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Yashasvi Jaiswal Falls for Duck in Sri Lanka Warm-Up Fixture

Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a two-ball duck on the second day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground in Colombo.

What Happened

After the home side ended their first innings at 363 for eight, Yashasvi Jaiswal opened the batting alongside KL Rahul. Jaiswal’s stay at the crease lasted only two deliveries. Sri Lankan left-arm fast bowler Vishwa Fernando induced an edge from Jaiswal’s bat, which was caught by the fielder positioned at gully.

Key Highlights

  • Early Dismissal: Jaiswal departed without scoring after facing just two balls on Day 2 of the three-day fixture.
  • Bowler and Mode of Dismissal: Left-arm pacer Vishwa Fernando took the wicket, with Jaiswal caught at gully.
  • Left-Arm Pace Record: Across his Test career, Jaiswal has fallen to left-arm fast bowlers nine times. Three of those dismissals came in his final four World Test Championship innings against South Africa at home.
  • Recurring Matchups: Marco Jansen, Mitchell Starc, and Nandre Burger have each dismissed Jaiswal three times in Test cricket.
  • Cut Shot Numbers: Since making his Test debut, Jaiswal has been dismissed seven times while playing the cut shot, although the stroke has yielded nearly 400 runs for him in the format.
  • Recent Outing: Prior to this tour, Jaiswal scored 24 runs in a one-off Test against Afghanistan that was held outside the World Test Championship cycle.

Why This Matters

The three-day fixture at the Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground serves as India’s primary warm-up encounter prior to their upcoming two-match Test series in Sri Lanka. The early dismissal against left-arm pace reflects an ongoing trend where opposing teams have targeted Jaiswal using left-arm seamers and square-of-the-wicket catching positions.

What to Watch Next

India may have an opportunity to bat a second time depending on the progression of the warm-up fixture, which would give Jaiswal another chance to spend time at the crease. The two-match Test series against Sri Lanka is scheduled to begin on August 15 at Galle, followed by the second Test in Colombo starting on August 23.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal in the warm-up match?

Left-arm fast bowler Vishwa Fernando dismissed Jaiswal, who was caught at gully on the second ball he faced.

What is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record against left-arm pacers in Tests?

Jaiswal has been dismissed nine times by left-arm fast bowlers in Test cricket. Bowlers Marco Jansen, Mitchell Starc, and Nandre Burger have claimed his wicket three times each.

When does the Test series between India and Sri Lanka begin?

The first Test of the two-match series is scheduled to start on August 15 in Galle, with the second Test set to begin in Colombo on August 23.

Source: CricTracker