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Yashasvi Jaiswal's Ton Puts India in Driving Seat for Series-Leveling Win
3 Aug
Summary
- Yashasvi Jaiswal slams magnificent 118 in 2nd innings
- Navjot Singh Sidhu compares Jaiswal to greats like Sehwag and Hayden
- India set England a target of 374 runs to win the 5th Test
On August 3rd, 2025, young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered a masterclass performance on Day 3 of the ongoing 5th Test against England at The Oval. Jaiswal slammed a magnificent 118 runs off 164 balls, helping India post a huge total in their second innings.
This was Jaiswal's second century of the series and his sixth overall in Test cricket. Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu was full of praise for the left-hander, comparing him to greats like Virender Sehwag and Matthew Hayden who redefined the role of a Test opener. Sidhu believes Jaiswal has "risen above greatness" and is confident he will sustain this level of performance in the future.
With Jaiswal's heroics, India set England a daunting target of 374 runs to win the 5th Test. The hosts ended Day 3 at 50/1, still needing 324 more runs. Sidhu reckons India have a "realistic chance" of winning the match, especially with their two spinners expected to play a key role. He believes a victory at The Oval would be a "shot in the arm" for the Indian team, which is currently in a transitional phase.
