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Yashasvi Jaiswal hit 3 consecutive sixes against James Anderson© Twitter
In a formidable six-hit display, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal took the charge against England great James Anderson. Jaiswal, looking to race towards his second double century, hit Anderson for 3 consecutive sixes on Day 4 of the 3rd Test against England. Jaiswal, who had retired injured after scoring a century on Day 3, returned to the field after Shubman Gill’s dismissal on Day 4. Before long, he brought up his 150 and then looked to accelerate as he chased the 200 milestone. careers.
The first six of Jaiswal’s three off the bat came to the leg side after Anderson bowled a full delivery on the pads. For the next pitch, Jaiswal came down the field and smashed the ball over the cover fielder’s head.
In the third case, Jaiswal stepped back and pulled Anderson to the ground for an impressive six. The situation even prompted England captain Ben Stokes to speak to Anderson.
Jaiswal finally scored his double century and at the same time took India’s lead past the 500-run mark. In the process, Jaiswal equaled the record of hitting the most sixes in a single Test innings. She hit 12 sixes in the second innings. Pakistan’s Wasim Akram held the record before Jaiswal joined him in the number one spot.
The Indian star also became the first batsman in the history of the game to score 20 sixes in a single Test series. With two more matches left in the series, the opener batsman is ready to improve the record even further.
The Indian team set a target of 557 runs for England to chase, taking advantage of Jaiswal’s double century, while Sarfaraz Khan also scored his second consecutive half-century in the match.
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