India in a sensational display of batting Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up Day 3 of the first Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia Optus Stadium, Perth with a century in his maiden red ball format. Dubbed the ‘new king’ by Australian media before the series, the 22-year-old proved he lived up to the label by hitting the milestone in style, scoring six. Josh Hazlewood In the 62nd over of India’s second innings.
A solid knock for Yashasvi Jaiswal in Test conditions
Jaiswal, who continued with an overnight score of 90, showed maturity and precision in dealing with Australia’s formidable bowling attack. He displayed a strong back foot game, an essential skill for batting in Australian conditions and dominated the bowlers. Mitchell Starc, Pat Cumminsand Nathan Lyon. His aggressive approach to short deliveries, especially against Lyon, further highlighted his confidence and adaptability.
Celebration and dressing room euphoria
The left-handed batsman celebrated his century to a rousing roar from the Indian dressing room, which was greeted with sustained applause. His ton was his fourth in Test cricket but was particularly significant as his first down, cementing his status as one of the brightest young talents in international cricket.
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Fans on social media platforms applauded Jaiswal’s remarkable knock, hailed his resilience under pressure and his shot selection. The innings further cemented his reputation as a rising star capable of excelling in difficult circumstances.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Very special @ybj_19 .. We all enjoy watching him bat for the next few years .. #AUSWIN
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) November 24, 2024
What a feeling, what a feeling… Jaiswal at that hundredth moment. 100 in Perth. wow! A significant box is marked as the highest order Test bias.
#StarSports #INDvAUS
— Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaymanjrekar) November 24, 2024
Maiden Test Century in USA
A very special moment from a very talented man in the early Perth Test on Sunday morning @ybj_19 Brings up his first Test 100 on Australian soil.
He registers his 4th Test ton
Live -… pic.twitter.com/S1kn2sWI0z
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 24, 2024
Welcome to Australia Jaiswal
#AUSWIN
— Amanda Wellington (@amandajadew) November 24, 2024
A memorable century for Yashasvi Jaiswal in his first Test on Australian soil
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— ICC (@ICC) November 24, 2024
Another day, another milestone for Yashasvi Jaiswal!
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#AUSWIN pic.twitter.com/Uy8E2Tpbop
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) November 24, 2024
Gavashkar. Tendulkar. Kohli.
And now Yashasvi Jaiswal
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— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 24, 2024
Bro played a ramp shot to bring up his century
Remember the name Yashasvi JaiswalTruly a generational talent! @ybj_19
— 𝘿 (@DilipVK18) November 24, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the senior list.
– Test century on his first tour to Australia.
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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 24, 2024
What a way to get your first tone down
Buy Yashasvi Jaiswalpic.twitter.com/ggpGIU1BCG
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 24, 2024
A lot will be said about where you are when Yashasvi Jaiswal plays that innings to reach that century on his first visit to Australian soil. I rarely feel privileged to be on a sports field. This kid is going to be the headline act of this generation, if he isn’t already #AusvInd pic.twitter.com/kdeNiIKMtE
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) November 24, 2024
– Sunil Gavaskar in 1977.
– Sachin Tendulkar in 1992.
– Virat Kohli in 2018.
– Yashasvi Jaisval 2024*.
– 4 Generations scored hundreds in Perth from India ..!!!!
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— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) November 24, 2024
How good!@FoxCricket @gilly381 @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/cULOaZicbM
— Mark Howard (@MarkHoward03) November 24, 2024
