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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Century At Perth: Is This His Moment To Become The GOAT?

Jaiswal notched his first-ever Test hundred on Australian soil and became the 3rd Indian to score a hundred in first Test in Australia.

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Yashasvi Jaiswal looked the part on Day 2 of the first Test as India continued their fight against Australia. He defended stiffly, never losing the opportunity to bask in good fortune against Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins.

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Jaiswal has also been spotted exchanging cheeky words with the Australian bowlers during his innings. At stumps on Day 2, he was unbeaten on 90 off 193 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. With those two sixes, Jaiswal has 34 sixes in 2024, a new record for the most sixes hit in a calendar year in Test history.

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First Hundred On Australian Soil

Apart from his record sixes, Jaiswal also notched his first-ever Test hundred on Australian soil and became the 3rd Indian to score a hundred in first Test in Australia. Currently, Jaiswal is unbeaten at 141 with 12 boundaries and 3 sixes.

Youngest After Sachin Tendulkar

With this century, Jaiswal also became the youngest Indian opener after the great Sachin Tendulkar to score a hundred in Australia.

Highest Test Score By An Indian Opener In Australia

Yashasvi Jaiswal also achieved a milestone by becoming the highest Test scorer by an Indian on first Test in Australia.

A Unique Moment

It is seen that whoever scored a century at Perth from India goes on to become the ‘G.O.A.T’ Greatest Of All Time.

PlayerYear
Sunil Gavaskar1997
Sachin Tendulkar1992
Virat Kohli2018
Yashasvi Jaiswal2024

Also Read: IND vs Aus, Perth Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal Stands Up To ‘Bully’ Marnus Labuchagne| Watch Video

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Aditya Mallick

Aditya Mallick

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Aditya Mallick is a Senior Sub-Editor (Sports) with over 4+ years of experience covering a wide range of sports, including cricket and football. His in-depth coverage of major sporting events such as ICC Cricket tournaments and prominent football leagues demonstrates his expertise in the field. Aditya holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Maharshi Dayanand University and has contributed to leading media outlets like Zee News and The Times of India. Aditya's articles undergo rigorous fact-checking by a dedicated News Desk team before publication, ensuring accuracy and reliability. His commitment to journalistic integrity has made him a trusted voice in sports media. Beyond the newsroom, Aditya actively engages with the sporting community and is a member of various sports journalism and media associations. Feel free to connect with him on LinkedIn to stay updated with his latest insights and contributions to sports journalism.

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First published on: Nov 24, 2024 10:20 AM IST


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