Yashasvi Jaiswal broke Gautam Gambhir's 16-year-old record on Day 2 of the Perth Test on Saturday, November 23. Jaiswal has now scored the most runs by an Indian left-handed batter in a calendar year as he went past the record set by Gambhir in 2008.
The current India coach had scored 1134 runs in 2008 with an average of 70.67 in 8 matches and had scored 6 fifties and 3 hundreds.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has amassed over 1161 runs at an impressive average of 55.28. However, the left-hander faced a tough outing in the first innings, falling for a duck after just eight deliveries on Friday. Following Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant five-wicket haul, which restricted Australia to 104, the Indian openers returned to the crease determined to put the hosts under further pressure.
| Player | Matches | Innings | Runs | Average | 50s | 100s | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YBK Jaiswal | 12 | 23 | 1156 | 55.04 | 7 | 2 | 2024 |
| G Gambhir | 8 | 16 | 1134 | 70.87 | 6 | 3 | 2008 |
| SC Ganguly | 10 | 19 | 1106 | 61.44 | 4 | 3 | 2007 |
| SC Ganguly | 16 | 25 | 945 | 41.08 | 5 | 2 | 2002 |
| SC Ganguly | 11 | 15 | 848 | 56.53 | 3 | 3 | 1997 |
Yashasvi Jaiswal has been India’s standout performer in Test cricket, showcasing remarkable consistency. His impressive run began during the series against England, where he accumulated over 700 runs, including two double centuries. In 2024, Jaiswal has already notched up seven half-centuries and two centuries, solidifying his reputation as a key player in the format.
Currently the second-highest run-scorer in Tests this year, Jaiswal trails only England’s Joe Root, who has amassed 1,338 runs. The Indian opener will aim to surpass Root’s tally during the series in Australia, continuing his stellar form.
