A Quiet Rise, Venue by Venue
For a 23-year-old still finding his way in international cricket, Yashasvi Jaiswal is doing a lot more than just showing promise — he’s already delivering. Six Test centuries. Six different venues. Four different countries. No home-track padding. No easy runs.
In an era where many young batters take time to settle into the rigours of Test cricket — especially away from home — Jaiswal seems to have skipped the learning curve.
What’s most striking? Not just the numbers, but where and how those numbers have come.
More Than Stats — It’s Situational Awareness
Jaiswal’s centuries haven’t come when the going’s easy. He’s walked out to bat when India’s top order has been shaken, when conditions were unfamiliar, and when the team needed someone to stay put. And that’s exactly what he’s done — building innings patiently, absorbing pressure, and keeping the scoreboard moving.
There’s no showmanship. No drama. Just smart, composed batting. That’s rare.
“He reminds me of a young Dravid — calm, methodical, and hungry,”
said Ravi Shastri on air during the Oval Test.
It’s not just a compliment. It’s a pattern.
Six Centuries. Six Surfaces. One Message.
Here’s where Jaiswal’s Test tons have come so far (as of August 2025):
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Roseau (Dominica, West Indies)
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Visakhapatnam (India)
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Rajkot (India)
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Perth (Australia)
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Headingley (England)
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The Oval (England)
Fast, slow, turning, swinging — he’s handled it all.
That he hasn’t repeated a venue yet is more than a fun trivia point. It’s a statement about how well he travels. How comfortably he adapts.
And with four of those six centuries coming against England — one of the most tactically sharp bowling attacks in Test cricket — it’s not a stretch to say Jaiswal has passed some serious exams already.
Not Chasing Records — Just Playing Smart Cricket
There’s something old-school about the way he goes about his batting. He’s not in a rush. He doesn’t seem interested in making the highlight reel. He just focuses on the next ball. On building partnerships. On getting India out of a tough spot — or deepening a strong one.
He doesn’t raise his bat like a man proving something. He raises it like someone who knows there’s more to come.
A Foundation Stronger Than Most
Jaiswal may still be early in his Test career, but there’s already a feeling that he’s built to last. That this isn’t a purple patch. This is just how he plays.
If he keeps growing at this rate, we won’t be talking about his potential much longer. We’ll be talking about his place among the best Indian openers to ever play the game.
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