Sun Nov 24 04:30:08 UTC 2024: ## Jaiswal Makes History with Maiden Test Century in Australia
**Sydney, Australia –** Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into cricketing history today, smashing his maiden Test century in Australia in a stunning performance against the Aussies. The left-handed batsman reached the milestone with a towering six off Josh Hazlewood, becoming only the third Indian, after Motganhalli Jaisimha and Sunil Gavaskar, to achieve this feat Down Under.
Jaiswal’s century, a composed 116 off 229 balls including eight fours and three sixes, was instrumental in a record-breaking opening partnership with KL Rahul (77). The pair shattered the previous record for India’s highest Test opening partnership in Australia, surpassing the 191-run stand by Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth in 1986. Their 201-run partnership laid a strong foundation for India’s second innings.
The young batsman’s achievement extends beyond just the century. He also surpassed Gavaskar’s record for the highest individual score by an Indian in their debut Test in Australia. Furthermore, Jaiswal continues his impressive six-hitting prowess, surpassing Brendon McCullum’s world record for most sixes in a calendar year earlier this week. He now boasts 35 sixes in 12 Test matches this year.
Jaiswal’s incredible performance has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, with videos of his century-clinching six quickly going viral. He is now aiming to convert this century into a substantial score, helping India to a formidable total in their second innings.
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