Sun Nov 24 04:11:29 UTC 2024: ## Jaiswal Slams Maiden Test Century in Perth Thriller
**Perth, Australia – November 24, 2024** – Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sensational start to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, smashing a magnificent century in the first Test against Australia in Perth. Jaiswal reached his maiden Test century off just 205 balls, a performance that has already etched his name in the record books.
The 22-year-old’s innings was a masterclass of elegant strokeplay, showcasing his immense talent on the challenging Australian pitches. His century is notable for several reasons: he is only the third Indian batter to score a century in their debut Test in Australia, following in the footsteps of Jai Singh and Sunil Gavaskar. He is also the second-youngest Indian opener to score a century against Australia, behind KL Rahul.
Furthermore, Jaiswal’s achievement marks him as the first Asian batter to surpass 1500 Test runs in his first 15 matches. He currently sits fifth in the list of players under 23 years old with the most Test centuries in a calendar year, with three centuries already under his belt. He also joins an elite group of Indian batters with four centuries before the age of 23.
Jaiswal’s impressive run-scoring also places him second in the list of fastest to reach 1500 Test runs in terms of innings, achieving the feat in just 28 innings, tying with Cheteshwar Pujara.
The young opener’s stellar performance has injected significant momentum into India’s innings and adds a compelling narrative to the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The match continues, with Jaiswal’s century setting the stage for a potentially thrilling encounter between India and Australia.
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