NEW DELHI: The opening day of the second India vs West Indies Test at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Friday was dominated by **Yashasvi Jaiswal**, whose dazzling 173 not out propelled India to a commanding 318/2 at stumps. Accompanying him, captain **Shubman Gill** remained unbeaten on 20, with their 67-run partnership for the third wicket putting India firmly in control of the match.
Beyond Jaiswal’s masterful batting, a truly memorable and humorous incident stole the show, capturing the imagination of cricket fans worldwide. Towards the close of play, Gill was involved in a nasty collision with West Indies wicketkeeper Tevin Imlach during a quick single in the 85th over. Both players appeared shaken, necessitating immediate medical attention.
In a moment that quickly went viral across social media, Jaiswal stepped in to humorously conduct a makeshift concussion check on Gill. The 23-year-old opener playfully asked the Indian captain how many fingers he was holding up, mimicking the standard concussion protocol. The lighthearted exchange brought smiles to both players’ faces and was lauded by fans, highlighting Jaiswal’s keen awareness and excellent camaraderie on the field.
Jaiswal’s innings itself was a milestone. His 173 runs, scored off 253 balls and featuring 22 fours, marked his second instance of scoring 150+ runs on the first day of a Test match in India. His previous such feat was a 179-run display against England in Vizag in 2024. Only legendary batter Virat Kohli shares a similar record across the same venues. Notably, five of Jaiswal’s seven Test centuries have surpassed the 150-run mark, placing him in an elite league alongside **Don Bradman**, who achieved eight 150+ scores before turning 24.
With India concluding Day 1 strongly at 318/2, all eyes are now on Jaiswal to see if he can convert his dominant performance into an even larger score, helping India secure a decisive 2-0 series sweep.