Josh Inglis Boxes Second Player to Score Fastest Century in Debut Test: Jose English has created history. He has become the 21st player to score a century while making his Test cricket debut for Australia. Not only this, he has also become the 118th batsman in the world to do such a feat. While batting on the fifth order against Sri Lanka, he appeared in great rhythm. He faced a total of 94 balls for the team. Meanwhile, he managed to score 102 runs at a strike rate of 108.51. During this time, 10 fours and a beautiful six were seen with his bat.
Prabhat Jayasuriya rein in English innings
In Galle, Jose English was put on the best innings by Slow Left Arm Orthodox spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya. The last ball of Jayasuriya, who brought the 133rd over of the innings from his team, could not understand English. The result was that he was caught in the hands of Kamindu Mendis. When the wicket of English fell, the team’s score was 570 runs at the loss of five wickets after the end of 133 overs.
English became the second batsman in the world to score the fastest century in debut test
During the match, English batted excellently and completed a century in just 90 balls. With which he has become the second batsman in the world to score the fastest century while making his Test debut. In the first place, the name of former Team India opener Shikhar Dhawan comes. Who scored a century against 85 balls in Mohali against Australia in 2013.
Australia dicklear for their first innings 654/6 runs
Batting first after winning the toss in Galle, the Australian team has declared their first innings for 654/6 runs. Usman Khwaja was the highest scorer while starting the innings for the team. Who played the most double century of 232 runs in 352 balls at a strike rate of 65.90.
Apart from Khwaja, Captain Steve Smith contributed 141 runs in 251 balls at a strike rate of 56.17 and Jose English contributed 102 runs in 94 balls. In the first innings from the opposition team, Prabhat Jayasuriya and Jeffrey Wandersce took three wickets respectively.
Also read- VIDEO: What to name this catch of ‘Baby AB de Villiers’? The jump in the air without caring about life