Yashasvi Jaiswal hits consecutive centuries in two matches against New Zealand A

Ahead of the Test series against New Zealand A, India's opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has recorded centuries in two consecutive matches following a brilliant performance. According to a report by Sportstar, Jaiswal scored 102 runs off 138 balls in the third four-day match played at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln.

In this match, he completed his century in 127 balls, which included 16 fours and 2 sixes. He completed his century by hitting consecutive boundaries against Dean Foxcroft. However, after scoring the century, he had to seek medical assistance due to muscle cramps. Following this break during the game, his rhythm appeared to be affected, as he was out shortly after while attempting to drive a ball from Danru Ferns.

Earlier, in the second match played at Hagley, Jaiswal played an unbeaten innings of 155 runs. The Indian team in this third match of the series included a total of 8 Test players, including Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Washington Sundar, and Prasidh Krishna.

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal plays for the Indian national cricket team in all formats. He made his debut in the first Test against West Indies in July 2023 and scored a century in the first innings. He plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and for Rajasthan Royals in the IPL. He was included in Time magazine's 2025 Time 100 Next list.