Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising knock came to a frustrating end on Day 1 of the second Test at Edgbaston, as the young Indian opener fell for 87 — missing out on what could have been a statement century. Facing Ben Stokes in the 46th over, Jaiswal attempted an ambitious cut shot to a short and wide delivery but only managed a bottom edge straight into the gloves of wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.
Jaiswal’s dismissal was met with wild celebrations from the England captain, who pumped his fists and let out a roar after claiming a crucial breakthrough. The Indian dressing room, however, looked visibly disappointed, as did Jaiswal himself, who stood frozen for a moment before walking off in disbelief.
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India, having elected to bat first, lost KL Rahul early for just 2 runs. However, Jaiswal anchored the innings with elegance, stitching together a 66-run stand with Shubman Gill for the third wicket. His innings was filled with delightful strokeplay — 13 boundaries in all — and for most of his 107-ball stay, he looked in complete control.
Yet, it was a lapse in judgment that cost him dearly. The cut shot, which had fetched him runs earlier, turned out to be his undoing. Fans were quick to react on social media, with many praising his fluent innings but criticizing the manner in which he got out.
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“So it’s over 😞 Well played Yashasvi Jaiswal ❤️🩹 Missed a well-deserved century… third time out in the 80s,” posted one disappointed fan on X.
No hype, no PR, just performance , that’s Yashasvi Jaiswal for you.
Well played Yashasvi Jaiswal 🙌 pic.twitter.com/mPotp60z5I
— 🜲 (@HereforVK18) July 2, 2025
So It’s Over 😞
Well Played Yashasvi Jaiswal ❤️🩹
Missed a Well Deserved Century…
He Got Out in 80s For The Third Time. pic.twitter.com/majcrNZuX4— Crictale_Yash (@JaisFanForever) July 2, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Two sides pic.twitter.com/6Z6eGxUCD8— Raja Babu (@GaurangBhardwa1) July 2, 2025
YASHASVI JAISWAL IS FUTURE of Indian cricket team
Missed a well deserved hundred #Cricket pic.twitter.com/IE79lRhna9— Czx (@AeBiswa) July 2, 2025
🚨From talent to titan — Yashasvi Jaiswal delivers again!
87 (107) – aggression, elegance, and intent on display.
Back-to-back royal innings from India’s rising star. 🇮🇳#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/2gydv8uw8R
— Backchod Indian (@IndianBackchod) July 2, 2025
Today, during his stroke-filled 87, at Birmingham, Yashasvi Jaiswal completed 4000 FC runs of his career in 73 innings.
Twenty-two years ago, in November 2003, Gautam Gambhir, his India coach, reached 4000 FC runs in 72 innings!#justsaying#ENGvIND #ENGvsIND#INDvsEND #INDvENG— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) July 2, 2025
🧨 Yashasvi Jaiswal – 87 runs of pure intent.
Fell short of a ton, but played a knock that roared louder than numbers.
England felt the fire. India felt the promise. 🇮🇳🔥 #INDvENG #Jaiswal
#TestCricket— The Nerdy Cricketer (@BatPadVibes) July 2, 2025
The timing of the dismissal was a blow to India’s hopes of building a formidable total. At the time of his departure, India were 241/5, and his wicket offered England a vital opening to claw their way back into the contest.
