Yashasvi Jaiswal eyes historic feat in WTC: Details here
What's the story
India's rising batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the verge of making history in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC). The 22-year-old needs just 132 runs from the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, to become India's highest run-scorer in a single edition of the WTC. This achievement would surpass former Indian skipper Ajinkya Rahane's record of 1,159 runs set during the 2019-21 WTC cycle.
Record run
Jaiswal's impressive WTC performance
Jaiswal has already amassed 1,028 runs in the current WTC cycle at 68.53. This places him among an elite group of Indian cricketers, including Rahane and Rohit Sharma, who have scored over 1,000 runs in a single WTC cycle. The young batter is also tied for second place on the scoring charts for this edition of the championship with England's Ben Duckett.
Chasing leader
Jaiswal's pursuit of Root's record
Jaiswal is not just eyeing Rahane's record, but also has his sights set on surpassing England's Joe Root, who currently leads the WTC scoring charts with 1,398 runs. He needs another 371 runs to overtake Root. This ambitious target underscores Jaiswal's impressive form and potential in the ongoing championship.
Team standing
India's position and upcoming WTC series
India currently leads the WTC standings with a points percentage of 68.52. The team's upcoming series in the championship include matches against Bangladesh (two Tests at home), New Zealand (three Tests at home), and Australia (five Tests away). These fixtures present further opportunities for Jaiswal to pursue his record-breaking ambitions.