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Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sanath Jayasuriya: A two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka begins in Galle on August 15. Indian fans will have their eyes on star opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal during this series. Having quickly carved a niche for himself in red-ball cricket, Yashasvi is often compared to Sri Lankan legend Sanath Jayasuriya.
Jayasuriya, too, used to torment bowlers with his aggressive batting in Tests during the early days of his career. Let’s see which batsman comes out on top when comparing the statistics after their first 29 Test matches:
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sanath Jayasuriya: Overall Test Runs and Average
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After 54 innings across 29 Test matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 2,535 runs, whereas Sanath Jayasuriya has scored 2,084 runs in the same number of matches.
The young Indian opener also leads in terms of average. Yashasvi has scored runs at an average of 48.75, while Jayasuriya’s average stood at 46.31 after 29 Tests.
Yashasvi holds the edge on both fronts: total runs and batting average.Most Hundreds and Fifties after 29 Tests: Jaiswal leads Jayasuriya
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Yashasvi Jaiswal has surpassed the Sri Lankan legend when it comes to playing substantial and consistent innings:
- Test Centuries: Yashasvi Jaiswal has 7 centuries to his name after 29 Tests, whereas Sanath Jayasuriya had scored 5 centuries in the same number of matches.
- Half-Centuries: Yashasvi has notched up 13 half-centuries so far, while Jayasuriya had recorded 9 half-centuries after 29 Test matches.
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Highest Individual Score in Test Cricket: Jayasuriya's Legendary 340
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When it comes to the highest individual score, Sanath Jayasuriya takes the lead. During his first 29 Tests, Jayasuriya scored a historic triple century of 340 runs against India in Colombo. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal's highest score in Test cricket to date is an unbeaten 214 runs.
Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Sanath Jayasuriya Test Career Statistics
| # | Jaiswal (29 Tests) | Jayasuriya (29 Tests) |
|---|---|---|
| Runs | 2,535 | 2,084 |
| AVG | 48.75 | 46.31 |
| HS | 214* | 340 |
| 100s | 7 | 5 |
| 50s | 13 | 9 |
Who is Better after 29 Test Matches?
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When comparing the first 29 Test matches, Yashasvi Jaiswal is ahead of Sanath Jayasuriya on every key metric runs, average, centuries, and half-centuries. However, Jayasuriya's marathon innings of 340 runs demonstrates what a formidable batsman he was. Expectations will be high for another explosive innings from Yashasvi in the first Test of the India-Sri Lanka series.
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