London, August 2, 2025 – Yashasvi Jaiswal dazzled in the middle today, reaching a blistering hundred (100 off 127 balls) for India against England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. With India facing early trouble in their second innings, Jaiswal took the game to the hosts and turned the pressure right back.
From the start, Jaiswal looked in top form. He shrugged off a couple of dropped chances and attacked anything loose, bringing his fifty up with a bold six over the slips. Partnering first with Akash Deep and later handling wickets falling around him, Jaiswal didn’t go into a shell. His shot selection was sharp—cutting, pulling, and punching through the off-side every time the bowlers missed their mark.
By the time he moved from fifty to a hundred, he was running singles smartly and putting away boundaries when England’s pacers strayed. The delivery that took him to three figures was stroked calmly through the covers—Jaiswal only gave a quick fist pump, not one for over-the-top celebration. The knock helped India stretch their lead and recover from a shaky start, shifting momentum in this important series decider.
Jaiswal’s ton is his sixth in Test cricket, marking his best run of form since joining the squad. With England’s fielders left guessing and bowlers running out of ideas, his effort drew applause from fans and commentators. Many highlighted that it wasn’t just about surviving; it was about scoring runs at a quick rate and keeping England’s attack on the back foot.
As play went on, Jaiswal kept the scoreboard moving. The series remains in the balance, so India will look to him for more big performances as the Test draws toward a close. For now, Jaiswal’s knock stands as a bright spot and a big lift for his team in a crunch situation.
