ENG vs IND: Fans erupt as Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a breathtaking century vs England on Day 3 of Oval Test

A brilliant and counter-attacking century from India‘s young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has put India firmly in command on Day 3 of the fifth and final Test at The Oval. After a day of 15 wickets and high drama on Day 2, Jaiswal’s aggressive and composed hundred was the anchor India needed to not only wipe out England’s slender first-innings lead but to build a formidable advantage. Jaiswal’s knock, which was full of authority and impressive strokeplay, now places the series decider heavily in India’s favor, setting up a tantalizing finish.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s commanding century puts India on top in the Oval Test

Jaiswal’s sensational century was the backbone of India’s dominant performance on Day 3, a knock that showcased both his immense talent and his fighting spirit. Resuming on Day 3 at 51 not out, Jaiswal made England pay for their missed opportunities. He brought up his century from just 127 balls, a brilliant display of aggressive yet controlled batting on a pitch that had previously seen 15 wickets fall in a single day.

This was Jaiswal’s sixth Test century and his second of the series, confirming his place as one of the most exciting young batter in world cricket. His innings, however, was not without its moments of luck. Jaiswal was dropped at the early stage of his innings twice, first by Harry Brook in the slips and then Liam Dawson in the deep square leg. He completed his ton on the second ball of the 51st bowled by Atkinson by taking a single towards the point region. Jaiswal’s hundred also saw him surpass the legendary Sachin Tendulkar to become the Indian batter with the most 50+ scores against England at the age of 23, a testament to his remarkable impact in a short Test career.

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India’s dominance and England’s troubles on Day 3 of ENG vs IND fifth Test

After a dramatic Day 2 that saw India bowl England out for 247, the visitors have continued to press their advantage with a commanding batting display in their second innings. While Jaiswal was the star, he was ably supported by nightwatchman Akash Deep, who played a surprisingly effective innings of 66 runs off 94 balls, frustrating the English bowlers and stitching together a vital 107-run partnership with Jaiswal. This partnership not only extended India’s lead but also capitalized on England’s bowling shortage after Chris Woakes was ruled out of the match with a shoulder injury. India’s strong performance was a stark contrast to England’s first innings, where a promising 92-run opening partnership was undone by a collapse triggered by the brilliant bowling of Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who both finished with four wickets. With a commanding lead now well over 200 runs and Jaiswal at the crease, India are in a prime position to dictate the remainder of the Test and, with it, the outcome of the series.

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