Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches 30 Tests across 30 venues in Galle

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Last updated Aug 15, 2026

Yashasvi Jaiswal reaches 30 Tests across 30 venues in Galle
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Yashasvi Jaiswal achieved a rare milestone by playing his 30th Test match at Galle against Sri Lanka. The India opener has played each of his initial 30 Tests at a different venue, a feat reminiscent of Sachin Tendulkar and Sanjay Manjrekar. Jaiswal's Test career began in Roseau in July 2023, and he has accumulated 2,567 runs including seven centuries. His latest innings in Galle was cut short when he was run out for 32 due to a mix-up with KL Rahul, marking his third run-out in Test cricket.

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  • Jaiswal played his 30th Test in Galle on August 15, 2026.
  • He has scored 2,567 runs in his first 30 Tests.
  • His highest score is an unbeaten 214.
  • This was Jaiswal's third run-out in Test matches.
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When Yashasvi Jaiswal walked out to bat in Galle for the first Test against Sri Lanka, he was playing the 30th Test of his career. The milestone came with an unusual record - Jaiswal has played each of his first 30 Tests at a different venue. The India opener has never played a Test at the same ground twice. His journey began in Roseau in July 2023 and, after stops across the Caribbean, South Africa, India, England and Australia, he reached his 30th Test in Galle on Saturday.

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