Yashasvi Jaiswal is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming two-match Test series against Bangladesh, starting September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Currently, Jaiswal has accumulated 1028 runs in the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 cycle. To make history, he needs just 132 more runs. Achieving this would propel him past Ajinkya Rahane’s record of 1159 runs, set during the WTC 2019-21 cycle, and make Jaiswal the Indian batter with the most runs in a single WTC cycle.
India will resume Test cricket after a 45-day break, and the series against Bangladesh is expected to draw considerable attention, particularly with Jaiswal’s potential record-setting performance. The young left-handed opener has already demonstrated remarkable talent and consistency, and surpassing Rahane’s record would mark a major milestone early in his career.
Jaiswal is currently one of only three Indian batters, alongside Rahane and Rohit Sharma, to have scored 1000 runs in a single WTC cycle. His achievement would not only highlight his exceptional skills but also underscore his role as a rising star in Indian cricket. As the series unfolds, all eyes will be on Jaiswal to see if he can secure this historic accomplishment and further cement his place in the Indian cricketing landscape.
