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Yashasvi Jaiswal Outshines Chris Gayle in Test Cricket
9 Oct
Summary
- Jaiswal scores 2,245 runs at 49.88 average in 25 Tests
- Jaiswal has 6 centuries, Gayle had 2 after same number of matches
- Jaiswal averages 62.38 against England, Gayle averaged 25.27 against India
As of October 10, 2025, Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has made a remarkable start to his Test career, outshining the early numbers of West Indies great Chris Gayle. In just 25 matches, Jaiswal has amassed 2,245 runs at an impressive average of 49.88, including 6 centuries and 12 half-centuries.
In contrast, Gayle had scored 1,374 runs at 33.51 after the same number of Tests. Jaiswal has particularly excelled against England, scoring 1,123 runs at 62.38 in 10 matches. He has also performed well in Australia (391 runs at 43.44) and West Indies (302 runs at 75.50).
While Jaiswal struggled in the recent two-match series against South Africa, he has shown his class on challenging tours and is poised to become a mainstay in the Indian Test lineup. The left-handed opener will look to continue his fine form in the upcoming second Test against the West Indies in Delhi starting on October 10.
