Here is the list of all Indian batters to score century on Test debut

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal created history in the first Test of the ongoing two-match series against West Indies by scoring a century in his debut Test innings against West Indies in Roseau, Dominica. The young talent showcased his skills and determination, reaching an unbeaten 143 to cement his place among the elite list of Indian cricketers. Jaiswal’s achievement adds him to an esteemed group of players who have achieved this remarkable feat in their first Test appearance. The list includes renowned names such as Sourav Ganguly, Virender Sehwag, Rohit Sharma, and more.

The young cricketer’s exceptional performance has also brought attention to India’s rich pool of talented players. With this century, Jaiswal has announced his arrival on the international stage and has given selectors a pleasant headache when it comes to future team selections.

As Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to bat, Indian cricket fans eagerly await the conclusion of his innings, hoping for more runs to be added to his tally. Regardless of the final score, Jaiswal has already made a mark in Test cricket and has set a high standard for himself going forward.

The third player to score a century on debut against the West Indies

With his amazing batting performance, Jaiswal also became the third Indian batter to score a century on Debut against the West Indies. Following the trend of Mumbai batters scoring centuries against the West Indies, Jaiswal joined Rohit Sharma and Prithvi Shaw on the list.

Notably, there are 17 Indians who have scored a tonne in their debut Test match. While 14 out of them scored it in their debut innings. The three players who scored centuries in the second innings of the debut test are Lala Amarnath, Abbas Ali Baig, and GR Vishwanath.

It’s worth noting that the last four Indian batters who scored a century in their debut innings are from Mumbai. Jaiswal joined Rohit, Shaw, and Shreyas Iyer on this list. Meanwhile, after hammering a brilliant century, Jaiswal also became the highest run scorer in his debut Test innings away from home for India. He surpassed Sourav Ganguly and Suresh Raina in this elite list.

Here is the list of Indian players who scored centuries on their debut: