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In a breathtaking display of skill and composure, Josh Inglis marked his Test debut with a spectacular century on Day 2 of the first Test between Sri Lanka and Australia. Playing in challenging conditions at the Galle Int൩ernational Stadium, Inglis reached his hundred off just 90 balls, a stunning achievement for any cricketer, especially on debut.
A century to remember for Josh Inglis
Inglis’ century came off a perfectly timed punch to deep extra cover, sealing his place in history. The ball was short-of-a-length and angled across, but Inglis was quick to adjust, shifting his weight back and placing the ball in the gaps. As he raised his bat in celebration, his proud parents could be seen in the stands, shari𝔉ng in the joy of their son’s monumental achievement.
A historic milestone
By scoring a century on debut, Inglis became the 21st Australian cricketer to achieve this remarkable feat. The century not only demonstrated his immense potential but also highlighted his readiness to take on the rigors of Test cricket. The timi﷽ng couldn’t have been better, as Australia looked to solidify their position in the match with a commanding total.
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Boost for Australia’s total
Inglis’ innings significantly contributed to Australia’s consolidation of their position in the match. His ability to adapt to the conditions in Galle and the pressure of a debut Test only added to the admiration he garnered from fans and experts alike. Notably, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja too have scored𒅌 magnificent knocks. While Khawaja smashed a brilliant double hundred (232), captain Smith scored 141 to mark his 35th Test ton. Australia have posted 584/5 after 139 overs.
Here is how fans reacted:
That’s a dazzling 💯 on debut by Josh Ingli🐻s 👏👏�𝐆�
— Damien Fleming (@bowlologist)
🚨 HUNDRED FOR JOSH INGLIS ON HIS TEST🦋 D﷽EBUT FROM JUST 90 BALLS 🚨
– Inglis is part of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns)
The raw emotions of a pair of proud parents soaking in every bit of the moment when they’re son made a ce🌊n🔴tury on Test debut. What a moment for Josh Inglis along with his dad Martin & mum Sarah
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07)
HUNDRED FOR JOSH INGLIS ON TEST DEBUT..!!!!
– He smashed 101* runs from just 90 balls on his debut Test Match against Sri Lanka in first Test Match.
— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh)
A debut Test ton for Josh Inglis
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny)
What a century from Josh Inglish on his test debut that too of just 90 balls & the way Inglish's father gave flying kisses to his son🤌🏻❤️
Great signs for Cricket Australia &🍸; PBKS, Inglish has great future ahead❤️
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841)
Josh Inglis is such a talent and looks a complete cricketer , thank𓃲fully got his chance in Test matches as well 🔥
— Classic Mojito (@classic_mojito)
Josh Inglis of Australia scores 100 on debut.
— Robert Cianflone (@Sportsnapper71)
Josh Inglis's game against quality spin has been impressive, uses feet well against spinners and plays reverse sweeps nicely too! That's always a pre-requisite to success in IPL.
Can turn out to be a dark horse for Punjab th🌄is 𓄧season!— Gagan Chawla (@toecrushrzzz)
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ ON TEST DEBUT OFF JUS𝓡T 90 BALLS 🔥 .🦂 JOSH INGLIS THE POCKET DYNAMO
— AARYAN (@AARYAN0791)
Josh Inglꦯis scores the second-fastest century on Test de🍌but! 👏
— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16)
Josh Inglis is just the 2️⃣1️⃣st Australian test cricketer to score a t💃on on debut 🔥
— Random Stats Guy (@randostatsguy)
A proud moment for Josh Inglis and his family! 🎉💯 What a dream start to hi🥂s red-ball career!
— lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk)
Hundred on Test Debut for Josh Inglis 🔥 💯
— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
Josh Inglis becomes the first Yorkshireman to score a Test hundred in the Ashes year of 2025 with a debut effort for Australia v Sri Lanka in Galle. Here he is getting a Year 8 sports award from Kaiser Chiefs as a 13-year-old in 2008, two years before ꩵemigrating.
— Richard Gibson (@richardgibsonDM)
🚨Josh Inglis brings up 100 o🌸n debuꩵt just off 90 balls🚨
— manzur shaban (@Manzurshaban123)
A proud moment for Josh Inglis and his family! 🎉💯 What a dream start to his ෴red-ball career!
— Diptiman Yadav (@diptiman_6450)
Century on Test Debut for Josh Inglis 🔥
Overall 118th Player ✅
21st Australian ✅
To Score Century on Test Debut— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar)
Take a bow Josh Inglis
102 of 94 balls
One of the greatest test debut innings ever 👏💪🏏
— Patrick Ryen (@PatrickRyen)
Only five Australian men have made a century on Test debut during Josh Inglis' lifetime: Michael Clarke, Marcus North, Shaun Marsh, Adam Voges … and Josh Inglis.
— Brydon Coverdale (@brydoncoverdale)