Yashasvi Jaiswal was once seen as the unlucky player who never got a proper chance in the ODI team. Fans believed he deserved more time in the middle. Now that he finally has it, his form is slipping, and the second ODI against South Africa exposed a few concerns.
Dot ball pressure builds
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Jaiswal fell to a pull shot off Marco Jansen after getting set. Out of 38 balls, 29 were dots, giving him a dot ball percentage of 76.3 percent. Since the 2023 World Cup, this is the second highest among openers from full member Test nations who have faced at least 35 balls.
Left arm pace becomes a pattern
A clear trend is emerging. In his last six ODI innings, Jaiswal has been bowled by left arm pacers five times, and Jansen alone has dismissed him four times. His struggles against this angle now stand out more than ever.
Technical errors hold him back
His pull shot positioning needs serious work. He is not getting behind the line of the ball and ends up playing it late. This turns a basic technical issue into a costly flaw that keeps bringing his innings to an early end.
Questions that need answers
These repeated mistakes raise simple questions. Why is the dot ball rate so high? Why is there no progress against left arm pace? And why does the pull shot keep causing his dismissal? These problems should have been fixed earlier.
Talent is not the issue
Jaiswal has talent, but the gap between potential and performance is wide right now. If India wants a steady opener, and if Jaiswal wants to keep his place, addressing these flaws quickly is the only path ahead.
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