In the field of cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal is writing a story that challenges norms and thrills fans. His remarkable performance on the fourth day of the third Test against England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium is rewriting records. Jaiswal has become the first Indian batsman to convert his first three centuries into 150 on three occasions, achieving the feat twice in the ongoing 5-match series.
The 22-year-old is dominating the England bowlers and showing no mercy against the experienced James Anderson, who is twice his age. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s abilities extend beyond mere statistics. Anderson made his ODI debut for England in 2002, when Jaiswal turned one. Cricket, as a game, defies ages and generations, and this is clearly illustrated today.
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After reaching his third 150 and second century against England, Jaiswal hit three consecutive sixes off the experienced Englishman, who is on the verge of taking his 700th Test wicket. Today the spotlight is on the baby-faced killer as he closes in on converting his innings to his second double-century in the series.
His conversion rate is phenomenal, taking his average to over 57. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s emergence as a cricket gem is, in part, due to his stellar IPL 2023 performances for Rajasthan Royals. His innings of 625 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 163.61, which included one century and five half-centuries, paved the way for his inclusion in the Indian team under Rahul Dravid.
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This first home Test series has indeed been a dream for Jaiswal, proving that fortune indeed favours the brave. The three sixes he hit in James Anderson’s over not only showcased Jaiswal’s audacity but also put him on an elite list. He joined the ranks of former Australian batsman George Bailey, who achieved a similar feat by scoring 28 runs with 2 fours, 3 sixes and a double against Anderson during the 2013 Ashes.
As Jaiswal registered his second double century in Test cricket, cricket lovers were left in awe, having witnessed a performance that may not be repeated any time soon. The young genius isn’t just rewriting the record; He is rewriting cricket history with every strike of his bat.
Here is how the netizens reacted to the record-breaking innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal:
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Rajkot โMake way for the ๐ฟ๐ค๐ช๐๐ก๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐ค๐ฃ! ๐ฏ๐ฏ
Take A Bow, Yashasvi Jaiswal ๐ ๐
Follow the match โถ๏ธ https://t.co/FM0hVG5pje#TeamIndia | #INDvENG | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/fpECCqKdck
โ BCCI (@BCCI) February 18, 2024
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22-years-old. Yashasvi Jaiswal. Remember the name. ๐ฅ
โ Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) February 18, 2024
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This is not Yashasvi Jaiswal & Sarfaraz Khan batting for India & smashing the opposition in a Test match. This looks more like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan batting for Rizvi Springfield & smashing the opposition in a school game at Azad Maidan #IndvEng
โ Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) February 18, 2024
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During the IPL, I saw the spark in #YashasviJaiswal, predicting his bright future with Team India. And here he is, announcing his arrival in grand style with two double hundreds in the series An incredible player. Keep shining #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/qSRaHdBfos
โ Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) February 18, 2024
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DOUBLE CENTURY BY YASHASVI JAISWAL…!!! ๐ซก
Back to back double hundred by Jaiswal – he’s unstoppable, a commendable performance by the 22 year old. Take a bow, Yash. ๐ฎ๐ณ pic.twitter.com/5apC5hLu6b
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 18, 2024
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Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the first Indian to score 2 Double Hundreds against England in Tests. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐คฏ pic.twitter.com/x5L2zkelsW
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 18, 2024
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Most Double Centuries at 22 age
4 – Don Bradman
3 – Graeme Smith
2 – Yashasvi Jaiswal*
2 – Vinod Kambli pic.twitter.com/FQdLYNmscwโ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐ (@Shebas_10dulkar) February 18, 2024
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What an achievement young man, what an effort. Unbelievable hunger for runs and the long hustle, you love to see it Yashasvi Jaiswal
โ Prashanth S ๐ (@ps_it_is) February 18, 2024
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