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Jaiswal Falls For Three-Ball Duck As Sri Lanka Strike Early
In a cricket test match between India and Sri Lanka, an Indian batter named Yashasvi Jaiswal came out to bat.
But he never got the chance to score, because he was out after facing just three balls.
Getting out without scoring any runs is called a 'duck' in cricket.
Sri Lankan bowler Asitha Fernando bowled a tricky ball that made Jaiswal want to hit it.
Jaiswal tried a cut shot but did not move his feet well, and the ball hit the edge of his bat.
The ball flew low toward the wicketkeeper, Niroshan Dickwella, who made a great diving catch.
This early wicket was a big boost for Sri Lanka in the second innings.
Now the rest of India's batters have to work hard to steady the innings and build a strong lead.
Jaiswal, who is known for aggressive batting, was disappointed with how he got out.
India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a three-ball duck in the second innings of the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando produced a back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump that tempted Jaiswal into a cut shot.
Jaiswal failed to move his feet and the ball caught the toe end of his bat, flying low to wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella.
Dickwella completed a sharp diving catch to his left, ending Jaiswal's innings after just three deliveries.
The early breakthrough gave Sri Lanka a major boost and put added responsibility on India's remaining batters to build a substantial lead.
- Who
- India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, dismissed by Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando, with wicketkeeper Niroshan Dickwella taking the catch.
- What
- Jaiswal was out for a three-ball duck after playing a loose cut shot outside off stump in the second innings.
- Where
- Sri Lanka, the host nation (specific venue not stated in the article).
- When
- During the second innings of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka (specific date not stated in the article).
- Why
- Jaiswal threw his hands at a back-of-a-length delivery without moving his feet, and the ball caught the toe end of his bat.
Key facts
- Event
- First Test, India vs Sri Lanka
- Innings
- India's second innings
- Dismissed Player
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India opener)
- Manner of Dismissal
- Duck, out after three balls
- Bowler
- Asitha Fernando (Sri Lanka)
- Fielder
- Niroshan Dickwella (diving catch)











