Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a half -century. (Photo- PTI)
On the first day of the second Test match being played between India and England in Edgbaston, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal performed his brilliant form by scoring a brilliant half -century. England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to bowl first, but Jaiswal’s innings made India a strong start in the first session. With this innings, he beat former Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma in a special list.
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored half -century
Yashasvi Jaiswal completed his 11th Test half -century in 59 balls in the first innings. He started his innings very well, after which he also saw big shots from him, which brought England bowlers under pressure. Jaiswal, who scored a century in the headingley test, once again appeared in the mood to play a big innings. On the first day, he remained unbeaten by scoring 62 runs till lunch. With this half -century, he overtook Rohit Sharma as an Indian opener in SENA countries the most times in terms of imposing 50+.
As an Indian opener by Yashasvi Jaiswal, now SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries have scored five 50+. At the same time, Rohit Sharma scored 50+ runs in SENA countries as an opener. The special thing is that Rohit Sharma did this feat in 18 innings. But Yashasvi Jaiswal has left Rohit Sharma behind in only 17 innings.
Also came forward in this list
Yashasvi Jaiswal has finished third in the list of 50+ scores as an Indian opener in Test cricket against England. Jaiswal, who has scored 50 or more runs in 12 innings, has made his talent ironed by leaving the legendary batsmen behind. The list includes Sunil Gavaskar (20 times), Rohit Sharma (8 times), and Munganhalli Simha (6 times).
