Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Harry Brook: Who Is Better After 16 Test Matches?

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harry Brook [Source: @bittuyash18, @Tanmaycoolkarni/x.com]

India is gearing up to face Australia in the third Test of the series at the Gabba in Brisbane. At the same time, England is also getting ready to play against New Zealand in the third and final match of the series.

India will be depending on Yashasvi Jaiswal for a solid start in the important game. The young southpaw looked in prime touch during the first Test of the series. Although he failed to continue the form in the next game, his overall form this year will give hope to the team management.

On the other hand, Harry Brook has been a prime part of the English batting in the last couple of seasons. Even in this series, Brook has been the prime run scorer for the English team.

While Brook's career is 23 matches old, Yashasvi Jaiswal has played 16 test matches so far. Let us look at a comparison between the two players after 16 Test matches.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Test Stats

Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored runs at an average nearly 55 in his young Test career. He has been one of the most consistent run-scorers for his team in the purest format of the game.

Harry Brook Test Stats

Harry Brook has been a steady presence in the English batting line-up. He has scored 2,280 runs at an average of 61.62. in the purest format. Brook's batting in the middle-order has been one of the biggest positives for his nation in the last couple of seasons.

Jaiswal vs Brook: After 16 Tests

If we see the record of the two players after 16 Test matches, then we see that Jaiswal has scored more runs. However, Brook has batted in four less innings than Jaiswal and has a better average than the Indian batter. In terms of centuries and half-centuries also Brook is ahead of Jaiswal.

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Jaiswal vs Brook: Away Test Record After 16 Matches

If we see the overseas Test record of the two players till their 16th Test match, then we see Jaiswal has so far played 6 Test matches, while Brook had played by his 16th Test. In case of the numbers, Brook is ahead of Jaiswal in all the aspects.

Jaiswal vs Brook: Home Test Record After 16 Matches

If we look at the home Test number of the two players, then Jaiswal holds the edge over Brook. In terms of runs, consistency, centuries scored and half-centuries everywhere the Indian batter is ahead when it comes to home Test matches.

Conclusion

While both Brook and Jaiswal are top-tier talents and are the future of cricket, when it comes to comparison between them after 16 Test matches, the English batter is slightly ahead of Jaiswal. Jaiswal has shown a lot of promise so far and is not too far behind in the competition. There is every chance that the Indian southpaw will catch up with Brook and might even eclipse him.

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