Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who lit up the first innings with a sublime century, couldn’t replicate his magic in the second innings, falling cheaply for just 8 runs off 7 balls during India’s modest chase of 121. His early dismissal left fans both surprised and amused, sparking a wave of hilarious reactions online.

Many netizens jokingly connected Jaiswal’s dismissal to his lighthearted exchange with West Indian legend Brian Lara earlier in the Test match. After Day 2, Lara had playfully told Jaiswal, “Don’t beat our bowlers that bad, Jaiswal,” during a post-day chat at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Fans were quick to quip that the youngster might have taken Lara’s “advice” a bit too seriously. Read Also Video: Yashasvi Jaiswal Shares Light-Hearted Moment With Shubman Gill After His Di

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