Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes 17th Indian batsman to hit a century on test debut

Yashasvi Jaiswal also became first ever Indian opener to hit an overseas century on test debut.

During the first match of the two-match Test series that took place in Dominica between India and West Indies, the young and promising cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal was given the chance to make his debut for the Indian team. Despite his relative inexperience at the international level, Jaiswal showcased exceptional skill and remained composed under pressure. In a truly remarkable achievement, he scored a century in the first innings of his very first Test match.

Having seamlessly carried his outstanding performances from domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL) to the international arena, the young prodigy has proven his form and ability at the highest level.

Yashasvi Jaiswal - 17th Indian batsman to hit century on test debut

Scoring a century on a Test debut is an extraordinary accomplishment, and Yashasvi Jaiswal's achievement puts him in the company of some of the most celebrated Indian batsmen in history. He becomes the 17th Indian player to join this prestigious group, marking a significant milestone in his budding career.

With remarkable patience and focus, he achieved the momentous milestone of a century after facing 215 deliveries, including 11 boundaries.

Only the 3rd Indian opener to score a century on Test debut

At the age of 21, Jaiswal joined an exclusive club of Indian openers who have scored a century on their Test debut. Prior to him, only two other Indian openers, namely Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw, had achieved this remarkable feat.

The following 17 Indian players have achieved the remarkable feat of scoring a century on their Test debut:

1 - Lala Amarnath - 118 vs England, Mumbai, 1933

2 - Deepak Shodhan - 110 vs Pakistan, Kolkata, 1952

3 - AG Kripal Singh - 100* vs New Zealand, Hyderabad, 1955

4 - Abbas Ali Baig - 112 vs England, Manchester, 1959

5 - Hanumant Singh - 105 vs England, Delhi, 1964

6 - Gundappa Viswanath - 137 vs Australia, Kanpur, 1969

7 - Surinder Amarnath - 124 vs New Zealand, Auckland, 1976

8 - Mohammad Azharuddin - 110 vs England, Kolkata, 1984

9 - Pravin Amre - 103 vs South Africa, Durban, 1992

10 - Sourav Ganguly - 131 vs England, Lord's, 1996

11 - Virender Sehwag - 105 vs South Africa, Bloemfontein, 2001

12 - Suresh Raina - 120 vs Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2010

13 - Shikhar Dhawan - 187 vs Australia, Mohali, 2013

14 - Rohit Sharma - 177 vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2013

15 - Prithvi Shaw - 134 vs West Indies, Rajkot, 2018

16 - Shreyas Iyer - 105 vs New Zealand, Kanpur, 2021

17 - YASHASVI JAISWAL vs West Indies, Dominica, 2023