Jacob Bethell scored his maiden Test century in the 5th Ashes Test against Australia at Sydney, joining Kapil Dev in the elite group of players with maiden hundreds in both List-A and first-class cricket.
Jacob Bethell showcased remarkable composure as he scored his maiden Test hundred in the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). The young England batter’s performance not only bolstered his team’s position in the second innings but also secured him a spot alongside cricket legends like India’s Kapil Dev in a rare international milestone.
Jacob Bethell’s Milestone Century
Jacob Bethell came to the crease after opener Zak Crawley fell in the first over of England’s second innings. While many of his teammates struggled against Australia’s formidable bowling attack, the 22-year-old displayed patience and calculated aggression. He reached his first Test century with a boundary off Beau Webster, while his family watched proudly from the stands. At the time of writing, Jacob Bethell was batting on 135, helping England cross the 100-run mark in the second innings lead.
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This century made Jacob Bethell the fifth English cricketer to score a maiden first-class hundred in a Test match. Previously, only Henry Wood (vs South Africa, 1892), Jack Russell (vs Australia, 1989), Stuart Broad (vs Pakistan, 2010), and Gus Atkinson (vs Sri Lanka, 2024) achieved this feat.
Joining a Rare International List
Bethell’s achievement places him in an exclusive group of players who have recorded maiden hundreds in both List-A and first-class formats at the international level. Alongside Kapil Dev, other cricketers to achieve this include Marlon Samuels (West Indies), Mehidy Hasan Miraz (Bangladesh), and Curtis Campher (Ireland). His maiden ODI hundred came last year against South Africa at Southampton, showcasing his versatility across formats.
Ashes Records and Youthful Feat
In addition to his maiden century, Jacob Bethell became the first cricketer in 33 years to score a maiden first-class hundred during an Ashes Test. The last to achieve this was Ian Healy for Australia in 1993. At 22 years and 76 days, Jacob Bethell also ranks as the fourth-youngest Englishman to score a century in the Ashes post-World War II, following David Gower (21y 258d in 1978), Alastair Cook (21y 357d in 2006), and Colin Cowdrey (22y 7d in 1954).
Bethell’s innings stood out for its composure under pressure, offering England a fighting chance against a dominant Australian side that had secured a 3-1 lead in the series. With this performance, Jacob Bethell has firmly announced his arrival on the international cricket stage, and fans will be eager to see how he builds on this historic milestone.
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