Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes History: First Indian to Register Nine 50‑Plus Scores vs England by 23
In a stellar run of form across Test cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal, at the age of 23, has become the first Indian batter to accumulate nine fifty-plus scores against England, surpassing even the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in that landmark. From Leeds to The Oval, his consistency against the English attack has stunned experts—and carved a new benchmark in Indian cricket history.
The Record: Nine 50-Plus Scores Against England—By Age 23
- Over 12 Test innings vs England, Jaiswal has amassed 712 runs at an average of 82.18, including three centuries and three half-centuries, with just one dismissal between 80 and 99.
This yields a total of six fifty-plus scores in that span—but across his career span by age 23, including previous innings, he has reached nine such scores. - That puts him ahead of Tendulkar’s tally of eight fifty-plus Test scores vs England by the same age—making Yashasvi the first Indian to reach nine at 23.
Career Snapshot: Consistency & Composure
- In a career of 19 Tests, Jaiswal has racked up 14 fifty-plus innings—balancing power with technique.
- In England alone, Jaiswal has posted four fifties and three centuries across five Tests, including back-to-back double tons in 2024.
His strike‑rate and off‑side dominance (over 70% of his runs in series coming from off side) speak to both flair and ruthlessness.
Highlights from England Tour
Old Trafford Heroics
In Manchester, Jaiswal became the first Indian opener in 51 years to hit a fifty at Old Trafford, achieving it with poise and continuity.
Edgbaston Flourish
His 87 at Edgbaston included a quickfire fifty in just 25 deliveries—another testament to his adaptability. He now stands third after Murali Vijay and KL Rahul among Indian openers with the most fifty-plus scores in SENA conditions.
Oval Masterclass
On Day 3 at The Oval, Jaiswal made an imperious 118, part of a pivotal 107-run partnership as India declared a lead of over 370. That century sealed multiple series records including most hundreds in a Test series in England.
Record Comparison: Jaiswal vs Tendulkar (By Age 23)
| Batter | Age 23 Stats vs England | Fifty‑Plus Scores vs England |
|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | ~712 runs, avg 82.18 | 9 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | Legendary numbers over decades | 8 (by the same age benchmark) |
Jaiswal’s statistical consistency has eclipsed even the master early in his career—leaving Tendulkar in his wake among openers at that milestone.
Why This Record Is Special
Mastering English Conditions
Scoring repeatedly against swing, seam, variable bounce, and pace at SENA venues is no small feat. Jaiswal has proven adaptability across wickets from Leeds to Edgbaston to The Oval.
Balanced Temperament
Whether flying after a century or absorbing pressure under seaming early overs, his game reflects maturity beyond years.
Modern Benchmarking
In an era where Tendulkar is often the measuring stick, Jaiswal is setting new standards—giving hope that Indian opening batting has sustainable talent for decades ahead.
Expert Commentary
- Former India coach VVS Laxman hailed Jaiswal’s technique as “perfectly suited to English conditions—compact yet expressive.”
- Sachin Tendulkar himself praised the young opener’s timing and judgement off the back foot—saying such consistency augurs well for future India Test success.
What Lies Ahead
- The next step: translate these fifty-plus innings into match-winning hundreds more often.
- At the age of 23, with nine fifty-plus scores against England, Jaiswal is already rewriting openers’ records—but targets remain: most Test runs in a calendar year, fastest Indian to 2000 runs, and classic double centuries abroad.
- From here, the goal will be to sustain form, adapt to diverse conditions (e.g., South Africa, Australia) and build on his technical base.
Yashasvi Jaiswal has created a new benchmark—becoming the first Indian at 23 to score nine fifty-plus Test innings against England. Whether it’s debut centuries, double tons, or mastering seaming conditions, his rise has already defined a new era of Indian opener proficiency.
Surpassing Tendulkar in that count isn’t just statistic—it’s a statement. From persistence to adaptability, Jaiswal has fused tradition with aggression, and the records so far are just the beginning.
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