SL v IND 2026: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Unmatched Feat
In a remarkable milestone, young Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved a rare feat by playing his first 30 Tests at 30 different venues. This achievement is a testament to his adaptability and the trust reposed in him by the team management.
A Rare Achievement Takes Shape
As the Indian team took to the field at the Galle International Stadium in Sri Lanka, Jaiswal opened the innings alongside Shubman Gill, who won the toss and chose to bat first. Jaiswal’s 37-ball knock of 32 runs, which included 5 fours, was a decent start to the innings. However, it was his performance away from home that has made headlines.
A Journey Spanning 30 Venues
Jaiswal made his India Test debut in 2023 in Roseau, West Indies, and since then, he has played Test matches in the Caribbean, South Africa, at home in India, England, Australia, and now in Sri Lanka. This is a remarkable journey, considering the diverse conditions and opponents he has faced.
A Strong Start to His Test Career
In 30 matches, Jaiswal has scored 2,567 runs in 55 innings, including 7 centuries and 13 fifties. His highest score is an unbeaten 214, while his batting average stands at 48.43. These statistics are a testament to his hard work and dedication to the game.
A Record in Sight
Two Indian batters are ahead of Jaiswal when it comes to playing maximum Tests at different venues. Legendary Sachin Tendulkar appeared at 32 different venues in his first 32 Tests, while the record is held by Sanjay Manjrekar, who played his first 33 Test matches for India at 33 different venues. Jaiswal is now in sight of breaking this record, and his fans are eagerly waiting to see him achieve this feat.
Jaiswal’s 30 Venues and Performances
Here’s a look at Jaiswal’s performances at each of the 30 venues:
- Roseau, West Indies: 171
- Port of Spain, West Indies: 57, 38
- Centurion, South Africa: 17, 5
- Cape Town, South Africa: 0, 28
- Hyderabad: 80, 15
- Visakhapatnam: 209, 17
- Rajkot: 10, 214*
- Ranchi: 73, 37
- Dharamsala: 57
- Chennai: 56, 10
- Kanpur: 72, 51
- Bengaluru: 13, 35
- Pune: 30, 77
- Wankhede: 30, 5
- Perth, Australia: 0, 161
- Adelaide, Australia: 0, 24
- Brisbane, Australia: 4, 4*
- Melbourne, Australia: 82, 84
- Sydney, Australia: 10, 22
- Leeds, England: 101, 4
- Birmingham, England: 87, 28
- Lord’s, England: 13, 0
- Manchester, England: 58, 0
- The Oval, England: 2, 118
- Ahmedabad: 36
- Delhi: 175, 8
- Eden Gardens: 12, 0
- Guwahati: 58, 13
- New Chandigarh: 24
- Galle, Sri Lanka: 32
As Jaiswal continues to play and break records, the cricketing world is eagerly waiting to see him achieve this unique feat. Will he break Sachin Tendulkar’s record? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – Yashasvi Jaiswal is making his mark on the cricketing world.