Yashasvi Jaiswal, India Vs England 5th Test:
India has consolidated an invincible 3-1 lead in the 5-match Test series against England. The series finale is set for March 7th in Dharamshala. Yashasvi Jaiswal's bat could unleash a storm of broken records in this match.
At just 22, Yashasvi's willow has wreaked havoc throughout this series, having notched up 2 double centuries already. He dazzled in Visakhapatnam with an innings of 209 runs and followed it up with a resounding 214 in Rajkot. Yashasvi's form promises a potential shattering of 5 impressive records in the upcoming match. Let's delve into these possible history-making feats...
1. Gavaskar's Long-standing Record in Jeopardy
Towering expectations are placed on Yashasvi to break Sunil Gavaskar's 53-year-old record in the next game. The legendary Gavaskar holds the record for the highest runs scored by an Indian player in a bilateral Test series. He stunned everyone with his 774 runs in the 1971 debut series against the West Indies, averaging an incredible 154.80.
If Yashasvi scores another 120 runs in the remaining innings, he could surpass Gavaskar, becoming the Indian cricketer with the most runs in a bilateral Test series.
Top Run Scorers in a Test Series (Indian Batsmen)
Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies (1971)- 4 matches, 774 runs, 154.80 average, 4 centuries Sunil Gavaskar vs West Indies (1978-79)- 6 matches, 732 runs, 91.50 average, 4 centuries Virat Kohli vs Australia (2014-15)- 4 matches, 692 runs, 86.50 average, 4 centuries Virat Kohli vs England (2016)- 5 matches, 655 runs, 109.16 average, 2 centuries Dilip Sardesai vs West Indies (1971)- 5 matches, 642 runs, 80.25 average, 3 centuries Yashasvi Jaiswal vs England (2024)- 4* matches, 655* runs, 93.57 average, 2 centuries
2. English Series Run Record in Sight
The upcoming match could see Yashasvi eclipse Virat Kohli's impressive record of 655 runs in a series against England. With the series tied, Yashasvi's next run could topple Kohli's standing.
3. A Golden Opportunity to Outshine Legends
Yashasvi and Virat Kohli are tied in second place for hitting two centuries in a Test series against England, alongside 11 other Indian greats. However, Mohammad Azharuddin and Rahul Dravid top the list with three centuries each, an achievement Dravid bagged twice. Yashasvi has a golden chance to surpass them by scoring two more centuries in the next Test.
4. Close to Becoming the Sixer King Against England
With 23 sixes in this series, Yashasvi could claim the crown for the most sixes hit by an Indian against England in Test matches. Vivian Richards from the West Indies holds the overall record at 34 sixes.
5. Racing to 1,000 Test Runs: Pujara in the Crosshairs
Currently at 971 runs from 15 innings, Yashasvi might surpass Cheteshwar Pujara's record of fastest 1,000 Test runs by an Indian if he manages 29 more runs. Vinod Kambli currently holds the Indian record at 14 innings.
