Yashasvi Jaiswal scores his maiden Test fifty against South Africa
What's the story
Dashing Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored his first-ever half-century against South Africa in Test cricket. The landmark innings came during the first innings of the second Test match at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Monday. This was overall Jaiswal's 13th Test half-century, and it came at a crucial time. Here we decode his performance and stats.
Knock
A fine hand from Jaiswal
Responding to SA's massive first innings score of 489/10, India were off to a fine start with Jaiswal adding 65 runs with fellow opener KL Rahul (22). The former was the aggressor in the partnership. Jaiswal continued the good work after Rahul's exit and brought up a fine fifty. However, he eventually fell to off-spinner Simon Harmer after scoring 58.
Past struggles
Jaiswal's performance against South Africa prior to this innings
Jaiswal made 58 off 97 balls, smashing seven fours and a six along the way. Before this innings, Jaiswal had a tough time against South Africa. He had only managed to score 62 runs in six Test innings at an average of 10.33. Notably, five of his six dismissals were by left-arm pacers - three by Nandre Burger and two by Marco Jansen. However, he now boasts 120 runs against them at an average of 17.14.
Stats
2,500 Test runs loading for Jaiswal
As mentioned, this was Jaiswal's 13th fifty in Test cricket. Playing his 28th Test, has raced to 2,498 runs at an average of 49.96. He also owns seven tons. 1,380 of his runs have come in home Test matches, with his average rising to a sensational 57.50. The southpaw recorded his eighth fifty at home. He also owns three tons.