Border-Gavaskar Trophy: As India prepares for the upcoming pink-ball Test against Australia in Adelaide, Indian batting stars Yashasvi Jaiswal and Virat Kohli have the chance to surpass legendary records held by Sachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman.
The match, starting December 6, will be crucial for India as they look to maintain their momentum after a commanding 295-run victory in the first Test, which left the Aussies stunned by Jasprit Bumrah’s brilliant bowling and leadership at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
Overcoming The Ghosts Of 2020 Adelaide Pink-Ball Test
India enters the Test with a mental and physical edge, but the visitors will be keen to shake off the painful memories of the 2020 Adelaide pink-ball Test, where they were bowled out for a historic low of 36 runs. The Indian side was humiliated by Pat Cummins (4/21) and Josh Hazlewood (5/8), leaving them with a mere 90-run target to chase, marking a disastrous start to the series.
Yashasvi Jaiswal: On the Verge Of Overtaking Sachin Tendulkar’s Record
At just 22 years old, Jaiswal is on a record-breaking spree. After dominating in Indian conditions, the young opener impressed in Australia, scoring a stunning 161 runs in Perth during the first Test. With 1,280 runs this year at an average of 58.18 and a strike rate of 72.52, Jaiswal has already hit three centuries and seven fifties, with his highest score being 214*. He is now just 282 runs away from breaking Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most Test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Tendulkar had scored 1,562 runs in 2010 in 14 Tests, averaging 78.10 with seven centuries and five fifties.
The all-time record for Test runs in a calendar year belongs to Pakistan’s Mohammad Yousuf, who scored 1,788 runs in 2006, averaging an astonishing 99.33 with nine centuries and three fifties.
Virat Kohli Closing In On Don Bradman’s Record
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli is on the verge of making his own history, chasing Don Bradman’s record for the most centuries scored against a particular opponent in their home conditions. Kohli is just one century away from surpassing Bradman’s 11 centuries scored in England. Kohli has already scored 10 international centuries against Australia on their home turf, and another century in Adelaide would give him the record.
India Eyes A 2-0 Lead With Stellar Performances
Both Jaiswal and Kohli are in a position to play key roles in India’s quest for a 2-0 series lead. Kohli, who has struggled with form this year, will be hoping to end his dry spell with a century, while Jaiswal aims to solidify his reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in world cricket with another stellar performance against Australia. A strong showing from both batters could see India extend their lead in the series and create further history.
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