Yashasvi Jaiswal marked a sensational end to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, scoring his sixth Test century at The Oval and bookending the series with remarkable tons.
A Century to Remember
India’s young sensation, Yashasvi Jaiswal, reached his sixth Test century off just 125 balls on Day 3 of the fifth Test against England. This impressive knock, which included 11 fours and two sixes, was his second century of the series.
Jaiswal’s hundred solidified his incredible performance throughout the tour, starting with a century in the first innings of the opening Test and now concluding with another magnificent ton.
Surviving the Early Scare
Jaiswal’s journey to this century wasn’t without its challenges. On Day 2, he was given two crucial reprieves by England’s fielders.
First, Harry Brook put down a chance when Jaiswal was on 20. Later, Liam Dawson inexplicably dropped a straightforward catch when Jaiswal was at 40, gifting him another life.
A Vital Partnership
On Day 3, Jaiswal played a more measured innings, allowing nightwatchman Deep to take the lead. The pair built a frustrating 107-run partnership off 150 balls, much to England’s dismay.
Deep played an excellent supporting role, scoring 66 runs from 94 balls before eventually falling to Gus Atkinson. This partnership provided a crucial foundation for India’s innings.
England’s Fielding Struggles
Deep also benefited from England’s uncharacteristic errors in the field. He was dropped by Zak Crawley, marking England’s fourth dropped catch of the innings.
Stand-in captain Olly Pope appeared visibly frustrated as his side struggled to contain India. England’s woes were compounded by the absence of key players like Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and Chris Woakes, impacting their ability to generate swing despite favorable overcast conditions.
Gill’s Near Miss
Following Deep’s dismissal, captain Shubman Gill, who has been in sublime form, unfortunately fell for just 11 runs on the very first ball of the third session. This meant Gill narrowly missed breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing record for the most runs by an Indian in a Test series, concluding the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with an impressive 754 runs in 10 innings.
Jaiswal himself had come close to another century earlier in the series, scoring 87 at Edgbaston, showcasing his consistent high performance.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his sixth Test century, his second of the current series.
- He was dropped twice on Day 2, allowing him to capitalize on the opportunities.
- Jaiswal shared a crucial 107-run stand with nightwatchman Deep.
- England’s fielding was plagued by dropped catches, adding to their challenges.
Jaiswal’s century not only highlights his immense talent but also India’s strong batting display in a captivating series.
