Indian cricket sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has achieved another remarkable milestone, becoming the first Indian to reach 1000 Test runs in 2024. This feat was completed on the morning of the second day in the second Test between India and New Zealand, where Jaiswal needed only 17 runs to cross the threshold. His knock further cements his status as one of the top performers in international cricket this year.
Breaking Records in Just Over a Year
Since making his Test debut against the West Indies in July 2023, Jaiswal has continued to make headlines with his impressive performances. With a steady start against South Africa in early January, he scored 28 runs in a short Cape Town Test. However, Jaiswal truly hit his stride in the series against England, amassing 712 runs over five Tests. His consistency helped India stay competitive against one of their toughest opponents.
During the recent Test series against Bangladesh, Jaiswal maintained his form, finishing as India’s highest run-scorer with 189 runs across four innings. His 2024 journey reached new heights during the Kanpur Test, where he top-scored in both innings, leading India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.
Jaiswal Joins Joe Root in Exclusive Club
With 1000 runs in 2024, Jaiswal joins England’s Joe Root, who currently leads the year’s Test run-scoring chart with 1248 runs. Jaiswal’s remarkable form places him as only the second batter worldwide to cross the 1000-run mark in Tests this year. He joins Root and Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis, who sits at third with 943 runs, in what has been a year dominated by high-quality batting performances.
Most Runs in Test Cricket, 2024:
- Joe Root (England): 1248
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): 1000* (and counting)
- Kamindu Mendis (Sri Lanka): 943
Continuing a Stellar Year in All Formats
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s outstanding run in 2024 isn’t limited to Tests. Earlier this year, he became the first player to reach 1,000 runs in international cricket across all formats. This impressive milestone was achieved during a rain-shortened T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele, where Jaiswal dazzled with a quickfire 30 off 15 balls. His explosive innings featured three boundaries and two sixes, adding to his reputation as a formidable batsman in limited-overs cricket.
In the ongoing Test against New Zealand, Jaiswal’s innings ended at 30, dismissed by New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips. While his time at the crease was cut short, Jaiswal had already completed his journey to 1,000 Test runs for the year, a feat that speaks volumes of his commitment and resilience.
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