Yashasvi Jaiswal in motion for India in the course of the 2nd Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh© AFP
Indian cricket crew batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was one of many prime performers because the Rohit Sharma-led facet registered an enormous win over Bangladesh within the second Take a look at match in Kanpur on Tuesday. Jaiswal slammed half-centuries in each innings as India produced a superb batting show within the rain-affected match. Because of the spectacular knocks, Jaiswal broke Sunil Gavaskar’s long-standing document of scoring most runs for India earlier than turning 23. Whereas Gavaskar scored 918 runs in 1971, Jaiswal now has 929 runs and with matches in opposition to New Zealand developing, he can add to his tally. He additionally grew to become the second India batter ever to attain half-centuries in each innings of a Take a look at match with a 100-plus strike price.
Skipper Rohit Sharma revealed the attacking mindset of the crew, saying the gamers had been prepared to take the chance to bat on the pitch that did not have a lot to supply.
Notably, it was India’s 18th consecutive Take a look at sequence win at house since 2013. Within the prolonged morning session, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah performed a key function as Bangladesh had been bundled out for 233, setting a 95-run goal for India to win the match and clear sweep the sequence.
Within the chase, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a 51 earlier than being dismissed whereas Virat Kohli remained not out with 29 runs as India wrapped up the win in 17.2 overs inside two periods on the ultimate day.
“As soon as we misplaced two and a half days, after we got here on Day 4, we wished to get them out as shortly as doable and see what we will do with the bat. After they obtained bowled out for 230, it wasn’t in regards to the runs we get however the overs we obtained at them.”
“Pitch did not have a lot. To make a sport out of it on that pitch was an excellent effort. It was a danger we had been prepared to take as a result of while you’re attempting to bat like that, you might be bundled out for a low rating. However we had been prepared for it even when we obtained bowled out for 100-150,” Rohit mentioned after the match.
(With IANS inputs)
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