IND VS NEP, Asian Games: Yashaswi Jaiswal becomes the youngest to score T20 century
In the men’s quarterfinal match of the Asian Games 2023 versus Nepal, young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal ignited the cricket world with his first T20I century.
Jaiswal started his assault in the opening over and needed just 22 balls to achieve the milestone of 50 runs. His display was an expert demonstration of restrained aggression and deft shot-play that left the Nepalese bowlers perplexed. The southpaw resumed his batting torrent, surpassing the coveted 100-run threshold, unfazed by the significance of the quarterfinal match.
Asian Games 2023: Yashaswi Jaiswal single-handedly takes Indian score past 150
He displayed extraordinary hitting on both sides of the wicket, which undermined the confidence of the Nepalese bowlers. Jaiswal didn’t appear to be hindered by the strain of the enormous platform as he sent the ball to every region of the field with extraordinary confidence and ease.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of India, complemented Jaiswal’s brilliant batting abilities. The pair carved out a 100-plus opening stand post, and after winning the toss, the Indian team decided to go offensive. Gaikwad, who is renowned for his calm demeanor and deft stroke-play, along with Jaiswal’s bold blasts, helped India build a strong foundation for a massive score.
We never thought that we would play cricket in China: Head Coach Laxman
The Indian men’s cricket kickstarts their Asian Games campaign with this tie on Tuesday. With the women’s team having already secured, the men’s team led by Gaikwad and coached by VVS Laxman will be looking for nothing less. Laxman said that the conditions would be new to the players as it is in China but participating in the Asian Games itself is a matter of great pride for the players. They face a Nepal side who had smashed a number of world records when they scored 314/3 in their match against Mongolia.
“It is very different we never thought that we would play cricket in China, I think it is a great opportunity for the entire team because participating in the Asian Games is itself a big opportunity and a matter of great pride for all these players,” Laxman told reporters on the eve of the match.
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