Yashasvi Jaiswal’s scintillating form in Test cricket reached new heights as he unleashed a sensational display against England in Dharamshala, scoring 57 runs off 58 balls. The left-hander’s aggressive innings, boasting a strike rate of 98.28, included three sixes in a single over off England spinner Sohaib Bashir.
After Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav dismantled England for 218, Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma took charge, steering India’s innings. Despite his dismissal by Bashir, Jaiswal left an indelible mark on the match, breaking several records in the process.
Here are the remarkable records shattered by Yashasvi Jaiswal:
- Test Series Milestone: Jaiswal is the first Indian batter in 45 years to amass 700 or more runs in a Test series. He joins the esteemed company of Sunil Gavaskar as only the second Indian to achieve this feat.
- Top Run-Scorer Against England: Surpassing Virat Kohli, Jaiswal claimed the top spot in the list of Indian batters with the most runs against England in a Test series. His tally of 712 runs in the series so far is a testament to his prolific form.
- Maximums Galore: With 26 sixes in nine innings, Jaiswal extended his record for hitting the most sixes in a Test series. His aggressive approach at the crease outshines even Rohit Sharma’s 19 sixes against South Africa in 2019-20.
- Fastest to 1000 Test Runs: Jaiswal became the second-fastest Indian batter to reach 1000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 16 innings. He trails only Vinod Kambli, who accomplished this feat in 14 innings.
- Youthful Achievement: At 22 years and 70 days, Jaiswal is now the fourth youngest batter to surpass the 1000-run mark in Test cricket, joining the ranks of legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Ravi Shastri, and Dilip Vengsarkar.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s explosive performance not only contributed to India’s dominance over England but also solidified his status as a rising star in the world of Test cricket.
