India’s rising star, Yashasvi Jaiswal, has achieved a career-defining moment with his maiden ODI century, a magnificent 116 not out, against South Africa. This pivotal innings guided India to a comprehensive nine-wicket triumph, securing the ODI series 2-1. The young batsman has now etched his name in the annals of Indian cricket by becoming the sixth male player to score centuries in all three international formats.
The 23-year-old’s feat places him among elite company, including current teammates like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. This accomplishment, achieved in just his fourth ODI, highlights his exceptional talent and adaptability. Jaiswal’s patient yet aggressive approach was key to successfully chasing the target of 271. He forged a crucial opening partnership that set the tone for the chase.
His unbeaten century, studded with 12 fours and two sixes, came off 111 balls and was a testament to his growing maturity on the international stage. The crowd in Visakhapatnam witnessed a display of controlled aggression and skill. Having already scored Test and T20I centuries, this ODI hundred completes Jaiswal’s all-format century collection, confirming his status as a future leader for the Indian cricket team.