Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams 48-ball Century In India’s Opening Match At Hangzhou Asian Games

In India’s opening match, the Hangzhou Asian Games witnessed a remarkable century by the young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the quarter-final clash against Nepal. This breathtaking performance took place at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou.

The exhilarating innings by Jaiswal consisted of seven towering sixes and eight elegant fours, leaving spectators and cricket enthusiasts in complete awe. Unfortunately, his scintillating knock came to an end when he was caught at short third man shortly after reaching the century milestone.

Notably, this century marked a significant achievement for the young Jaiswal, being his first in Twenty20 Internationals.

Jaiswal was not the sole hero of the day, as he formed a formidable partnership with team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Together, they established a strong foundation with a 103-run partnership for the opening wicket, with Gaikwad contributing a solid 25 off 23 balls.

After Jaiswal’s departure, the responsibility shifted to Rinku Singh, who showcased his prowess with an unbeaten 37 off just 15 balls. Additionally, Shivam Dube made his presence felt by contributing an impressive 25 not out from his 19-ball innings. The two players combined forces to create a whirlwind 52-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a mere 3.4 overs.

Opting to bat first, India set a monumental target of 202 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, presenting Nepal with a formidable challenge. This commanding performance by the Indian team unquestionably set the tone for their campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, leaving cricket fans eagerly anticipating more electrifying displays on the field.