It’s not always about flair. Yashasvi Jaiswal showed that fight is equally important. Known for his cuts, pulls, and hits down the ground, the left-handed opener showed grit and determination to bring up his maiden ODI fifty for India.
Pressure in Gill’s absence
Jaiswal has been out of form on this South Africa tour of India, at least by his standards. He scored just 83 runs in the Test series and managed just 40 runs (18 and 22) in the first two ODIs.
Shubman Gill’s absence granted Jaiswal an opportunity he hasn’t gotten before. He had three matches to stamp his authority as India’s backup opener. Ruturaj Gaikwad had already scored a hundred in Raipur, batting out of position at number four.
It was almost like time was running out for Jaiswal. In the India vs South Africa 3rd ODI, he looked scratchy like before. Marco Jansen was consistently causing him trouble. So many deliveries whizzed past his bat, but luckily Jaiswal didn’t find an edge.
Jaiswal struggles towards maiden ODI fifty
Known for his natural ability to hit boundaries, Jaiswal struck just four (3 fours and 1 six) as he reached his fifty from 75 balls. For the majority of his innings, Jaiswal’s strike rate was lower than 60. Runs were flowing off Rohit Sharma’s bat, and that’s why he didn’t feel any pressure.
Setting the tone from the very beginning! #YashasviJaiswal goes downtown for #TeamIndia’s first maximum of the evening. #INDvSA 3rd ODI, LIVE NOW t.co/Es5XpUmR5v pic.twitter.com/0bbyhuf9gh
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 6, 2025With the field spread out after the powerplay, Jaiswal ran his way towards his fifty via singles. 32 of his 50 runs had come through changing ends, and he played 39 dots in the process. By no means was it a regular half-century on a pitch that was favouring batters.
But with each passing ball, Jaiswal was growing in confidence. Since his India debut, he has played List A matches for Mumbai. It was only natural that he needed a little time in the middle to get back into the rhythm of 50-over cricket. Luckily, he had time. After his fifty, he let loose and struck 5 boundaries in his next 8 balls.
Out-of-form Yashasvi Jaiswal fights his way to maiden ODI fifty Inside Sport India.
Hence then, the article about out of form yashasvi jaiswal fights his way to maiden odi fifty was published today ( ) and is available on Inside sport ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.
Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Out-of-form Yashasvi Jaiswal fights his way to maiden ODI fifty )
Also on site :
- ‘Yashasvi Jaiswal will need to wait longer for RR captaincy, Dhurv Jurel closest match to Sanju Samson’
- Speed, style, and Monaco magic: Alonso’s perfect Sunday ride
- AS Roma vs. Genoa CFC Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – December 29