Fri Jan 31 03:31:56 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Debutant Inglis Blasts Fastest-Ever Test Century
**Galle, Sri Lanka:** Josh Inglis smashed the fastest century by an Australian Test debutant, powering Australia to a commanding position in the first Test against Sri Lanka. Inglis, playing his first Test after a successful career in ODIs and T20Is, scored a breathtaking 102 runs off just 94 balls, including 10 fours and a six. His strike rate of 108.51 is not only the fastest ever for an Australian debutant but also the highest ever recorded by any Test debutant, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s previous record.
Inglis’s blistering innings, which included a 51-ball half-century, came after strong contributions from Usman Khawaja (232) and Steve Smith (141), who reached the 10,000 Test run milestone during the match. Australia declared their first innings at a massive 654/6, their highest ever score in Asia. Sri Lanka ended day one of their reply at 44/3. The match is poised for an exciting conclusion.
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