Most Balls Faced By An Indian Test Debutant: The Indian cricket team has a rich history of producing some of the greatest batsmen in the world. From Sunil Gavaskar to Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, Indian batters have always been known for their ability to score runs in tough conditions.
One of the most important aspects of batting in Test cricket is the ability to face a lot of balls. In a format where the average score is around 250, batsmen need to withstand the pressure of bowling attacks for long periods. On this list, we will take a look at the Indian batsmen who have faced the most balls on their Test debut.
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Batsman | Runs | Match details |
---|---|---|
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 338* | vs West Indies, Roseau, 2023 |
Mohammad Azharuddin | 322 | vs England, Kolkata, 1984 |
Sourav Ganguly | 301 | vs England, Lord’s, 1996 |
Rohit Sharma | 301 | vs West Indies, Kolkata, 2013 |
The current record holder for most balls faced by an Indian Test debutant is Yashasvi Jaiswal. The young opener faced 350 balls in his first innings against West Indies in 2023. He scored 143 not out in that innings, which is the highest score by an Indian on Test debut.
Jaiswal’s innings were a masterclass in patience and concentration. He faced a barrage of short-pitched bowling from the West Indies bowlers, but he refused to give his wicket away. He eventually got rewarded when he hit a boundary off the last ball of the day.
The previous record holder was Mohammad Azharuddin. The former captain faced 322 balls on his Test debut against England in 1984. He scored 110 in that innings, which was a very good score at the time. Azharuddin’s innings was a sign of things to come. He became one of the most successful batsmen in Indian history.
Sourav Ganguly is another Indian batsman who faced a lot of balls on his Test debut. He faced 301 balls against England in 1996. He scored 131 in that innings, which was a very good score on a difficult pitch.
Ganguly’s innings was a sign of his aggressive batting style. He was fearless in taking on the bowling attack and scored some important runs for India in that match.
Rohit Sharma is the fourth Indian batsman on this list. He faced 301 balls against West Indies in 2013. He scored 177 in that innings, which was a very good score on a flat pitch.
Sharma’s innings was a sign of his potential as a Test batsman. He has since gone on to score over 8,000 runs in Test cricket and is one of the most feared batsmen in the world.
These are the Indian batsmen who have faced the most balls on their Test debut. They are all very talented batsmen who have had successful careers in Test cricket. Their innings on debut showed their ability to face a lot of balls, and score runs in tough conditions.
It will be interesting to see who breaks these records in the future. There are a number of young Indian batsmen who are showing a lot of promise. They could be the ones to break these records in the years to come.
Image Credit: ESPN, Hindustan Times
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Aakash Mishra is a fantasy writer and prediction aficionado. Being a cricket enthusiast himself, he loves to relate and propagate about how fantasy sports platforms can be advantageous in our day to day life. Along with foretelling match results, he enjoys writing about game forecasts for all fantasy sports.
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