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Jaiswal becomes the first Indian batsman to hit 30 sixes in a single calendar year.
As India begin their chase of 359 in the second Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal sets the tone by smashing a huge six off Tim Southee in the second ball of the innings.
India and Yashasvi Jaiswal showed their attacking approach from the second ball of the innings. Southee bowled a simple long ball over the stumps, and Jaiswal stepped up and smashed it over deep square leg for a big six.
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Those six made Jaiswal the first Indian batsman to hit 30 sixes in a single calendar year. He didn’t stop there, scoring a four off the next ball, sending a clear message to the New Zealand bowlers.
India is 81-1 at the end of the first session
New Zealand started the third day at 198/5, with a lead of 303. India then bowled very well in the morning session, where they quickly dismissed the remaining five New Zealand batsmen. The visitors were bowled out for 255, and India need 359 to chase.
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India showed their attacking intent right from the start of the innings. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed Tim Southee for six and four on the second and third balls of the first over, making his approach clear. While captain Rohit Sharma was dismissed for just 8 runs, Jaiswal and Shubman Gill steadied the innings.
Both batsmen continued to play positively and by the end of the first session, India had raced to 81/1 in just 12 overs. Jaiswal is unbeaten at 45*, while Gill is at 20*. India still needs 278 more runs to win the match, keep the series alive and stay in contention for the World Test Championship final.
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