In a remarkable feat, Yashasvi Jaiswal, the young Indian cricketer, surpassed Virat Kohli’s record for the most runs scored by an Indian in a Test series against England. During the ongoing fifth Test match against England at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Jaiswal achieved this milestone, putting him in contention to surpass Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 774 runs – the most runs scored by an Indian in a Test series.
Jaiswal’s outstanding performance has been a highlight of the series, with his current tally standing at an impressive 656 runs. This puts him ahead of Virat Kohli’s 655 runs scored against England in the 2016-17 Test series in India. Kohli, known for his batting prowess, had previously held the record for the second-highest runs scored by an Indian in a Test series against Australia in the 2014-15 Border-Gavaskar series, with 692 runs.
Sunil Gavaskar’s record of 774 runs, achieved against West Indies in 1970-71 in the West Indies, remains Jaiswal’s next target. With just 36 runs needed to surpass Kohli’s record and 119 runs to surpass Gavaskar’s milestone, Jaiswal’s performance in the ongoing Test match has drawn significant attention from cricket enthusiasts and experts alike.
Jaiswal becomes the second quickest Indian to score 1000 Test runs after Vinod Kambli.
Most Runs by Indians in a single series
- Sunil Gavaskar holds the record for the most runs in a Test series by an Indian with 774 runs against West Indies in 1970-71 in the West Indies.
- Sunil Gavaskar also scored 732 runs against West Indies in 1978-79 in India, making him the only Indian to have scored more than 700 runs in two different Test series.
- Virat Kohli scored 692 runs against Australia in 2014-15 in Australia, which is the third-highest by an Indian in a Test series.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal recently scored 656* runs against England in 2024 in India, making it one of the top performances by an Indian in a Test series.
- Virat Kohli also scored 655 runs against England in 2016-17 in India, which is the fifth-highest by an Indian in a Test series.
Jaiswal’s achievement is a testament to his talent and determination, showcasing his ability to perform consistently at the highest level of the game. As he continues to impress with his batting prowess, all eyes are on him as he seeks to etch his name in the annals of Indian cricket history with a potential record-breaking performance against England.
