Yashasvi Jaiswal made history in the first Test against Australia. He scored a brilliant century at Perth’s Optus Stadium. It was a proud moment for Indian cricket and for Jaiswal.

Jaiswal had a rough start to the match. He was dismissed for a duck in the first innings by Mitchell Starc. But he made a strong comeback in the second innings. He reached his fifty off 123 balls. Then, he picked up the scoring pace.

A Memorable Century

On the third day, Jaiswal reached his century with a six. The shot came off Josh Hazlewood’s bowling. It showed his confidence and skill. He scored his century in 205 balls, hitting eight boundaries and three sixes.

Breaking Records

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s century was historic. He is the fifth Indian opener to score 150 or more in a Test in Australia. He joined players like Sunil Gavaskar and Virender Sehwag. He also became the second player after Graeme Smith to turn his first four Test centuries into 150-plus scores.Jaiswal’s innings helped India take a big lead. He partnered with KL Rahul, who scored 62 runs. Together, they gave India a 321-run advantage.

Jaiswal’s performance earned him praise worldwide. Adam Gilchrist called him “The New King.” Brett Lee admired his confidence and calmness. Jaiswal’s ability to recover from a poor start amazed everyone.