Thu Jan 30 14:40:00 IST 2025: ## Aussie Debutant Josh Inglis Blasts Century in Sri Lanka Test
**Colombo, Sri Lanka:** Australian batsman Josh Inglis made a stunning Test debut against Sri Lanka, smashing a century in the first innings. The Yorkshire-born player reached his hundred off just 90 balls, a feat only surpassed by Shikhar Dhawan’s 85-ball ton. Inglis’s knock, which included 10 fours and a six, propelled Australia to a commanding position. While he fell shortly after reaching three figures, dismissed for 102 by Mendis, his innings was a remarkable achievement. His parents, present at the match, were visibly emotional witnessing their son’s historic debut.
Inglis’s century is the second-fastest by an Australian debutant, eclipsing the efforts of Dwayne Smith and Prithvi Shaw. He is only the 21st Australian to score a century on debut, and the first in a decade, following Adam Voges’s achievement in 2015.
Australia, at the close of play on day two, reached a formidable 600/5, building on Usman Khawaja’s magnificent 252 and Steve Smith’s crucial 141. Alex Carey (25*) and Beau Webster (10*) remained not out. Further details on Smith’s century achievement can be found in a separate article [link removed as this is a summary].
**Other Cricket News:** The Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan will be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 11th. The tournament begins February 19th with Rawalpindi Stadium hosting three matches. Pakistan’s ODI team starts preparing for a tri-series with New Zealand and South Africa on February 4th.
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