Yashasvi Jaiswal Surpasses Legends with 971 Runs in 8 Tests, Only Don Bradman Ahead in Test Cricket

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:20:51 GMT

Yashasvi Jaiswal has matched Virat Kohli’s record for the highest number of runs by an Indian batsman in a bilateral series against England, achieving this feat with his score of 37 in the second innings of the Ranchi Test.

The match between India and England hangs in the balance, characterized by a tale of two halves. With India needing 74 more runs and England requiring 7 wickets, the outcome remains uncertain. Despite India being in a favorable position, they’ve had to toil for every run earned. Initially, Rohit and Jaiswal batted confidently, but a lapse in concentration led to Jaiswal’s dismissal.

Rohit surpassed fifty but fell shortly after, while Patidar’s struggles continued with yet another duck. Gill and Jadeja have shown resilience in the face of pressure, surviving the last 45 minutes of play. Bashir and Hartley impressed for England, yet India remains aware that a solid partnership could secure the series for them. With 18 runs added by the current pair, the question looms: can they capitalize on this start? The post-lunch session commences at 12:10 pm.

Jaiswal’s Pursuit of Historic Milestone

Jaiswal accumulated 37 runs in the second innings, bringing his total to 655 runs in the ongoing series. With an eye on surpassing the 700-run milestone in Dharamshala, he aims to further bolster his impressive performance with the bat.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has now equaled Virat Kohli’s record for the highest runs scored by an Indian batsman in a bilateral Test series against England, showcasing his consistent batting prowess.

Entering the second innings of the Ranchi Test, Jaiswal had amassed 618 runs, merely 37 runs shy of matching Kohli’s milestone. Kohli had set this record during the 2016-17 series when England toured India.

Jaiswal’s Record-breaking Journey

Jaiswal embarked on a remarkable journey in the ongoing series against England, commencing with a blazing innings of 80 runs in Hyderabad. His monumental score of 209 in the subsequent match in Vizag laid a solid foundation for India’s triumph, followed by another sensational double century in Rajkot, propelling the hosts to seize the series lead.

This extraordinary feat positioned Jaiswal as the third Indian batter, joining the ranks of Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli, to achieve consecutive double hundreds in Test cricket.

Moreover, Jaiswal has etched his name in history as the Indian batsman with the highest run tally after 8 Tests, accumulating 971 runs. This accomplishment trails only behind the legendary Don Bradman, who amassed 1210 runs during a similar timeframe. Currently boasting an outstanding average of 93.57 in the ongoing series, Jaiswal’s performance continues to astound cricket enthusiasts worldwide.