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The opening day of the second Test between England and India was marked by high drama, not just with the bat and ball, but also with a fiery verbal exchange between England captain Ben Stokes and India’s rising star Yashasvi Jaiswal. In a contest that epitomized the new, fearless generation of Indian cricket, Jaiswal’s aggressive batting and quick wit set the tone—until Stokes had the final say with a crucial breakthrough.
Verbal banter between Ben Stokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal
The tension sparked early in India’s innings after Stokes, having won the toss, put India in to bat under overcast skies. India lost KL Rahul cheaply, but Jaiswal, fresh off a century in the first Test, was in no mood to retreat. He weathered disciplined spells from Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse before launching a counterattack against England’s first-change bowlers, including Stokes himself.
The duel reached its peak during Stokes’ spell around the wicket. After Jaiswal nudged a ball into the leg side for a sharp single, Stokes muttered a few choice words, perhaps hoping to unsettle the young left-hander. Jaiswal, brimming with confidence, shot back: “You don’t want to hear from me, come on!” The exchange continued between overs, with neither player backing down, and quickly became a talking point among fans and experts.
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Jaiswal’s bat does the talking
Unfazed by the sledging, Jaiswal punished the English attack, racing to a fluent half-century with a flurry of boundaries. He showcased his trademark aggression, taking on Josh Tongue for three boundaries in a single over before unfurling a sublime on-drive off Stokes. By lunch, Jaiswal had already notched up a 68 not out off 75 balls, peppering the boundary rope 12 times and putting India in a strong position.
His partnership with Karun Nair steadied India after the early loss of Rahul, with the duo adding 80 runs for the second wicket. Nair’s dismissal just before lunch brought captain Shubman Gill to the crease, but Jaiswal remained the dominant force, inching closer to a second consecutive Test century.
Stokes strikes back with Jaiswal’s dismissal
The much-anticipated Stokes vs. Jaiswal battle reached its climax shortly after lunch. With Jaiswal on 87, looking set for another milestone, Stokes produced a delivery outside off-stump that tempted the left-hander into a loose drive. Jaiswal edged the ball, and wicketkeeper Jamie Smith completed the catch. Stokes erupted in an explosive celebration, clearly relishing the wicket after their earlier confrontation.
Jaiswal’s innings ended at 87 off 107 balls, studded with 13 boundaries—a knock that underscored his growing stature but left him just short of another century. Stokes’ jubilation was unmistakable, as he had managed to silence the Indian opener after their heated exchanges, giving England a crucial breakthrough at 161/3.
Jaiswal swings at one outside off and nicks it to Jamie Smith!
Ben Stokes loved that one ❤️
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket)
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