Youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal has been the talk of the town this year with his impressive performance in domestic cricket, Indian Premier League (IPL) and now in international cricket. He made his Test debut against West Indies on July 12 and ensured that it remains unforgettable. Jaiswal’s maiden international century and his partnership with Rohit Sharma and then Virat Kohli helped steer the result in India’s favour. Here are five records that the debutant registered in a spectacular display of talent and skill during India vs West Indies first Test match. (Pics: AFP)
Updated On: 2023-07-18 10:00 PM IST
Compiled by : Raaina Jain
Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century on Test debut becoming the 17th Indian batter to achieve this feat, joining the likes of Lala Amarnath, Gundappa Vishwanath, Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma and other legendary players.
Jaiswal became the first Indian opener to score a century on Test debut in an overseas venue and the third overall – the other two openers being Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw.
Remaining just 29 runs short of a double century at 171, Jaiswal is now the highest-scoring Indian batter on Test debut away from home. He surpassed Sourav Ganguly’s record of 131 runs against England at Lord’s.
He now holds the record of most balls faced (387) by an Indian on Test debut. He surpassed Mohammed Azharuddin’s record of 322 deliveries.
Jaiswal, along with captain Rohit Sharma, recorded the highest opening partnership for India against West Indies. The two openers set up a mammoth partnership of 229 runs to give India a strong lead.
