NEW DELHI: Dismissing Virat Kohli is a dream moment for any bowler, and when an unexpected name rises to the occasion, it is bound to make headlines. Gujarat's Vishal Jayswal found himself in uncharted territory after removing Kohli during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match in Bengaluru on Friday, instantly putting the spotlight on him.
Kohli was well on course for his second successive century in the tournament, but slow left-arm orthodox bowler Vishal Jayswal brought his innings to an end by having him stumped for 77 off 61 balls.
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For Jayswal, dismissing Kohli was a landmark moment - one that could define his career. That single delivery not only ended the innings of a cricketing superstar but also announced Jayswal's arrival on the big stage, a feat he is sure to cherish forever.
When Jayswal burst onto the scene
Jayswal first stepped onto the senior stage for Gujarat in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2022, followed by his Vijay Hazare Trophy debut in November 2023. However, it is in the longer format that he truly shines.
Jayswal announced himself as a force to be reckoned with during the 2022–23 U23 CK Nayudu Trophy, finishing as the tournament's highest wicket-taker with 70 scalps and playing a key role in guiding Gujarat U23 to the title.
His consistent performances earned him a Ranji Trophy debut in February 2024 against Tripura in Ahmedabad. Since then, the young pacer has impressed in first-class cricket, claiming 40 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 23.52, a strike rate of 44.6, and career-best figures of 6 for 59 - numbers that signal the rise of a bowler ready for bigger challenges.
