Yashasvi Jaiswal’s outstanding innings ended heartbreakingly at 175 after a run out during the second Test against West Indies at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Fans were left disappointed as he missed a well-deserved double century due to a poor call between the wickets.
A Missed Double Century
After his strong start on Day 1, many expected Jaiswal to reach 200. However, in India’s 92nd over, he pushed a delivery from Jaden Seales towards mid-off and went for a quick single. Shubman Gill, at the non-striker’s end, stayed in his crease. By the time Jaiswal turned back, the throw had already hit the stumps.
A Recurring Issue in Jaiswal’s Game
This isn’t the first time Jaiswal has been run out after hitting the ball straight to a fielder. His eagerness to rotate the strike often leads to risky runs within the 30-yard circle. A similar mistake in the BGT 2024–25 series, when Virat Kohli was at the other end, cost him another big score.
Learning to Balance Aggression and Caution
Jaiswal’s natural intent to keep the scoreboard moving suits T20 cricket, but in Tests, patience between the wickets is crucial. While his attacking style gives India quick runs, avoiding these avoidable dismissals can help him turn good scores into monumental ones.
A Memorable Innings Despite the Dismissal
Despite the unfortunate run out, Jaiswal’s 175 was filled with confident strokes and strong shot selection. His dominance over the bowlers put India in a commanding position and kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.
Among the Elite Run-Out Club
With this innings, Jaiswal joins the list of Indian batsmen who were dismissed in the 150+ range due to run outs after Sanjay Manjrekar (218), Rahul Dravid (217, 180, 144), and Vijay Hazare (155). His 175 will still be remembered as proof of his growing maturity and ability to play long innings in Test cricket.
Future Ahead for Jaiswal
Jaiswal’s overall performance was impressive. If he learns to time his runs better and control his impulse for risky singles, he can convert these high scores into record-breaking knocks in the future.
