Kevin Pietersen's Prediction On Joe Root Comes True With Wicket Of Jaiswal In First Over

Root gets Jaiswal in the first over Day 2 (AP)

On the morning of the second day during the first Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Kevin Pietersen's astute prediction on ‘X’ unfolded as England's Joe Root, made a game-changing impact on Day 2. Pietersen, the former England cricketer, urged Root to take the ball in the morning session, anticipating the spin-friendly nature of Indian pitches.

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The hosts, led by Rohit Sharma, had dominated Day 1, bundling out the visitors for 246 runs while finishing at 119/1. Pietersen's foresight came true when Root, handed the ball in the first over of the second day, dismissed the formidable Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had set the stage ablaze on Day 1 with an explosive 80 off 74 balls.

Jaiswal, overnight at 76*, fell victim to Root's cunning delivery, attempting to replicate his earlier boundary but instead handing a straightforward catch to the former England captain. Pietersen's pre-match tweet had hinted at this exact scenario.

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As the match progressed, India faced an early setback on the second day, with Jaiswal's departure. However, they managed to recover, posting 421/7 by the end of Day 2, holding a lead of 175 runs. Ravindra Jadeja showcased resilience at 81*, partnered by Axar Patel at 35*.

Looking ahead to Day 3, the spotlight remains on Joe Root's bowling performance. Given the success of his early breakthrough, there is anticipation among cricket fans to witness if Root can repeat his spin magic in the morning spell once again.

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