IND vs ENG 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal mauls James Anderson in hat-trick of sixes in Rajkot

Yashasvi Jaiswal has been in prolific form in Test cricket ever since he made his debut in the Caribbean last year. On Sunday, February 18, the talented youngster hit the legendary James Anderson for three consecutive sixes in the 85th over of India's second innings of the third Test against England in Rajkot.

Yashasvi registered his third Test century on Day 3 before retiring hurt due to a back spasm. He was batting on 104 in India's second innings before deciding to walk off the field to address his back issues. Many were concerned about his condition but he walked out to bat at the fall of Shubman Gill's wicket in the first session on Day 4 and showed no signs of discomfort.

Jaiswal took the attack to the English bowlers but the highlight of his knock came in the second session as he took Anderson down with a hat-trick of sixes. The southpaw bent down to sweep a low full toss for a six over deep square leg to start the onslaught. The second six came when Jaiswal jumped out of his crease to a delivery that was full and wide and carved it over deep extra cover. Anderson looked rattled and he dished out an innocuous length delivery that was hit over his head for the third six in the over.

Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his second Test double-century

The Mumbai batter scored his first double-century for India during the second Test in Visakhapatnam. He has followed it up with another double ton in Rajkot. Off the first ball of the 97th over, Yashasvi took a single off the bowling of Joe Root and brought up the 200-run milestone off just 231 balls.

Meanwhile, debutant Sarfaraz Khan, who scored 62 in the first innings, followed it up with another half-century in the second essay. India have stretched their lead beyond 500 and are in prime position to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series unless the visitors pull off something special with the bat.