England's resounding triumph in Hyderabad continued to cast its shadow on the Visakhapatnam Test, where India struggled on a supposedly batting-friendly pitch. Without the standout century from the young opener Jaiswal, the situation for India could have worsened. The impact of England's success in Hyderabad seemed to linger, influencing India's performance in the second Test.
Despite hopes for a strong comeback after the first test setback, the Indian team, led by captain Rohit Sharma's decision to bat after winning the toss, faced challenges. The Visakhapatnam Cricket Ground, known for its favorable batting conditions, raised expectations of an aggressive batting display from India in the first session.
In his debut Test for England, spinner Shoaib Bashir swiftly etched his name into cricket history by dismissing the Indian captain, Rohit Sharma. On the first day of the second test, on the supposedly batting-friendly pitch, Shubman Gill managed 34 runs, Shreyas Iyer contributed 27 runs, Rajat Patidar scored 32 runs, and Axar Patel only managed 27 runs, highlighting the batting struggles for India.
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However, the 22-year-old left-handed opener, Jaiswal, emerged as the saving grace, scoring a memorable 179 runs, featuring 17 fours and 5 sixes. India finished the day at 336/6, and excluding Jaiswal's contribution, the total score from other batsmen amounted to 157 runs.
Looking ahead to the second day, it becomes crucial for the Indian team to reach a total of 400 or more to avoid complications in the second Test. The cautious and slow batting approach observed from the rest of the team, except Jaiswal, indicates that the defeat in Hyderabad continues to affect the nerves of the Indian side. The narrative of the series is evolving, with England's initial success leaving a lasting impact on the psyche of the Indian team.
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