Yashasvi Jaiswal Becomes First to Reach 1,000 Runs in 2023, Leads India to Victory Over Sri Lanka

Yashasvi Jaiswal reached the milestone of 1,000 runs in international cricket for 2023 during a T20I match against Sri Lanka. His quick 30 off 15 balls contributed to India's victory, putting them 2-0 up in the series.

In a standout performance, India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has become the first player to reach 1,000 runs in international cricket this calendar year. Jaiswal achieved this feat during India's second T20I match against Sri Lanka at Pallekele.

Jaiswal's blistering 30 off 15 balls, featuring three boundaries and two sixes, was instrumental in a rain-shortened run-chase of 78 runs. He now boasts 1,023 runs from 13 matches in 2023, with an average of 63.93 and a strike rate of 94.54. His record includes two centuries and five half-centuries.

His nearest competitors include Kusal Mendis with 888 runs and Afghanistan's Ibrahim Zadran with 844 runs. Jaiswal's 2023 record covers six Test matches, where he scored 740 runs at an average of 74.00, and seven T20Is, tallying 283 runs at an average of 47.16. His efforts have positioned India 2-0 up in the series. Bowler Ravi Bishnoi's figures of 3/26 earned him the 'Player of the Match' award as India clinched a three-wicket win with nine balls to spare.