Presenting Australian batters to slam debut Test centuries in Asia
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Australia's wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis has made a sensational entry into Test cricket, scoring a century on debut. The 29-year-old accomplished the milestone during the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, January 30. As per ESPNcricinfo, Inglis is only the second Australian to score a Test century on debut in Sri Lanka. Here we look at the Australians with debut Test century on Asian soil.
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Josh Inglis - 102 in Galle, 2025
Inglis recorded the second-fastest century on Test debut, having taken just 90 balls to get the milestone in Galle. His brilliance played a huge role in Australia's mammoth first innings total of 654/6d. He smashed 10 fours and one six during his 102-run stay (94 balls). Batting at No. 5, Inglis also stitched a solid partnership with Usman Khawaja (232), adding 146 runs for the fourth wicket.
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Shaun Marsh - 141 in Pallekele, 2011
As mentioned, Inglis became the second Australian to register a debut Test century in Sri Lanka. He joined Shaun Marsh, who made a gritty 141 in the second innings of the 2011 Pallekele match. Batting at number three, Marsh frustrated the Lankan bowlers as he tackled 315 deliveries (18 fours). The southpaw stitched a 258-run stand with Michael Hussey (142) as the Aussies finished at 317/6d. The game resulted in a draw.
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Michael Clarke - 151 in Bengaluru, 2004
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke made his Test debut against India in the year 2004 and scored a brilliant 151 in Bengaluru. He batted at number six and smoked 18 fours and four maximums during his 248-ball stay. Clarke added 167 runs with Adam Gilchrist (102) for the sixth wicket as the Aussies posted 474/10 in their first innings. They eventually sealed the contest by 217 runs.