Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls Short of Century After Classy 87-Run Knock. Yashasvi Jaiswal once again shone at the top of the order, scoring a stylish 87 off 107 deliveries before heading back to the pavilion. His innings gave India a solid foundation in the first innings of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Cheteshwar Pujara weighed in on Yashasvi Jaiswal performance, offering a bit of strategic insight. According to the veteran batter, England’s bowlers need to consistently target the off-stump corridor on a good length and be patient—waiting for the youngster to make a rare mistake.
The left-hander, who had notched up a century in the first Test, continued his golden run with the bat. Despite a slightly shaky start, Yashasvi Jaiswal soon found his rhythm and punished anything loose, racing to a fluent half-century.
He looked well on course for back-to-back centuries, but a moment of misjudgment cost him dearly, falling short of the three-figure mark. Still, his innings was instrumental in putting India in a strong position in this crucial Test match.
“Be Patient and Wait for a Mistake” – Cheteshwar Pujara on Tackling Yashasvi Jaiswal
“You have to bowl in the right areas — just around the off-stump on a good length. Keep hitting that zone and wait for him to slip up,” Pujara told Sony Sports.
Pujara also acknowledged how difficult it is to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal, highlighting the narrow margin for error when bowling to him.
“At the start, he seemed a bit eager to attack, but once he settled in, his shot selection was top-notch. After surviving the first 30 minutes, he looked completely in control. He rarely misses out on scoring opportunities, which puts a lot of pressure on the bowlers,” Pujara explained.
He further broke down Jaiswal’s strengths: “If you pitch it up, he’ll drive beautifully. If it’s short and wide, he’ll cut it with ease. Even short-pitched deliveries don’t faze him — he pulls with authority. There’s very little room for error when bowling to him.”
Yashasvi Jaiswal eventually fell for a well-made 87 off 107 deliveries, laced with 13 boundaries. His dismissal marked India’s third wicket, leaving them at 161 runs on the board.
