In a dramatic development during the fourth test match against Australia At the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Yashavi JaiswalPromising roles were cut for Virat Kohli. With Jaiswal hitting 82 runs and the duo forming a powerful 102-run partnership, the incident not only ended his innings but also led to a collapse that left India reeling at the end of the second day.
Confusing Yashavi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli
Jaiswal, on the eve of his 23rd birthday, was in sublime form, displaying a combination of aggression and finesse that left fans and teammates alike optimistic about a potential century. His innings included 11 boundaries and six boundaries, showing his ability to control pace and spin. Along with Kohli, the duo lifted India from a perilous position of 51 for 2 to a more stable 153 for 2, seemingly steering the team towards a respectable total in response to Australia's first innings score of 474.
However, disaster struck on the last ball of the 41st minute Scott Boland. Jaiswal flicked the ball towards mid-on and instinctively called for a run. But Kohli hesitated and turned back, creating confusion as both players found themselves at the same end of the field. The Australian players took advantage, completing an easy run that left Jaiswal visibly frustrated as he returned to the pavilion.
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A massive mix-up between Virat Kohli and Yashasvi Jaiswal saw Jaiswal run out for 82! #AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/a9G4uZwYIk
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2024
Collapse in momentum
The final round proved to be a pivotal moment in the match. After just seven balls, Kohli himself fell victim to Boland's bowling, edging a delivery to the wicket-keeper. Alex Carey After scoring only 36 points. This sequence of events was a major momentum shift. India went from being poised for a strong finish to losing three wickets for just 11 runs before stumps.
As a night watchman Akash Deb He came to bat, also surrendered quickly to Boland's bowling, and departed India Struggling at 164 for 5 at the end of day two. Now the team's hopes hang in the balance Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant They faced an uphill battle on day three, still trailing by 310 runs.
With Jadeja and Pant at the forefront, fans will be hoping for resilience and determination from the duo as they aim to restore some pride after a tumultuous day at the MCG. The ramifications of this match situation will be closely watched, particularly in how it affects team dynamics going forward in this crucial Test series against Australia.