New Delhi [India]: India’s star opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his extraordinary form on Friday, crossing the 3,000-run mark in international cricket across all formats during the first day of the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Milestone Achievement

Jaiswal reached the landmark in just 50 international fixtures, amassing 3,156 runs at an impressive average of 47.81, including eight hundreds and 17 fifties. His strike rate stands at 76.88, with a career-best score of 214 not out*. On Day 1 of the Test, Jaiswal scored his seventh Test century, remaining unbeaten on 173 at stumps*.

This innings marked the second time Jaiswal has scored 150+ on the opening day of a Test in India, following his 179 against England in Vizag in 2024. Only Virat Kohli has previously achieved this feat multiple times on Indian soil, with scores of 151 against England in Vizag (2016) and 156 versus Sri Lanka in Delhi (2017).

Historic Context

Remarkably, five of Jaiswal’s seven Test hundreds have been 150+, placing him just behind Don Bradman, who scored eight 150+ innings before turning 23. Since his debut, Jaiswal has amassed the most centuries as an opener for India (7), surpassing all other Indian openers combined, who have six in the same period. Globally, the next highest for an opener is four centuries by Ben Duckett.

Match Progress

On the first day of the Test, Jaiswal’s brilliant innings helped India reach 318/2 in 90 overs by the end of the third session. Partnering with Indian captain Shubman Gill, who remained unbeaten on 20*, the duo added 67 runs for the third wicket off 129 balls. India scored 98 runs in the final session, losing only Sai Sudharsan for 87 runs.

Brief Score:
India 318/2 in 90 overs

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal 173*
  • Sai Sudharsan 87
  • Shubman Gill 20*
  • Jomel Warrican 2/60 (West Indies)

Conclusion

Jaiswal’s consistent performances at the international level underline his emergence as one of India’s premier batting talents. With his impressive record and current form, he is shaping up to be a key figure in India’s batting lineup across formats, offering stability and explosive potential at the top of the order.