Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Rohit Sharma's six-hitting world record

The IND vs ENG Test series is turning out to be a dream come true series for the young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal is currently racing towards his double hundred and has already smashed 10 sixes in his innings so far. Jaiswal has hit a total of 20 sixes in the Test series so far wherein he has broken Rohit Sharma’s record of smashing 19 sixes in the Test series against South Africa in 2019.

Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to bat after being retired hurt on Day 3 and smashed a record-breaking century. Jaiswal faced a back spasm due to which he had to get retired hurt and walk back to the dressing room. Jaiswal has already smashed a double hundred in the series which came in the second Test match played in Visakhapatnam.

Soon after Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to bat after the fall of Kuldeep Yadav‘s wicket on Day 4, he started to smash fours and sixes against the bowlers and played his version of ‘bazball’. The left-handed batter joined the likes of Ben Stokes, Rohit Sharma, and Shimron Hetmyer for hitting the most sixes in a Test series. The list is as follows:

Yashasvi Jaiswal joins the elite list in Rajkot

List of most sixes by a batter in a Test series:

1. 20* – Jaiswal v ENG, 2024
2. 19 – Rohit v SA, 2019
3. 15 – Shimron Hetmyer v BAN, 2018
4. 15 – Ben Stokes v AUS, 2023

While Yashasvi Jaiswal is still present at the crease and two more Test matches to play the tally can further increase and he can set up a new record for the upcoming batsmen.

Since his Test debut, Yashasvi Jaiswal has proved out be a blessing for the Indian cricket team. Jaiswal smashed a ton on his Test debut and announced his arrival to international cricket. Also, Jaiswal gives the left-hand advantage to the Indian team from the top and also plays attack cricket from the first ball. His intent also gives Rohit Sharma the freedom to play his shots and give India a decent start.

Yashasvi Jaiswal failed to leave an impact in his last Test series in South Africa, but now has made a tremendous comeback and is turning out to be a brilliant batsman for the Indian team.

The third IND vs ENG Test match has been full of twists and turns so far. India dominated the Day 1 of the match wherein the visitors showcased a brilliant comeback on Day 2. However, it didn’t take much time for India to make a comeback and now they are currently bossing the game. India led by over 400 runs at Lunch on Day 4 and now would be aiming to put up a huge target for England in the second innings.

The visitors have proved to be very competent against India in the ongoing Test series. The three lions will not rule themselves out from chasing down whatever target India gives them on Day 4 or 5. England play an attacking and aggressive intent cricket known as ‘bazball’, and India would be aiming bowl the three lions out and win the match to gain a lead in the series.