This is going to happen after 32 years, a big opportunity for Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat-Smith's record in danger

By Pranay Jain Nov 19, 2024, 15:00 IST

What is going to happen this time in the Test series between India and Australia after 32 years can make Yashasvi Jaiswal the owner of a big record. The thing we are talking about is related to the India-Australia series. Actually, this will be the first time after 1992 that there will be a 5 Test series between the two countries. That is, one more Test match will be played this time compared to the previous tours. Now more Tests means more opportunities. Yashasvi Jaiswal has to capitalize on that opportunity in the series so that he can break the records of both Virat Kohli and Steve Smith.

Do Virat and Smith have a record?

Now first understand what is the record of Virat and Smith? It is linked to the number of runs scored by both of them in a series of Border Gavaskar Trophy. While Virat Kohli is the highest run scorer in a BGT series, Australia's Steve Smith holds the overall record. Virat Kohli scored 692 runs at an average of 86.50 in the 2014-15 BGT series. Steve Smith scored 769 runs at an average of 128.16 in the same series. But, Yashasvi Jaiswal can now surpass both of them. And the reason for this is his current form in Tests.

Yashasvi's test record this year

Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 1119 runs at an average of 55.95 in the 11 Tests played so far in the year 2024. During this, he has scored 2 centuries, including a double century. Yashasvi is only the second batsman after England's Joe Root to score more than 1000 runs in Test cricket this year. Of course, Yashasvi is going to play in Australia for the first time, but the runs he has scored will boost his confidence.

Many cricket legends are of the opinion that this Australia tour can become a milestone in Yashasvi Jaiswal's career. And, Yashasvi can do this only by scoring runs with his bat. If he manages to maintain his form in Australia, then it will not be difficult for him to surpass the run figures of Virat and Smith in 10 innings of 5 Tests.