Yashasvi Jaiswal’s struggles against South Africa ensues, perishes for 12 runs in IND vs SA 1st Test

Yashasvi Jaiswal has managed to score just 62 runs against South Africa in Tests in 5 innings and averages 12.40.

India cricket team batter Yashasvi Jaiswal perished for yet another low score against South Africa, this time in the IND vs SA 1st Test at the Eden Gardens. The Indian opener lasted for just 27 deliveries before he became the first batter to be sent back to the pavilion on Friday. Prior to his innings, Jaiswal has played 4 times against SA and has been dismissed cheaply on each occasion.

Jaiswal’s struggles against SA exposed once again

Jaiswal dragged a delivery off Marco Jansen in the 6th over to his off-stump, which brought the curtains down on his innings. Despite a slow start, the southpaw managed to score three boundaries to get his scoreboard ticking before he was sent packing. Before the IND vs SA 1st Test, Jaiswal registered scores of 17, 5, 0 and 28 against the Proteas, with the first two knocks in Centurion in 2023 and two in Cape Town.

Overall, the southpaw has managed to score just 62 runs against South Africa in Tests in 5 innings and averages 12.40. His highest score is a 28-run knock that came on January 3, 2024 at Cape Town. While he did fare well in the series against England and West Indies, Jaiswal is yet to figure out his game against South Africa.

India managed to bowl out SA for 159 runs after being asked to bowl first in the IND vs SA 1st Test in Kokata. Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for India, claiming his 16th five-wicket haul in Test cricket. Meanwhile, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj finished with two wickets each to their name as the Proteas were sent packing shortly after Tea on Day 1.