Yashasvi Jaiswal, the promising Indian batter, is closing in on a remarkable record held by cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Since his debut, Jaiswal has been a standout performer in Test cricket, quickly establishing himself as a consistent run-scorer. The left-handed opener, who made an explosive debut century, has accumulated 1,568 runs in 28 innings, averaging an impressive 58.1. Along with his consistency, Jaiswal’s aggressive stroke play has been a hallmark of his game, maintaining a solid strike rate of 67.8. His ability to convert starts into big scores has made him a key player for India.
Jaiswal is now on the verge of surpassing Tendulkar’s record for the most Test runs in a calendar year for India. In 2010, Tendulkar scored 1,562 runs, a mark that has stood the test of time. Jaiswal has already accumulated 1,280 runs this year and needs 283 more runs to break the record. Interestingly, both players have batted in 23 innings, but with three more Tests against Australia remaining, Jaiswal has a clear chance to dethrone the cricketing legend.
The young opener’s recent performance in Perth further highlighted his potential. After being dismissed for a duck in the first innings of the series opener, Jaiswal bounced back with a brilliant century in the second innings and helped India secure a dominant win. His technique and flair make him one of India’s most exciting young talents, and with his current form, he could soon etch his name alongside Tendulkar’s in the record books.
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