Lately, no emerging Test cricketer has generated as much buzz as Yashasvi Jaiswal. And if there ever was a team to feel his wrath with the red ball, it has been England. In just two short years spanning 2024 and 2025, Jaiswal has made the Three Lions his run-scoring playground, stuffing scores of phenomenal figures. From having the audacity with the bat to earnestly building an innings, the left-hander has shown he is not just a promise – he is a phenomenon. Let’s explore how this young gun has made England his swanky whites playground.
Jaiswal’s Numbers: A Scary Consistency for England
The numbers speak for Jaiswal’s dominance against England: 1,123 runs in 10 Tests at a phenomenal average of 62.38. That is not just a good average; that is an elite average. Highest score? An intimidating 214 not out, so we already know he has the constitution to hold down a long innings. He has notched up 4 hundreds and 5 fifties from only 19 innings, which is 50% fifties from the tests he has played. Those are the figures not of a young cricketer who is still slightly getting his bearings; those are the figures of someone who has dominated when allowed to play his best.
And speaking of strike rate, when it comes to Tests, players usually strike between 50-60. Jaiswal? He’s charging at 75.41, meaning he’s not just scoring a lot of runs, he’s getting them quickly and consistently putting pressure on the bowlers. He’s also struck 131 boundaries and 30 sixes, so it is clear that Jaiswal does not just bat, he blazes.
Aggression Backed by Discipline
Jaiswal’s attitude towards the game is more than just striking; it’s an attitude of aggression mixed with composure and calmness. Jaiswal doesn’t just mindlessly slog; he has patience, gets a good eye on deposition, finds a weakness, and attacks it. His 214 was not a product of good fortune! It was built ‘brick by brick’, wickets showing aggression and purpose without reverting to mindless batting.
Jaiswal has shown superb footwork against pace and spin bowlers, and his ability to accelerate once settled in has made it even harder for the English bowlers to pick him and go to work. His intensity towards spinners on turning wickets and being aggressive towards seamers at home on seamer-friendly wickets has been equally impressive alongside his adaptation and shot-making.
A Mentality Built for the Big Stage
Let’s be honest—many younger players succumb to the pressure of being in the spotlight or the stress of future expectations, but Jaiswal thrived under it. In the end, he showed serenity, the capacity to perform some trivial risks without any hesitation. He had the mindset of a batter who knows exactly what he is doing from a psychological standpoint. England has used many options in its plans—short balls, offside fields filled with fielders, and leg side fields to ensnare Jaiswal—but they, too, were unsuccessful; he was simply unmoved.
His low number of ducks (only 2 in 19 innings) also serves as another good indicator of how often he has been able to get starts. And when Jaiswal gets going, England will know they are in for an exhausting day.
He has the confidence and youth, and skill, which have not only made bowlers uneasy, but give the Indian team a solid opening rock. As he develops, one can only ask: Is this the beginning of one of the great Test rivalries between India and England?
Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.
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