Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden ODI hundred assures Indian cricket is in safe hands

Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant performance led India to chase down 271 against South Africa, showcasing his ability to handle pressure and adapt to game rhythms.

The Vizag lights were glowing at their brightest when Yashasvi Jaiswal nudged a single and broke into celebration with raised hands for a heartbeat. In that brief pause, with the ACA-VDCA crowd on its feet and the dressing room balcony roaring, India’s chase of 271 against South Africa started looking like a bookmark innings in a young career.

Rohit Sharma had given India the early burst; Jaiswal gave them the backbone. On a surface where South Africa’s 270 always felt a touch light but never trivial, the left-handed batter’s temperament stood out more than his stroke play. Notably, with the century he became the sixth Indian bat