Tendulkar’s Record Stands as Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines
India’s rising cricket star, Yashasvi Jaiswal, dazzled fans in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He did it with a string of impressive performances. Despite his heroics, including two 80-plus scores at the MCG, the young opener failed to break Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most runs by an Indian in a year.
Jaiswal’s Impressive 2024 Numbers
Yashasvi Jaiswal capped off a great year. He scored 1,478 runs in 29 innings. This made him the second-highest Test run-scorer of 2024. England’s Joe Root topped the charts with 1,556 runs, edging out the Indian left-hander.
Jaiswal’s strong play included a career-best 161 in Perth during the series opener. India won the match by 295 runs. He also excelled against England earlier this year. He scored 712 runs in five Tests at an amazing average of 89.
Tendulkar’s Record: A Benchmark for Greatness
Jaiswal’s numbers were remarkable. But, they fell short of surpassing the great Sachin Tendulkar. He holds India’s record for most Test runs in a calendar year. In 2010, Tendulkar scored 1,562 runs at an average of 78.10. He had seven centuries and five fifties in 14 matches.
Tendulkar’s feat remains unmatched. Only a few players, including Virender Sehwag, have come close to it in recent years.
Here are five of India’s top run-scorers in a single calendar year:
| Batter | Year | Innings | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sachin Tendulkar | 2010 | 23 | 1,562 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 2024 | 29 | 1,478 |
| Virender Sehwag | 2008 | 27 | 1,462 |
| Virender Sehwag | 2010 | 25 | 1,422 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 1979 | 26 | 1,407 |
A New Opportunity at the SCG
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s year may have ended on a high note, but he now has a chance to reset and aim for new milestones. India trails 1-2 in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. They must win at the SCG to retain the trophy.
Given Jaiswal’s form and resilience, fans expect him to rewrite records as he builds his legacy in Indian cricket.
