Yashasvi Jaiswal, the prodigious Indian opener, has taken the Test cricket world by storm since his debut in 2023. With an aggregate of 1217 runs in just 11 Tests, he ranks third in the world for most runs scored since his debut.
Jaiswal’s remarkable start to his Test career is highlighted by several impressive statistics. He has the highest average (64.05) among all batters with a minimum of 1000 runs, placing him behind only Sir Don Bradman and Kamindu Mendis in the all-time list.
Jaiswal’s aggressive approach has earned him the reputation as a leading proponent of “Indian Bazball.” He has embraced the philosophy of attacking from the outset, scoring at a strike rate of 71.67 in Test cricket. This approach has been instrumental in India’s recent success in limited-overs cricket and has now been extended to the Test arena.
Jaiswal’s ability to score big runs at a high strike rate makes him a genuine match-winner for India. He provides the team with explosive starts, demoralizes opposition attacks, and creates opportunities for the bowlers to dismiss the opposition twice.
In addition to his impressive average and strike rate, Jaiswal has also achieved several notable milestones in his short Test career. He became the third-fastest Indian to reach 1000 Test runs, doing so in just 16 innings. He also scored a century on his Test debut, becoming the 17th Indian to do so.
Jaiswal’s unique feat of scoring a double century in an innings where no other batter reached fifty places him in an elite group of batters. He is only the seventh player in history to achieve this feat.
Jaiswal’s consistent performances have earned him comparisons to Brian Charles Lara. In a Test match against England, he became the third Indian to record two consecutive double centuries, joining Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli.
With his exceptional talent and aggressive approach, Yashasvi Jaiswal is poised to become one of the most dominant batters in Test cricket. His impressive start to his career has set the stage for a remarkable future in the sport.
