In the ongoing 5-match Test series between India and England, the Indian team has secured a commanding 3-1 lead, clinching the series. The final match of the series is set to begin on March 7, 2024. This Test series has been particularly remarkable for the young and talented opening batsman, Yashasvi Jaiswal. With his stellar performances, Jaiswal is on the verge of breaking several records, including a 53-year-old record that could make him the highest run-scorer for India in a Test series.
The Record in Sight
If Yashasvi Jaiswal manages to score 120 runs in the upcoming 5th Test match against England, he will surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s record of being the highest run-scorer in a Test series for India. Gavaskar set this record during the 1970-71 Test series against West Indies, amassing a total of 774 runs in 4 matches. The upcoming match presents a golden opportunity for Jaiswal to etch his name in history as the first Indian batsman to achieve this feat.
Current Record Holders for Most Runs in a Test Series for India
- Sunil Gavaskar – 774 runs
- Sunil Gavaskar – 732 runs
- Virat Kohli – 692 runs
- Virat Kohli – 655 runs
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 655 runs (ongoing series)
Jaiswal’s Outstanding Performance
In the first four matches of the Test series, Yashasvi Jaiswal has accumulated a total of 655 runs, including two centuries and two half-centuries. Notably, he has hit a remarkable 23 sixes during this series, becoming the batsman with the most sixes in a single Test series for India.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance in the ongoing Test series has been exceptional, and his potential record-breaking innings in the final match could solidify his place in cricket history. Cricket enthusiasts eagerly await the upcoming match to witness if Jaiswal can surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s longstanding record and become the highest run-scorer in a Test series for India.
Note: All statistics and records are accurate as of the latest available information.