Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks India skipper Rohit Sharma's 13-year-old T20I record

In an explosive display, Yashasvi Jaiswal blazed his way to an unbeaten 84 off just 51 balls, propelling India to a resounding nine-wicket victory over the West Indies in the fourth T20I clash held in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday. Jaiswal's onslaught left the West Indies bowling attack reeling, as he hammered 11 fours and three sixes, firmly stamping his authority on the match. He forged a crucial 165-run opening partnership with Shubman Gill, the highest for an Indian pair in T20Is. 

3 things you need to know

• Yashasvi Jaiswal made his T20I debut in the same series
• He scored 84 off 51 balls in his second T20I game for India
• Jaiswal broke Rohit Sharma's 13-year-old record

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Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Rohit Sharma's record

Jaiswal's commanding performance helped India level the five-match series, setting the stage for the decisive final match on Sunday. The 21-year-old not only claimed the Player of the Match accolade but also shattered a significant record previously held by India's captain, Rohit Sharma. With his remarkable innings, Jaiswal became the youngest Indian batsman to achieve a score of 75 or more runs in a T20I encounter.

[Yashasvi Jaiswal plays a shot during the IND vs WI T20i Series; Image: AP]

Achieving this milestone at the age of 21 years and 227 days, he surpassed the previous record held by Rohit, who accomplished the feat at the age of 23 years and seven days when he scored an unbeaten 79 against Australia in Bridgetown in 2010. 

Youngest India batters to score 75+ in T20Is

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal - 84* (21 years and 227 days)
2. Rohit Sharma - 79* (23 years and seven days)
3. Shubman Gill - 129* (23 years 146 days)
4. Suresh Raina - 101 (23 years 156 days)
5. Ishan Kishan - 89 (23 years 221 days)

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IND vs WI, 4th T20I

Chasing a target of 179 set by West Indies, which appeared challenging on the sluggish surface, both Jaiswal and Gill made swift work of the task. They stitched together a partnership of 165 runs before Gill departed for a commendable 77 in the 16th over. Jaiswal, however, remained in the middle and finished the game along with Tilak Varma. 

Notably, both Jaiswal and Gill marked their maiden half-centuries of the ongoing T20I series against the Windies. India's captain, Hardik Pandya, lauded the young opening pair's performance in the post-match presentation. Earlier in the series, Jaiswal made his debut for India in Test cricket. He scored a brilliant century in the match. 

Image: AP