Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines in Drawn Test Against England Lions

Match Overview

The inaugural unofficial Test match between India A and England Lions concluded in a draw. Indian batsmen showcased impressive performances, scoring 557 runs in their first innings and 241 runs for the loss of 2 wickets in the second innings. Although Yashasvi Jaiswal did not have a standout performance, his contributions were deemed satisfactory.

Jaiswal's Performance

Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to open for the Indian team in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. His first Test served as valuable practice. In the first innings, he started well but couldn't convert it into a significant score. However, he maintained his approach in the second innings and managed to score runs effectively.

Batting Highlights

In the first innings, Jaiswal scored 24 runs off 55 balls, hitting one six and three fours. In the second innings, he made an explosive start, hitting a six off the first ball and finishing with 64 runs from 60 balls, including two sixes and eight fours. His aggressive intent was clear, indicating his strategy for batting on English soil.

Career Milestone

This match marked Jaiswal's first half-century in first-class cricket on English soil after 36 matches. He has played a total of 37 first-class matches, scoring 88 runs in this Test against England Lions, which helped him reach a milestone of 3,800 runs in first-class cricket. With an impressive average of 60.31, he has accumulated 13 centuries and 13 half-centuries, with a highest score of 265 runs.