Yashasvi Jaiswal became the 6th Indian player to score a century in all three formats
Yashasvi Jaiswal became the 6th Indian player to score a century in all three formats: Yashasvi Jaiswal, at the age of 23, has already etched his name in golden letters in the history of Indian cricket. On Saturday, in the decisive third ODI match against South Africa in Visakhapatnam, this young batsman not only scored his first ODI century, leading Team India to victory, but also set a major record.
Jaiswal’s First ODI Century: A Brilliant Performance in the Decisive Match
Saturday was a very special day for Yashasvi Jaiswal. He showcased his class in the third and final ODI match against South Africa.
- Century in 111 balls: Jaiswal completed his first ODI century in 111 balls, which is his ninth century overall in his international career.
- Match-winning innings: This century was not just a personal achievement, but it also played a crucial role in India winning the decisive ODI series against South Africa.
Already Showcased Brilliance in T20Is and Tests
While this may be Jaiswal’s first century in the ODI format, he has already proven his batting prowess in Test and T20I formats.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s International Centuries
| Format | Number of Centuries |
|---|---|
| Test Cricket | 7 |
| T20I | 1 |
| ODI | 1 |
| Total International Centuries | 9 |
It is even more remarkable that this was only Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fourth ODI match.
Scoring a century in this format in so few matches demonstrates his ability and quick learning capacity.
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Centuries in all three formats: Sixth Indian to join the elite club
With this century, Yashasvi Jaiswal has now joined a distinguished and elite club in men’s cricket. He has become the sixth Indian male cricketer to score a century in all three major formats of international cricket (Test, ODI, and T20I).
Indians with centuries in all three formats
- Suresh Raina
- Rohit Sharma
- KL Rahul
- Virat Kohli
- Shubman Gill
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
Jaiswal is the 32nd player overall in international men’s cricket to achieve this feat. This record testifies to his versatility and his ability to perform in all formats.