In the opening Test match of the two-game series between India and Sri Lanka, the Indian team won the toss and opted to bat first under favorable weather conditions. Opening batters KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal launched the innings with high discipline and patience, carefully negotiating the new ball to build a stable foundation. Just as the duo seemed settled and prepared to accelerate the scoring rate, a mid-pitch misunderstanding resulted in Jaiswal being run out for 32 runs, abruptly cutting short an encouraging start for the visitors.
Captain Gill Wins Toss and Prefers Batting First
Earlier in the day, Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and made a prompt decision to bat first, assessing the pitch to be highly conducive for run scoring. The decision appeared well justified as the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal displayed steady technique against the opposition bowling attack. Playing with measured caution, the openers absorbed the early movement and set a solid pace. However, just when Jaiswal was establishing a firm rhythm at the crease, a quick single attempt proved costly, causing him to fall short of his crease for 32 runs.
Third Run-Out Dismissal in Test Career
This unexpected dismissal marks the third instance in Yashasvi Jaiswal's Test career where he has lost his wicket to a run-out. The pattern began in 2024 during a Test match against Australia, where Jaiswal was run out after composing a fluent 82 runs. Later in 2025, during a contest against the West Indies, he suffered a similar fate after compiling a monumental score of 175 runs. His latest dismissal for 32 runs against Sri Lanka highlights a recurring stroke of misfortune, as he appeared poised to convert his solid start into a substantial total.
Unique Milestone of 30 Tests at 30 Different Venues
By taking the field in this match, Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved an extraordinary personal milestone in international cricket. Playing in his 30th Test match, Jaiswal has remarkably never played a Test match at the same venue twice throughout his career. His Test journey began at Roseau, followed by appearances at Port of Spain, Centurion, and Cape Town. Playing his inaugural Test match in Sri Lanka, Jaiswal continues a rare streak of featuring at a brand-new stadium in every single Test match he has contested so far.
Joining Legendary Indian Cricketers in Elite Club
Jaiswal is not the first Indian cricketer to experience such a diverse sequence of venues early in his Test career. Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar played his first 33 Test matches across 33 distinct venues, setting a notable benchmark. Similarly, legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar played his first 32 Test matches at 32 different grounds before repeating a venue. By completing 30 Test matches across 30 distinct stadiums, Jaiswal now firmly embeds his name alongside these iconic figures in Indian cricket history.
