Yashasvi Jaiswal and Washington Sundar Shine as India Sets Record Target
In an intense final Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal's 118 bolstered India's lead, setting England a daunting 374-run target. Washington Sundar's explosive fifty added to India's score, supported by contributions from Akash Deep and Ravindra Jadeja. At stumps, England began their chase at 50 for one, requiring a historic effort to succeed.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal further cemented his reputation as a versatile opener by scoring a gritty century on challenging terrain, with Washington Sundar's dynamic fifty helping India set an imposing 374-run target against England in the final Test's third day.
Jaiswal compiled 118 from 164 balls, with substantial support from nightwatchman Akash Deep and reliable all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. At stumps, England was poised at 50 for one, with Mohammed Siraj dismissing Zak Crawley with a precise yorker.
The pitch, offering support to fast bowlers, posed challenges, but India's aggressive approach paid off. Despite fielding lapses, Jaiswal maximized his opportunities to carve his second series century, hinting at a thrilling conclusion to the series.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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