Josh Inglis Shines on Test Debut with Record-Breaking Century
In a thrilling display of talent and determination, Josh Inglis made a sensational Test debut for Australia against Sri Lanka, scoring 102 runs off just 94 balls on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle. His remarkable innings included reaching his century in a mere 90 balls, marking it as the second-fastest debut Test hundred in cricket history. The record for the fastest remains with India’s Shikhar Dhawan, who achieved the milestone in 85 balls against Australia in 2013.
Fastest Test Centuries on Debut
- Shikhar Dhawan (India) – 85 balls vs Australia (2013)
- Josh Inglis (Australia) – 90 balls vs Sri Lanka (2025)
- Dwayne Smith (West Indies) – 93 balls vs South Africa (2003)
Inglis reached his century with an elegant back-foot shot for three runs before being caught at cover shortly after, maintaining the attacking momentum as Australia approached 600 runs. His innings highlighted a remarkable trend in Australian cricket where the last three players to score debut Test centuries hailed from Western Australia. This lineage includes Adam Voges, who scored against the West Indies in 2015, Shaun Marsh against Sri Lanka in 2011, and Marcus North against South Africa in 2009.
Inglis’s achievement is further complemented by stellar performances from his teammates, with Usman Khawaja scoring a magnificent 232 runs and Steve Smith contributing 141. The Yorkshire-born cricketer received his baggy green cap from Australian Test legend Geoff Marsh, marking a memorable initiation into the world of Test cricket.
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