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In a crucial Asian Games 2023 Qualifier 1 against Nepal, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s remarkable century paved the way for India‘s dominant performance. His superb innings, supported by quickfire cameos from Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube, enabled the Men in Blue to post an imposing total of 202/4. Jaiswal’s century not only marked a historic achievement for him but also showcased the depth of talent in India’s T20I batting lineup.
Bowlers shine in the defense
Defending their formidable total, Indian bowlers demonstrated their skills in containing the Nepalese batting lineup. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi emerged as the star performer, taking three crucial wickets while conceding only 24 runs in his four overs. Pacer Avesh Khan complemented Bishnoi’s efforts with his impressive figures of 3/32. This collective bowling display underscored India’s well-rounded strength in both batting and bowling departments.
Yashasvi Jaiswal joins the T20I century club
Jaiswal’s stellar century in this match also etched his name in the record books, making him the eighth Indian batter to achieve a T20I hundred. This illustrious list includes prominent names such as Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda and Suresh Raina. Jaiswal’s achievement adds another layer of depth to India’s T20I batting lineup and bodes well for the team’s future prospects.
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Five Indian players who scored the fastest centuries in T20 internationals:
1. Rohit Sharma:
Rohit boasts the record for India’s fastest T20I century, achieved in just 35 balls against Sri Lanka in 2017. His explosive innings saw him score 118 runs off 43 deliveries, featuring an impressive 12 fours and 10 sixes.
2. Suryakumar Yadav:
Suryakumar stands as the second-fastest century-maker for India in T20Is, reaching the milestone in just 45 balls against Sri Lanka in 2023. His unbeaten innings amassed 112 runs off 51 balls, making him the first player to record three T20I centuries without opening the batting.
3. KL Rahul:
KL Rahul secured the third position in this list with his destructive century against West Indies in Florida in 2016, requiring only 46 balls to reach the three-figure mark.
4. Suryakumar Yadav:
Suryakumar showcased his batting talent in 2022 with a century in 48 balls against England at Nottingham. He scored a scintillating 117 runs off 55 balls, even though India fell short by 17 runs in that game.
5. Yashasvi Jaiswal:
Jaiswal made history by becoming the youngest Indian to score a T20I century in just 48 deliveries during the Asian Games in 2023. His brilliant knock of 100 runs off 49 balls included 8 fours and seven sixes.
6. Suryakumar Yadav:
Suryakumar;s remarkable 2022 featured another century against New Zealand in November. He scored his ton in just 49 balls, contributing significantly to India’s 65-run victory in the fixture.
