Key Takeaways:
Wasim Jaffer played 31 Tests for India, scoring 1,944 runs at an average of 34.11.
He registered five Test centuries against five different oppositions.
His two double hundreds came against West Indies and Pakistan.
His best year was 2007, with multiple big knocks.
Known for his elegant stroke play, he played crucial innings in India’s Test history.
Wasim Jaffer is one of the most prolific domestic cricket players of India. These days he is one of the funniest and most knowledgeable cricket experts in the world. Wasim Jaffer has also played some international cricket in which he has made a contribution for the Indian team. He has played 31 Test Matches for India in which he has scored 1944 runs at an average of 34.11. He has hit 5 hundreds for India in Test Cricket.
What are Wasim Jaffer's best innings in Test Cricket?
Wasim Jaffer's top five Test innings include his highest score of 212 against West Indies (2006), a dominating 202 against Pakistan (2007), a match-winning 138 against Bangladesh (2007), a gritty 116 against South Africa (2007), and a crucial 100 against England (2006).
Top 5 Best Innings of Wasim Jaffer
1) 212 vs West Indies (2006)
This is the highest score by Wasim Jaffer in his international career. This was his best innings in Test Cricket. This double hundred was scored in the second batting innings for India. No other batter for India got past 100 in this innings. He batted for 399 balls in this innings. He hit 24 fours and 1 six meaning 102 runs in boundaries. He had a strike rate of 53.13 in this incredible knock. This knock ensured that this test match was a draw.
2) 202 vs Pakistan (2007)
His second double hundred in Test Cricket was a very special one for him as it came against Pakistan. This was the first innings of this Test Match and Wasim Jaffer only took 274 balls to smash his second double hundred. He smashed 34 fours In this innings meaning 136 runs in boundaries. He was striking at a very good 73.12. This was one of the most destructive double hundreds by an Indian against Pakistan.
3) 138 vs Bangladesh (2007)
Wasim Jaffer was retired hurt and therefore he was not able to continue this innings. However before that he made a brilliant 138 runs from 229 balls. Wasim Jaffer was having the time of his life and while batting first in this Test match he hit 17 fours meaning 68 runs in boundaries. He had a strike rate of 60 in this knock. Wasim Jaffer ensured that India win this test match by an innings and 239 runs.
4) 116 vs South Africa (2007)
The fourth different opposition that Wasim Jaffer has made a test century against. This time it was against South Africa away from home. It was in the year 2007 which was the best year of his career. He played for 244 balls in this innings and he hit 15 fours meaning 60 runs in boundaries. Wasim Jaffer played slower and his strike rate was 48. It looked like he was set for a big career.
5) 100 vs England (2006)
He made 5 test hundreds in his career and all 5 have come against different opposition and all of them have been sensational. This was in the fourth innings of the test match. He made sure that India did not lose this match. He made 100 runs from 198 balls. He hit 12 fours in this match saving innings meaning 48 runs in boundaries. He was striking at 50.52. Wasim Jaffer was one of the best opening batters in the world at that time.
Wasim Jaffer Test Stats:
Format | Tests |
Matches | 31 |
Innings | 58 |
Runs | 1,944 |
Highest Score | 212 |
Average | 34.1 |
Strike Rate | 48.0 |
100s | 5 |
50s | 11 |
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