IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls Short Of History In Birmingham Test By Just 10 Runs
Yashasvi Jaiswal was just 10 runs shy of reaching 2000 Test runs—a feat that would have made him the fastest Indian to achieve the milestone.
India’s promising opener Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered another impressive performance in the ongoing second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Batting first after losing the toss, Jaiswal took charge with an attacking 87 off 107 balls, peppered with 13 boundaries. However, he narrowly missed out on etching his name into the record books.
Just 10 Runs Away From Milestone
Yashasvi Jaiswal was just 10 runs shy of reaching 2000 Test runs—a feat that would have made him the fastest Indian to achieve the milestone.
He was playing his 39th Test innings, and had he crossed the 2000-run mark, he would have surpassed the joint record of Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, who both reached the milestone in 40 innings.
Stellar Start to Test Career
In just 21 Test matches, Jaiswal has already amassed 1990 runs, including 5 centuries and 12 half-centuries. His ability to perform away from home has also stood out—he scored centuries on debut in both Australia and England.
England — A Favourite Opponent?
Yashasvi Jaiswal seems to enjoy playing against England. After scoring a century in the first Test at Leeds, he followed it up with a commanding 87 in the second Test. Even during England’s tour of India last year, Jaiswal dominated the series, smashing two double centuries in five matches.
Jaiswal narrowly misses out on a century
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again impressed with the bat but narrowly missed out on a century. He was dismissed for 87 runs by England captain Ben Stokes, ending what was shaping up to be a memorable innings.
Opening the batting with KL Rahul, Jaiswal took charge after Rahul fell early for just 2 runs, becoming Chris Woakes’ first victim with the score at 15. Unfazed by the early loss, Jaiswal played with positive intent, timing the ball beautifully and dominating the English bowling attack.
He built crucial partnerships—first with Karun Nair and then with skipper Shubman Gill—guiding India into a strong position. Jaiswal’s confident strokeplay and aggressive approach unsettled the English bowlers.
However, in the 46th over, Stokes brought himself into the attack and struck immediately. His very first delivery saw Jaiswal caught by Jamie Smith, halting the opener's charge. Jaiswal’s innings of 87 off 107 deliveries included 13 boundaries and was a key contribution for India on Day 1.
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