Josh Inglis hammers century on Test debut: Key stats
What's the story
Australian batter Josh Inglis smashed a Test hundred on debut against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the first Test in Galle on Thursday.
The middle order batter reached the three-figure mark in just 90 balls. It's now the second-fastest Test hundred by a debutant.
Inglis joined Usman Khawaja when Australia were 401/3 after Steve Smith was dismissed.
Here are further details.
Knock
A solid effort from Inglis' blade
Inglis' 102 was laced with 10 fours and a six. He consumed 94 balls and struck at 108.51.
He shared a 146-run stand alongside Khawaja, who perished for 232.
It was a solid effort from Inglis who looked in control. He showed his range and the presence of Khawaja helped him.
Prabath Jayasuriya dismissed Inglis shortly after his century.
Feats
Feats attained by Inglis
As per Sportstar, Inglis is the latest Western Australia batter to score a century on Test debut.
The last three Aussies were also from Western Australia: Adam Voges against the West Indies in 2015, Shaun Marsh against Sri Lanka in 2011, and Marcus North against South Africa in 2009.
Meanwhile, Inglis is now the 21st Aussie to score a hundred on Test debut.
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8th century in FC cricket for Inglis
This was Inglis' 8th century in First-Class cricket. He has raced to 3,197 runs from 59 matches (97 innings), as per ESPNcricinfo. In addition, Inglis owns 12 fifties.
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Australia march ahead against hapless Sri Lanka
Australia are 600/5 at tea on Day 2. Alex Carey and Beau Webster remained unscathed. Australia had three centurions in the 1st innings - Steve Smith (141), Khawaja (232) and Inglis (102). They resumed Day 2 on 330/2.