India vs England 5th Test: Top records of Virat Kohli that Yashasvi Jaiswal can break in Dharamshala

Yashasvi Jaiswal has left an indelible mark in the Test series against England on home soil, delivering a stellar performance. The young Indian batter's exceptional form saw him achieve consecutive double centuries in the Visakhapatnam and Rajkot Tests, contributing significantly to India's convincing victories. With the series already secured, India aims for a four-one triumph in the upcoming final dead rubber starting on March 7.

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Partnering with skipper Rohit Sharma at the top of the order, Jaiswal has amassed an impressive 655 runs at a remarkable average of 93.57, coupled with a scintillating strike rate of 78.63. His prolific run in the series has not only been instrumental in India's success but has also positioned him on the verge of surpassing some of Virat Kohli's remarkable batting records.

As the Mumbai batter prepares for action in the fifth Test in Dharamsala, anticipation builds around his potential record-breaking feats, marking Jaiswal's emergence as a key player in the Indian cricket landscape.

#3. Most runs for India against England in a Test series:

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Yashasvi Jaiswal stands on the cusp of breaking the tie with Virat Kohli, needing a solitary run to become India's highest run scorer in a bilateral Test series against England. Both Jaiswal and Kohli currently share the record with 655 runs each in a Test series against England.

Notably, Kohli achieved this feat during England's tour of India in 2016/17, bouncing back from a challenging tour in 2014. Jaiswal's potential milestone could also see him joining the elite ranks of batters who have scored 700-plus runs in an India-England Test series, a feat previously achieved by England's Graham Gooch (752 in 1990) and Joe Root (737 in 2021-22).

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#2. Most runs for India in a Test series in the 21^st century:

Yashasvi Jaiswal is gearing up for the fifth Test in Dharamsala and is poised to break Virat Kohli's remarkable batting record. With an impressive 655 runs in 8 innings, Jaiswal is just 38 runs away from surpassing Kohli's third-highest run aggregate of 692 in a bilateral Test series for India.

Further, he can also join the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as only the second Indian to score 700 or more runs in a bilateral Test series. Additionally, with 120 more runs, Jaiswal could surpass Gavaskar's record, becoming the highest run-scorer for India in a Test series, a feat that would solidify his place among cricket's rising stars.

#1. Most 100s for India against England in a Test series:

Yashasvi Jaiswal is on the cusp of rewriting records in the Test series against England. Currently sharing the second position with Virat Kohli in terms of centuries scored for India in a series, both having two centuries each, Jaiswal has the opportunity to surpass Kohli. If he manages to score a century in the next two innings, he will become the joint-highest century scorer alongside Rahul Dravid and Mohammed Azaharuddin.

Moreover, a century in both innings would elevate Jaiswal to a historic position, making him the first player to score four centuries against England in a Test series for India, surpassing all previous records. The young batter's potential record-breaking performance adds an extra layer of excitement to the final Test in Dharamsala.