Prodigious India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is carving out a remarkable niche in the annals of cricket history with his extraordinary performances. Jaiswal etched his name in the record books once again, achieving his second double century in his career during the entertaining Day 4 of the 3rd Test between India and England. This historic event unfolded at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on the memorable date of Sunday, February 18, showcasing Yashasvi's resilience and prowess.
Despite battling back spasms on the morning of the feat, he launched an assault on England's bowlers, dazzling fans with a barrage of sixes that underscored his dominance.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's journey to his double century was a spectacle of skill and determination, reaching the milestone in just 231 balls during the post-Tea session. This landmark achievement came hot on the heels of Sarfaraz Khan's notable half-century in his debut Test match, adding to the day's excitement.
Back-to-back double centuries for Yashasvi Jaiswal
Yashasvi, who had previously dazzled in the 2nd Test of the series in Visakhapatnam with a match-winning 209, continued his scintillating form. His performance in Visakhapatnam had already made him the third-youngest Indian batter to score a double century in Tests, and he carried this incredible momentum into the pivotal Rajkot Test following a 9-day hiatus.
Despite a modest 10-run outing in the first innings of the 3rd Test, Yashasvi turned the tables with a masterclass in the second. His innings was a testament to adaptability and prowess across formats, starting cautiously before unleashing his full range in a power-hitting display that captivated all on Sunday. In the end, the southpaw remained unbeaten on 214 runs off 236 balls and powered 14 fours and 12 sixes.
Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks multiple records
Yashasvi Jaiswal's double century against England not only contributed to India's strong position in the match but also set new benchmarks in Indian cricket history. He became the first Indian batter to record two double centuries against England in Test cricket, showcasing his exceptional talent and making a statement on the international stage.
Yashasvi Jaiswal ties world record for most sixes in a Test innings
Moreover, Yashasvi shattered an Indian record for the most sixes in a Test innings, hitting 12 sixes to surpass a 30-year-old record previously held by Navjot Singh Sidhu. His dominance was particularly evident in the 85th over against James Anderson, one of the game's most respected fast bowlers, where he hit three consecutive sixes. This display of power and precision across different parts of the ground highlighted not just his ability to score big but also his fearless approach against top-tier bowling.
Jaiswal also tied Wasim Akram's world record for smashing the most sixes by a batter in a Test innings. Akram and Jaiswal both have 12 sixes in an innings. Meanwhile, on the back of Jaiswal's stunning effort with the bat, India set a daunting target of 557 runs.ย
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