Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his talent against England in the ongoing fifth Test, scoring his fourth century against them and sixth in total. At just 23 years old, he made a significant impact, finishing day three at The Oval with 118 runs. Jaiswal had his fair share of fortune, having been dropped three times during his innings, contributing to India’s impressive total of 396 in their second batting effort.
In addition to Jaiswal’s performance, India’s batting lineup saw vital contributions from Akash Deep (66), Ravindra Jadeja (53), and Washington Sundar (53). England’s fielding woes became evident as they dropped six catches, their highest in a home Test since 2006. Fast bowler Josh Tongue was a standout performer for England, capturing five wickets for 125 runs, while Gus Atkinson added three more wickets to his tally, having already claimed five in the first innings.
Jaiswal acknowledged the challenges of batting in England, noting the difficult conditions and the hard work he put in during practice. He expressed confidence in his team and their efforts moving forward. “We are really confident, and we will try our best,” he mentioned.
Despite a strong performance from the Indian batting order, England ended day three well, with a score of 50 for 1, chasing a daunting target of 374 to secure a win. Mohammed Siraj’s impressive yorker dismissed Zak Crawley, leaving Ben Duckett not out at 34. Tongue optimistically stated, “It will be a great day of cricket tomorrow,” highlighting the anticipation for a competitive fourth day.
As the match progresses, the series stands at a pivotal moment, with India eyeing a victory that would see the five-match series conclude at 2-2. Both teams are poised for an exciting finish, as they battle for supremacy on the field.