On Day 1 of the second Test against the West Indies in New Delhi, India’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a masterclass, finishing with 173 runs and no outs as India raced to 318 for 2.
Jaiswal was the anchor of the day, hitting 22 boundaries and keeping the score pace consistent against a weak West Indies assault. He hit clean drives and patiently rotated the strike, giving India few chances to build a big first-innings total.
The left-handed batsman’s biggest Test score so far shows why people think he is one of India’s best young batsmen. His long stay at the crease and choice of shots placed the visitors under a lot of pressure right away and established the tone for the rest of the match.
His control at the crease offers India a mental edge going into the last few days of the match and punishes any weakness right away. If the West Indies want to get back in this game, they will need to answer with accuracy and strength.
India has the mental edge going into Day 2 since they had eight wickets and runs in the bank. To get the game back on track, the West Indies will need to be more disciplined, keep their lines tighter, and make early breakthroughs.
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