Jaiswal’s Test Debut: Breaking Records and Making History

Roseau: Yashasvi Jaiswal made a stunning Test debut, scoring 143 not out to help India take a commanding lead against West Indies on Day 2 of the first Test.

Jaiswal and captain Rohit Sharma put on a record opening stand of 229 for India, the highest by any Indian pair in Tests outside Asia. The partnership helped India take a lead of 162 runs after dismissing West Indies for 150 on Day 1.

Jaiswal’s knock was a masterclass in patience and timing. He faced 350 balls, the most by an Indian in an innings on Test debut, and hit 18 fours and a six. He also became the 17th Indian to score a century on Test debut, and the third opener to do so.

Jaiswal’s innings was a fitting reward for his hard work and dedication. He has been in excellent form in recent months, and his century on Test debut is a sign of things to come.

Here are some of the key stats from Jaiswal’s innings:

• 143 not out – Jaiswal’s score, the highest individual score by an Indian on debut away from home in Tests
• 350 balls faced – the most by an Indian in an innings on Test debut
• 18 fours – the most fours hit by an Indian in an innings on Test debut
• 1 six – the only six hit by an Indian in an innings on Test debut
• 17th Indian – the number of Indian players to score a century on Test debut
• 3rd opener – the number of Indian openers to score a century on Test debut