NEW DELHI: Young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal set the stage ablaze with a stunning 48-ball century during India’s opening match, quarter-final against Nepal, at the Hangzhou Asian Games. The breathtaking performance unfolded at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou.
Jaiswal’s exhilarating innings featured seven towering sixes and eight elegant fours, leaving spectators and cricket enthusiasts in awe. However, his scintillating knock came to an end when he was caught at short third man shortly after reaching the milestone.
Scorecard: India vs Nepal
It was young Jaiswal’s maiden hundred in Twenty20 Internationals.
The India opener was not alone in his heroics as he formed a formidable partnership with team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Together, they amassed a formidable 103-run stand for the opening wicket, with Gaikwad contributing a solid 25 off 23 balls.
Following Jaiswal’s departure, the torch was passed to Rinku Singh, who showcased his prowess with an unbeaten 37 off just 15 balls. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube, not to be outdone, chipped in with an impressive 25 not out from his 19-ball innings. The two of them combined forces for a whirlwind 52-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a mere 3.4 overs.
India, opting to bat first, set a monumental target of 202 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, leaving Nepal with a daunting task ahead. This commanding performance by the Indian team undoubtedly set the tone for their campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, leaving cricket fans eagerly anticipating more electrifying displays on the field.
Jaiswal’s exhilarating innings featured seven towering sixes and eight elegant fours, leaving spectators and cricket enthusiasts in awe. However, his scintillating knock came to an end when he was caught at short third man shortly after reaching the milestone.
Scorecard: India vs Nepal
It was young Jaiswal’s maiden hundred in Twenty20 Internationals.
The India opener was not alone in his heroics as he formed a formidable partnership with team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Together, they amassed a formidable 103-run stand for the opening wicket, with Gaikwad contributing a solid 25 off 23 balls.
Following Jaiswal’s departure, the torch was passed to Rinku Singh, who showcased his prowess with an unbeaten 37 off just 15 balls. Meanwhile, Shivam Dube, not to be outdone, chipped in with an impressive 25 not out from his 19-ball innings. The two of them combined forces for a whirlwind 52-run partnership for the fifth wicket in a mere 3.4 overs.
India, opting to bat first, set a monumental target of 202 for 4 in their allotted 20 overs, leaving Nepal with a daunting task ahead. This commanding performance by the Indian team undoubtedly set the tone for their campaign at the Hangzhou Asian Games, leaving cricket fans eagerly anticipating more electrifying displays on the field.