Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Boxing Day Fifty at MCG, Matches Tendulkar-Gavaskar Record
Yashasvi Jaiswal, India’s rising star, shone in the fourth Test at the MCG. Despite tough conditions, Jaiswal showed his grit and skill. He scored his tenth Test fifty and second half-century of the Boxing Day Test.
Jaiswal’s Resilience Shines Amid Adversity
After India lost three quick wickets, Jaiswal anchored the innings. He did so with great confidence. Against a fierce Australian bowling attack, he made his fifty in style, scoring 50 off 127 balls. The milestone came with a spectacular boundary off Nathan Lyon in the 40th over. Jaiswal whipped a back-of-length delivery through mid-wicket with authority.
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As the crowd applauded, Jaiswal acknowledged the cheers from Indian fans. He proved his worth again in high-pressure situations. His innings breathed life into India’s chances in the match.
Jaiswal Joins Elite Record Books
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance steadied India’s innings. It also made history in cricket. With 12 fifty-plus scores in 2024, Jaiswal is now on an elite list of Indian cricketers who did this in a year.
Most Fifty-Plus Scores in a Calendar Year for India:
- 13 – Virender Sehwag (2010)
- 12 – Yashasvi Jaiswal (2024)*
- 12 – Sachin Tendulkar (2010)
- 12 – Sunil Gavaskar (1979)
Jaiswal’s rise, like Tendulkar’s and Gavaskar’s, has fans in awe. He now trails only Virender Sehwag, who holds the record with 13 fifty-plus scores in a single year.
Boxing Day Test Highlights
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Key Highlight: Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 50 off 127 balls.
- Top Shot: A powerful mid-wicket boundary off Nathan Lyon to reach his fifty.
This Boxing Day knock reinforces Jaiswal’s status as one of India’s most promising young talents. As the match progresses, all eyes will be on him to see if he can convert this crucial fifty into a bigger milestone.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s brilliant innings at the MCG proves his skill and will. His place in the record books with Tendulkar and Gavaskar shows a bright future in international cricket. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how he continues to perform in the remainder of the Test match.
