AUS vs IND: Yashasvi Jaiswal Creates History with a Stunning World Record in Test Cricket

Team India is off to a commanding start in the first Test against Australia in Perth. By the end of the second day’s play, the Indian openers showcased incredible resilience, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul remaining unbeaten. India ended the day at 172/0 in their second innings, marking a performance filled with record-breaking achievements.

Jaiswal's World Record for Most Sixes in a Calendar Year

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name into the annals of cricket history by setting a world record for hitting the most sixes (34) in a calendar year in Test cricket. Jaiswal achieved this milestone with a spectacular six off Nathan Lyon during his unbeaten knock of 90 runs (7 fours, 2 sixes in 193 balls).

This surpasses the previous record of 33 sixes held by New Zealand's Brendon McCullum in 2014. The young Indian batsman’s performance reflects his aggressive yet composed approach to Test cricket, redefining the role of an opener in the longer format.

India's Second-Highest Opening Stand in Australia

The partnership between Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul is now India’s second-highest opening partnership in Test matches on Australian soil. Their unbeaten stand of 172 runs trails only the 191-run partnership by Sunil Gavaskar and Krishnamachari Srikkanth in 1986 at Sydney. Other notable opening partnerships in Australia include:

165 runs: Gavaskar and Chetan Chauhan in 1981.

141 runs: Virender Sehwag and Akash Chopra in 2004.

Jaiswal and Rahul’s partnership not only strengthens India’s position but also showcases the adaptability and determination of Indian openers in challenging overseas conditions.

KL Rahul Matches Sehwag's SENA Record

KL Rahul continues to impress in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) countries. With this match, Rahul has equaled Virender Sehwag’s record of achieving three 100-run opening partnerships in SENA nations since 2000. Rahul’s innings of 62* (4 fours in 153 balls) underscores his ability to anchor innings and build partnerships under pressure.

Foreign Opening Duos Dominate in Australia

The Jaiswal-Rahul partnership also joins an elite list of foreign opening pairs who have batted for more than 50 overs in Australia since 2000:

66.2 overs: Andrew Strauss and Alastair Cook (Brisbane, 2010).

53.3 overs: Sherwin Campbell and Wavell Hinds (Sydney, 2001).

51.1 overs: Strauss and Cook (Melbourne, 2010).

57 overs: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (Perth, 2024*).

A Game-Changing Partnership

The unbeaten opening stand by Jaiswal and Rahul has not only set India on the path to dominance but has also demonstrated the depth of talent and skill in the team. Jaiswal's record-breaking performance cements his reputation as one of the most promising young talents in the cricketing world.

As the Test progresses, all eyes will be on Jaiswal to see if he can convert his brilliant innings into a well-deserved century and on the duo to push India toward a formidable lead.

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