IND vs SA | Twitter in splits as Jaiswal makes meal of straightforward chance to parry Markram’s shot for six

‌After being put in, India set South Africa a challenging target of 359 in the second ODI at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Virat Kohli (102) scored his second century in two matches, while Ruturaj Gaikwad (105) hit his maiden ODI ton to help the side go past the 350-run mark.

The Proteas also started the chase on the front foot with Aiden Markram coming good despite Quinton de Kock’s early dismissal. The opener completed his half-century in the 16th over and also had a crucial partnership with captain Temba Bavuma as the visitors reached 97/1 at the end of the 17th over.

With Kuldeep coming in for his second over, Markram tried to put pressure back on the wrist spinner. The opener went back off a half-tracker from Kuldeep, pulling him in an attempt to clear the long on fence.

But the ball hit the toe end of his bat, bringing Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was stationed at the long-on fence, into the picture. But the Indian opener messed up a straightforward chance parrying the ball over the fence for a six.

Though Jaiswal lined up correctly to pouch the ball, he tried to take it in the conventional style despite the ball coming at his chest level. That proved costly as the jump resulted in him hitting the ball with his fingers before it cleared the fence.

Twitter was in disbelief as an ordinary effort from the Indian opener ended up gifting a life to Markram, who looked in majestic touch.

Dropped!

Someone seriously needs to sit with the fielding coach and discuss what work he has done with Jaiswal in the last 3-4 months. The guy is pathetic! Even Ashish Nehra would be annoyed with this... iykyk!! 😅 pic.twitter.com/mIFrZ6bQGA

— Shah&Co. (@Shahtv6920) December 3, 2025

Haha!

Yashasvi Jaiswal in this series so far



-17(12) pic.twitter.com/aQtUaUjnmW

— Azfaar (@iamazfaar) December 3, 2025

Lol!

Yashvi Jaiswal 12th player of South Africa 🤡#IndvsSA

— Rohan. (@rohannnnnnnnnn7) December 3, 2025

Yes yes!

Jaiswal deserves some treatment

— sargam✨ (@dilonkisargam) December 3, 2025

Hilarious!

#INDvRSA



“When the ball goes up in the air”



Jaiswal: pic.twitter.com/CrtqXvAKRZ

— Anil Tejani (@AnilTejani62638) December 3, 2025

😖

Jaiswal bottled his 2027 wc chances 😖😤

— Siddhant Jain (@Siddhant_J5656) December 3, 2025

Costly mistake!

Markram to Jaiswal- thanks bro #INDvsSA #ViratKohli𓃵

— prateek patankar (@prateek2411) December 3, 2025

True!

Jaiswal drop will cost this game💀



#INDvSA

— Abheet (@ImAbhasin) December 3, 2025

100%

If India lose this match,The credit should go to Jaiswal.



Slow inning + catch dropp 🥰#INDvsSA

— RahulK (@2aRahul) December 3, 2025

Yeah!

Today India vs South Africa Second Odi Match -



The player impressed me - Ruturaj Gaikwad

The player disappoint me - Yashasvi Jaiswal.#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/ZGFFv4VXPl

— Niroy⁴⁵🐐 (@Niroy45) December 3, 2025