Adaptability: Jaiswal’s Key to Success
What sets Jaiswal apart is not only his seven centuries but also his ability to adapt to diverse conditions and mould his game to the situation. In 26 Test matches so far, all played across different venues, he maintains an impressive average of over 52.
The southpaw has toured some of the toughest cricketing conditions in the world, including South Africa, Australia, and England. He has scored two centuries in England and one in Australia, demonstrating his ability to succeed where many Indian batters historically struggle on their maiden tours.
His first SENA (South Africa, England, and Australia) tour came in late 2023 with South Africa. Despite struggling initially, he learned valuable lessons and followed it up with a century in Adelaide. Jaiswal also marked his first Test in England with a hundred, highlighting his swift adaptability to foreign conditions.
Performance Across SENA Countries
| Country | Tests | Runs | Average | 100s/50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 5 | 391 | 43.44 | 1/2 |
| England | 5 | 411 | 41.10 | 2/2 |
| South Africa | 2 | 50 | 12.50 | 0/0 |
At home in India, Jaiswal has thrived in various venues, boasting an average of over 65 in Tests and having already notched two double centuries. His 161 in Perth against Australia further reflects his hunger and ability to handle long innings under challenging conditions.
A Rare Talent Across Formats
Jaiswal is not just a Test specialist. He is a dynamic T20 batter, attacking from the first ball with a T20I strike-rate of 164.31. This shows his incredible adaptability, switching between patient innings in Tests and aggressive stroke-play in limited-overs cricket.
In Tests, he balances patience with calculated aggression, choosing when to defend and when to attack. This dual ability to dominate across formats and conditions makes Yashasvi Jaiswal a rare gem in modern cricket—a player who can score big hundreds in Tests and effortlessly clear boundaries when the situation demands.
