Mitchell Starc has proven to be a nightmare for young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal in the ongoing Test series. On Day 3 of the third Test at the Gabba, Starc dismissed Jaiswal in the very first over yet again, making it the third time he has done so in this series. India, chasing Australia’s massive total of 445, found themselves struggling at 6/2 within just 13 balls of their innings.
Jaiswal started confidently by hitting a beautiful boundary through the gap between slips and gully. However, Starc, known for his skill with the new ball, quickly adjusted. On the second ball, he delivered a straighter and fuller delivery that tricked Jaiswal into a mistimed shot. The ball went straight to Mitchell Marsh at forward square leg, ending Jaiswal’s innings early.
Starc vs Jaiswal: A Growing Rivalry
Mitchell Starc has been unstoppable with the new ball, especially against Jaiswal. The young batter, known for scoring big runs, has struggled to handle Starc’s experience and clever bowling. Twitter users quickly noticed this pattern, calling Jaiswal Starc’s “bunny” — a term for a player frequently dismissed by the same bowler.
This contest highlights the battle between a seasoned bowler and a rising star. Starc’s ability to adapt and dismiss Jaiswal early has given Australia a huge advantage in the series. For fans, this rivalry is becoming a thrilling story to follow.
Starc gets Jaiswal second ball of the innings!#AUSvIND | #PlayOfTheDay | @nrmainsurance pic.twitter.com/DSEQaY12zz
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