"Phenomenal daddy hundred by the young sensation" - Social media reacts to Yashasvi Jaiswal's 161-run knock in 2nd innings of 1st BGT 2024-25 Test
Team India's Yashasvi Jaiswal dominated with the bat in the second innings of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series opener against Australia in Perth. The left-handed opening batter notched up a spectacular century, scoring 161 runs.
Playing in his first-ever Test on Australian soil, Jaiswal bagged a duck in the first innings of the Perth Test. The talented youngster turned things around in the subsequent essay, delivering a sensational knock.
Jaiswal hit 15 fours and three sixes during his stay at the crease, frustrating the Australian bowlers with both attack and defence. It is worth mentioning that this was the 22-year-old's fourth Test century.
Impressively, he has converted all those four tons into 150s. Following his brilliant batting exploits, he was lauded by many fans on social media. Here are some of the top reactions:
Many former cricketers also took to social media to praise Jaiswal for his fabulous performance against a formidable Australian bowling attack.
"Yashasvi Jaiswal. You are a class act," wrote Dodda Ganesh.
"Feet on the ground Eyes on the sky The rise and rise of Jaiswal Sit back and admire," commented Wasim Jaffer
"Phenomenal daddy hundred by the young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal! At just 22, he’s dominating the Aussies on their home turf in Perth—a sight to behold," chimed in Irfan Pathan
Jaiswal's innings finally came to an end in the 94th over. He was caught at backward point off left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc's bowling. The batter received a standing ovation from the spectators as he walked back after a terrific performance.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul formed a stunning 201-run partnership in second innings
Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul helped India claim a commanding position in the match with their 201-run opening partnership in the second innings. The two became the first Indian openers to stitch together a double-century partnership in Test cricket on Australian soil.
India had earlier claimed a crucial 46-run first-innings lead after bundling out the hosts for just 104. At the time of writing, India's lead currently stands at 445. They are 399/5 after 124 overs.
Virat Kohli and Washington Sundar are currently batting on 63* and 22*, respectively. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon have claimed one wicket each.