Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Performance in the Second Test Match
In the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had a good start. He scored a total of 87 runs off 107 balls. Despite missing out on a century, he showed an impressive strike rate of over 81.
Jaiswal’s Challenges Against England Bowling
During his innings, Jaiswal faced difficulties with deliveries outside off-stump. England’s Ben Stokes capitalized on this weakness by dismissing him with a well-directed short ball.
Pujara’s Analysis on Jaiswal’s Batting
Former Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara highlighted Jaiswal’s vulnerability to deliveries on off-stump length. He emphasized the importance of bowling in the right areas to exploit Jaiswal’s weaknesses.
Improvement in Jaiswal’s Batting
Despite a shaky start, Jaiswal gradually settled into his innings and displayed strong shot selection. Pujara praised Jaiswal’s ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and noted his proficiency against different types of deliveries.
Match Recap
The first day of the match saw both India and England sharing the honors. Led by Shubman Gill, India scored 310 runs while losing five wickets in Birmingham.
