IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: Jaiswal scores century against England, records career-best total

The left-hand batter reached the landmark in 151 deliveries with a step-out maximum off Tom Hartley.

Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the first day. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored his career’s second hundred during the first day of India’s second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Friday.

The left-hand batter reached the landmark in 151 deliveries with a step-out maximum off Tom Hartley. Jaiswal ended the first day unbeaten on 179 runs, aided by 17 fours and five sixes. This was also his highest score in Tests.

The 22-year-old’s first hundred came in his debut Test match against West Indies in 2023 when managed 171 - which was also his previous best.

Jaiswal is only 21 runs short of becoming the third youngest Indian - after Sachin Tendulkar and Vinod Kambli - to record a double century.