesty. #INDvENG
— Akhil Talashi (@akhiltalashi) February 2, 2024
The day’s play is over, today was Jaiswal Vs England.
336-6 #INDvENG #TestCricket @IDFCFIRSTBank
— Deepak singh (@Deepaks16615035) February 2, 2024
This is good wicket to bat, but our batsmans has bad habit of throwing wickets, Jaiswal and Tailenders will bat tomorrow, Don’t know how much runs we Score tomorrow🤷♂️ 😐#INDvENG
— VK45💔 (@sportslovervk45) February 2, 2024
think england’s done well to take 6 wkts on that … when you consider jaiswal was nearly out first ball – fine margins ! but well played young man i predicted his stardom 4 years ago #INDvENG
— Tony Steele (@tds122) February 2, 2024
Except for Yashasvi Jaiswal, no one wanted to spend time at the crease. Need Ashwin and Jaiswal to stitch 100 runs partnership now and then somehow hope Kuldeep, Bumrah and Mukesh contribute enough for the total to go past 500. #INDvENG
— Adwait Kulkarni (@I_Sherlocked) February 2, 2024
End of a pretty dominating day for India.
They are comfortably in driver’s seat. Pom’s passengers. Innings defeat loading #INDvENG
— aman (@bilateral_bully) February 2, 2024
What a poor batting again by Indian batters. Giving away wickets easily is a habit now. At least 2 extra wickets down on a good pitch. Poor Play by young guns!!! #INDvENG #JioCinema #BCCI
— madhur sharma (@madhur_s21) February 2, 2024
I have actually been pretty impressed with Shoaib Bashir this game. For a guy who has played a handful of FC matches and averages in 60s, he has been consistent with his lengths and has varied his pace nicely. Interesting to see how he bowls when it actually spins#INDvsENG
— Vivek Yadav (@Vivek67320134) February 2, 2024
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