Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved his second double century of his career, reaching this milestone on Day 4 of the third Test between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on February 18. Despite battling back spasms on Sunday morning, Yashasvi went on to dominate England's bowling lineup with a flurry of sixes.
Yashasvi completed his double century in the post-Tea session, taking just 231 balls to reach the milestone. This achievement came shortly after Sarfaraz Khan notched up his second fifty-plus score in his debut Test match. On Day 4 of the third Test, India declared their innings at 430/4, establishing a target of 557 runs for England.
22-year-old Jaiswal has belted three centuries in the seven World Test Championship (WTC) matches he has played for India.
Yashasvi Jaiswal's best score in WTC
Yashasvi, who played his first Test match for India in July 2023 against the West Indies in Dominica, achieved his highest score of 209 in the World Test Championship against England in Vizag on February 3, 2024.
3 players ahead of Jaiswal
Take a look at three players who have tallied more centuries in the World Test Championship than Yashasvi Jaiswal.
Rohit Sharma
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has scored eight centuries in the 30 WTC matches played so far, which is the highest number by any player.
Mayank Agarwal
Mayank Agarwal has smashed four centuries for India in 19 World Test Championship matches.
Virat Kohli
In the World Test Championship, Virat Kohli has also recorded four centuries in 36 matches for India.
Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill has added three centuries to his name for India in 23 matches of the World Test Championship, like Jaiswal.
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