2024 has proved to be a memorable year for Indian young batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, his performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has been average so far. He has scored only one century in three Test matches, but the statistics of the year clearly show his hard work and ability. Yashasvi is now in the race to become the highest Test run-scorer this year and the Melbourne Test is a golden opportunity for him.
A chance to leave Root behind
In 2024, Yashasvi has so far scored a total of 1312 runs in 27 innings of 14 Test matches at an average of 52.48. These include three brilliant centuries and seven half-centuries. At the same time, England's veteran batsman Joe Root has scored 1556 runs in 31 innings of 17 Tests this year and he is at the top. Yashasvi needs 245 runs in the Melbourne Test to surpass Root. The Boxing Day Test, scheduled to be held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from December 26 to December 30, will be a big platform for them.
Performance against Australia so far
Yashasvi's performance in the current series against Australia has been mixed. In the Perth Test, he played a brilliant innings of 161 runs, but his bat remained silent in the remaining five innings. In this series, he has so far scored only 193 runs at an average of 38.60. However, in Melbourne, his eyes will be on improving this figure further.
A chance to make a big score on the Melbourne pitch
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is traditionally considered helpful for batsmen. In such a situation, Yashasvi will have a great chance to make a big score. This Test match is India's last Test of this year, so Yashasvi will try his best to make it memorable with his batting.
Big expectations in the last Test
In the year 2024, Yashasvi Jaiswal has proved himself as a brilliant batsman. Now the Melbourne Test is the last chance for him to surpass Joe Root to become the biggest Test run-scorer of the year. Will Yashasvi overcome this challenge? All eyes will be on this match to see if it will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in New Delhi.