Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden century Down Under puts Australia under the pump | Cricket News
NEW DELHI: India’s young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased impeccable composure and confidence, notching up his fourth career Test century during the opening Test of the five-match series against Australia in Perth. This is also his first century Down Under in his first match on Australian soil.
Jaiswal reached the milestone with a six over third-man region off Josh Hazlewood, bringing up his triple-figure mark in style.
After falling for a duck in the first innings to Mitchell Starc, Jaiswal bounced back brilliantly, smashing eight fours and three sixes in his 205-ball century.
This is Jaiswal’s third century of 2024, following his sensational knocks of 209 against England in Visakhapatnam and an unbeaten 214 in Rajkot.
Jaiswal is among the select group of cricketers to have scored a century on Test debut.
He announced his arrival on the international stage with a stunning 171 against the West Indies in 2023 at Windsor Park, Roseau, Dominica.
Jaiswal’s Test centuries:
100* vs Australia – 2024, Perth
214* vs England – 2024, Rajkot
209 vs England – 2024, Visakhapatnam
171 vs West Indies – 2023, Roseau
