Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a major feat during the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Yashasvi Jaiswal became the fastest Indian to score 2000 runs in Test cricket. He achieved this feat in just 21 matches, surpassing the great Sunil Gavaskar.
Former Indian captain Sunil Gavaskar achieved this feat in 23 Tests. Jaiswal has consistently impressed with his performance since making his Test debut. Also, he has established himself as a key player in India's batting lineup.
Scored 87 runs in the first innings
His form continued from the opening Test of the series. He performed brilliantly by scoring a century in the first innings. He scored 87 runs in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test. He needed only 10 runs to break Gavaskar's record, and the youngster broke it on the third day of the second Test.
Equalled Sehwag-Dravid
Meanwhile, Jaiswal has equalled Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag in the list of fastest 2000 Test runs based on innings. Both the former cricketers took 40 innings to reach this milestone, and Jaiswal also achieved this feat in 40 innings.
England's first innings was restricted to 407 runs
On the second day, India had taken three wickets of England. At the start of the third day's play, two wickets were taken and the score became 84 for five wickets. After this, Harry Brook (158) and Jamie Smith (184*) brought back the host team. England's first innings were restricted to 407 runs, and India got a lead of 180 runs.
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