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[Watch] Parents Shower Flying Kisses As PBKS Star Josh Inglis Slams Century On Test Debut

Akshita Patel

 Josh Inglis slams a hundred on his Test debut for Australia [Source: @7Cricket/X.com] Josh Inglis slams a hundred on his Test debut for Australia [Source: @7Cricket/X.com]

Josh Inglis slammed a historic century against Sri Lanka on his Test debut for Australia. As Inglis roared in delight, his parents in the stands showered him with flying kisses before sharing an emotional hug to celebrate the extraordinary moment.

The first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka held at Galle was heavily dominated by the visiting team. Usman Khawaja slammed a historic double century before getting dismissed on 232 off 352 balls by Jayasuriya.

Moreover, Steve Smith also hit a ton to end up with 141 off 251 balls. They had a 266-run partnership for the third wicket. To further put Australia in a strong position, debutant Josh Inglis unravelled his magic.

Josh Inglis' parents get emotional as the debutant slams maiden Test ton

Coming to bat at no.5, Josh Inglis was rather quick in piling up runs. He knew Australia had the platform to post a gigantic first-inning total and outsmart Sri Lanka out of the contest. 

Hence, with a strike rate of 108.51, Inglis brought his hundred off 90 balls, marking his maiden ton in Test cricket.

He became the 21st Australian cricketer to slam a century on debut and the first one since 2015. Moreover, Inglis had his parents in the stands to celebrate his notable achievement. 

As he completed his third run, his dad showered flying kisses from the stand and shared an emotional hug with his mother before applauding his son’s extraordinary inning.

While Josh Inglish was dismissed on 102 off 94 balls by Jayasuriya, his blazing hundred helped Australia surpass the 500-run mark. The Aussies are heading for a strong finish, with Sri Lanka on the brink of a humiliating outcome.

Usman Khawaja scripts historic double-ton

Usman Khawaja stole the show in the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Galle. He converted his 16th Test century into a double century to topple record books. He became the only Australian player to slam a double ton in Sri Lanka and the fifth to hit one in Asia. He also knit a 266-run partnership with Steve Smith, marking the highest third-wicket partnership for Australia in Sri Lanka in the Test format.