The dust has settled on the thrilling five-match Test series between India and England, but the impact of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s remarkable performances lingers on. The left-handed batter captivated the cricketing world with a series that will be remembered for years to come.
Jaiswal’s commanding presence at the crease was crucial to India’s success, and his achievements have made their mark in the record books. Surpassing cricketing legends and setting new milestones, Jaiswal’s stellar performances have raised the bar for young batters, marking the rise of a potential future star in the making.
1. Most Runs in a Test Series for India Against England
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s record-breaking performance in the 2024 India vs England Test series saw him score a stunning 712 runs over five matches, surpassing the previous record held by Virat Kohli, who had scored 655 runs in the 2016–17 series. Known for his aggressive style and consistency, Jaiswal achieved two double centuries and three fifties, cementing his place as one of India’s top young talents.
2. Second Fastest to 1000 Test Runs Among Indians
Yashasvi Jaiswal became the second-fastest Indian batter to reach 1,000 Test runs, achieving the milestone in just 16 innings. He surpassed the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara, who took 21 and 18 innings respectively. The only Indian ahead of Jaiswal is Vinod Kambli, who reached 1,000 runs in a remarkable 14 innings.
3. Fewest Matches to 1000 Test Runs Among Indians
Jaiswal also set a record for reaching 1,000 career Test runs in the fewest matches—just nine, surpassing the previous joint record held by Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara, who took 11 matches. The overall record is held by Sir Don Bradman, who achieved the feat in only seven matches.
4. Most Runs by a Left-Handed Indian Batter in a Test Series
Jaiswal’s 712-run tally in the 2024 India vs England Test series is the highest ever by an Indian left-handed batter in a bilateral Test series, surpassing Sourav Ganguly’s 545 runs against Pakistan in 2007.
5. Second Indian Batter to Score Over 700 Runs in a Test Series
Jaiswal joined the elite company of Sunil Gavaskar as only the second Indian batter to score over 700 runs in a bilateral Test series. Gavaskar achieved this twice—first in 1971 against the West Indies (774 runs) and again in 1978/79 against the West Indies (732 runs).
6. Most Sixes in a Bilateral Test Series
Jaiswal rewrote the record books by hitting 26 sixes in the 2024 India vs England Test series, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s previous record of 19 sixes against South Africa in 2019. This explosive display of power demonstrated his aggressive batting style.
7. Joint-Most Sixes in an Innings in Test Cricket
Jaiswal matched the record for the most sixes in a Test innings, hitting 12 sixes during his 214* in the third Test at Rajkot. This remarkable feat ties him with Wasim Akram, who set the record in 1996 against Zimbabwe.
8. First Indian to Hit Two Double Hundreds in a Test Series Against England
Jaiswal made history as the first Indian batter to score two double centuries in a single Test series against England. His double tons in the second and third Tests (209 and 214*) helped India secure key victories, further highlighting his remarkable consistency.
9. Third Indian Batter to Hit Two Double Hundreds in a Test Series
Jaiswal became only the third Indian batter to score two double centuries in a bilateral Test series, following in the footsteps of Vinoo Mankad (1955–56) and Virat Kohli (2017–18).
10. Third Indian Batter to Hit Two Consecutive Double Hundreds
Jaiswal also became the third Indian batter to score double centuries in consecutive Test matches, joining the ranks of Vinod Kambli and Virat Kohli, both of whom achieved this rare feat earlier in their careers.