The fourth match of the five -match Test series between India and England is being played from Wednesday, 23 July. This match is happening in Old Trafford, Manchester. In this match, Indian batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has created history. Jaiswal hit a brilliant half -century. With this, Jaiswal became the first Indian opener in 51 years, who has hit a half -century on the Manchester ground. The last time before Jaiswal, 50 or more runs were scored by Sunil Gavaskar in 1974 on the Manchester ground.

Jaiswal created history, ends 51 years of drought

Jaiswal could not do anything special in Lord’s Test. After this, the fans expected Javasal to perform well in this match. Jaiswal did not disappoint the fans. Jaiswal hit the 12th half -century of his Test career. Jaiswal scored an innings of 58 runs. In this innings, Jaiswal hit 10 fours and a six. Jaiswal finished the drought of 51 years with this innings. Jaiswal became the first Indian opener to score a half -century on the Manchester ground in 51 years. Earlier, this feat was done by Gavaskar in the year 1974 as an opener.

1000 runs against England complete

Jaiswal has done another feat due to the innings of 58 runs. Jaiswal has completed 1000 runs in a Test match against England. Jaiswal has scored 1003 runs in 9 Tests at an average of around 67. Jaiswal has scored 5 half -centuries and three centuries against England. Jaiswal has become only the 20th Indian batsman to do this feat. At the same time, Jaiswal, who did so, has become only the fourth Indian opener. Jaiswal has done this feat in just 16 innings. Beyond Jaiswal, only Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid are. Both had completed 1000 runs against England in just 15 innings.

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