The first show of the first day of the opening Test was about how Bazball will open its box office in India. Ben Stokes was the only hitter, the rest capitulated on a spin-aided pitch, and England were bowled out for 246 in 64.3 overs, with R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja sharing six wickets between them.
In reply, Indian openers Rohit Sharma (24 off 27 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (76 not out off 70 balls) were on fire, with the southpaw smashing a brilliant unbeaten half-century as India ended the day on 119/1 in 23 overs.
Bazball, what Bazball? India had Jaiswal! In a stunning display of power and finesse, Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the limelight as India took on England on the first day of the Test match, making the ‘Bazball’ approach irrelevant. As England posted a modest total of 246 runs, Jaiswal emerged as India’s star, leaving the crowd in awe.
When India entered the field for their innings, it was clear that they had their own version of Bazball – the incredible talent of Yashasvi Jaiswal. From the start, Jaiswal showed his aggressive intent and set the tone for an exciting innings. In a breathtaking moment, he welcomed England’s debutant bowler Tom Hartley as he hit a blistering six off the very first ball he faced from the left arm.
Despite the challenging field conditions, Jaiswal looked remarkably comfortable at the crease. While captain Rohit Sharma played a supporting role, Jaiswal took a string of boundaries. In the first 10 overs, India raced to 68/0, showcasing Jaiswal’s extraordinary skills with the bat.
Partnered with Shubman Gill, Jaiswal maintained his aggressive approach. At the end of the day’s play, he remained unbeaten on an impressive 76 runs from just 70 deliveries. Under his leadership, India posted a solid score of 119/1 after 23 overs, falling short of England’s first innings total by just 127 runs.
