Yashasvi Jaiswal’s outstanding century on Day 1 of the first Test match between England and India on Friday, June 20th, was hailed by Team India star Suryakumar Yadav. Leeds’ Headingley is hosting the first Test match.
India have come to play five test matches in England. The visitors lost the toss and they were invited to bat first on the first day of the first test. Young Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was opening the batting, made the best out of his chance, making a terrific ton at the top.
Suryakumar Yadav expressed his admiration of this brilliant performance by sharing a photo of Jaiswal celebrating his hundred after the end of his excellent innings on his Instagram story.
“Maahol Gritty hai bhai (The atmosphere is gritty),” he wrote in his story.
“JCB Jaiswal #YBJ6 &4ONLY,” he added with a few emojis.
Below is a screenshot of Suryakumar Yadav’s Instagram account applauding Yashasvi Jaiswal for his century:
Jaiswal used 159 balls to score 101 runs. During his innings, the left-hander blasted 16 fours and a six. Additionally, he became just the fifth Indian hitter to reach 100 runs in their first Test match in England. He joined a select group that also included Murali Vijay, Sandeep Patil, Sourav Ganguly, and Vijay Manjrekar.
India take control as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill register brilliant hundreds on Day 1
England captain Ben Stokes, who won the toss, has been planning to bowl first but just a little bit short. The visitors have received a solid start as the men who opened the batting, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, contributed to 91 runs being added to the first wicket.
Debutant Sai Sudharsan departed, soon after the dismissal of Rahul, in India. Jaiswal and the captain Shubman Gill however combined forces and scored a 129 run fourth wicket partnership. Jaiswal managed to score a century, as stated before, and captain Gill had played in the frontline as well and had scored an unbeaten century. At stumps Gill was 127 not out off 175 balls with 16 fours and a six.
Rishabh Pant provided him with excellent support and made an impression with an undefeated 65 off 102 balls. With 359 runs scored at a cost of three wickets, India ended Day 1 in a commanding lead. On Day 2, Gill and Pant will resume with the goal of leading India to a huge first innings total and continuing the momentum.
