Yashasvi Jaiswal misses 10 runs, 1990 Test runs in 39 innings; one step away from fastest 2000
Yashasvi Jaiswal Misses History: Falls Just 10 Runs Short of Breaking Rahul Dravid’s 26-Year-Old Record
During the Edgbaston Test against England, young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal once again showcased his immense talent. However, he narrowly missed out on making history. In the first innings, the left-hander scored a brilliant 87 runs—but if he’d added just 10 more, he would have become the fastest Indian to reach 2,000 Test runs.
39 Innings, 1,990 Runs
Jaiswal has amassed 1,990 runs in just 39 innings of his brief Test career. Had he scored 10 more runs, he would have hit the 2,000-run landmark in the same innings, surpassing the records of India’s legendary duo, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag .
Dravid & Sehwag’s Record
- Rahul Dravid reached 2,000 Test runs in 40 innings, against New Zealand at Hamilton in 1999 .
- Virender Sehwag matched that feat in 40 innings against Australia in Chennai, 2004 .
By falling just short at 87, Jaiswal remained 10 runs behind what would have made him the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs (39 innings).
Jaiswal’s Current Form
Since debuting in July 2023 against the West Indies, Jaiswal has played 21 Tests (39 innings), averaging 53.78. His tally includes 5 centuries and 11 half-centuries, with a highest score of 214* .
In England in 2025, he’s been in impressive touch: a century at Headingley and now his 87 at Edgbaston
Edgbaston Knock & Key Stats
- Scored 87 off 107 balls, including 13 fours, before being caught behind off Ben Stokes .
- His 87 is the highest individual score by an Indian opener at Edgbaston, surpassing Sudhir Naik’s 77 from 1974 .
Opportunity Still Awaits
Jaiswal still has a chance in India’s second innings. Scoring 10 more runs will tie the record; 11 or more sets a new milestone as the fastest Indian to 2,000 Test runs .
Conclusion
While Jaiswal fell just short this time, his overall numbers reflect a rising star in Test cricket. With 1,990 runs in 39 innings, an average over 53, and history-making form in England, he’s poised to break the record in the very next innings. If he succeeds, he’ll join, and surpass, the ranks of India’s greats—and set a new benchmark for future generations.
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