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Josh Inglis becomes the first ever Australian wicket-keeper to score a century in both Test and T20I. The 29-year-old wicketkeeper-batter brought up his century with a well-timed three off Peiris. Inglis, who faced 94 balls and hit 10 boundaries and a six scored 104 runs at an strike rate of 108.51 before being dismissed by Prabath Jayasuriya, caught at short cover. His Hundred was well enjoyed by his mom and dad in the stands witnessing history in making as he became first ever Australian wicket-keeper to score a century in both Test and T20I.
Inglis’ achievement makes him the first Australian player since Adam Voges in 2015 to score a century on Test debut. Inglis joins the list of select group of players who managed to score centuries on debut for Australia including Shaun Marsh and Marcus North in Asia. Inglis adds up the record list with another record after being the first Australian wicketkeeper-batter to score a century in a T20I, having also set a record for the fastest T20I century by an Australian.
In a thrilling match, Australia’s total surged to 570/5, with Usman Khawaja (232), Steven Smith (141), and Travis Head (57). Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya claimed three wickets, dismissing Khawaja, Head, and Inglis, but Australia’s dominance continued. As Australia continues their dominance with Alex Carey and Beau Webster at the strike, Sri Lanka are in big trouble.
