"Has a higher ceiling than Shubman" - Fans hail Yashasvi Jaiswal for scoring maiden ODI century in IND vs SA 2025 3rd ODI 

Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal finally delivered in the 50-over format with a breathtaking maiden century in the third ODI against South Africa in Visakhapatnam on December 6. While boasting an excellent Test and T20I record, the 23-year-old had found the going challenging in ODIs, averaging only 18.33 in three outings.

However, with the series hanging in the balance at 1-1 and India chasing 271, Jaiswal showcased his best in the deciding ODI. The southpaw overcame a scratchy start to complete his maiden ODI ton off 111 deliveries.

He eventually finished unbeaten on 116 from 121 balls, helping India pull off a comfortable nine-wicket win. Jaiswal also became only the sixth Indian batter with a century in all three formats of international cricket.

Fans on X hailed Yashasvi Jaiswal for his sensational maiden ODI century with the following reactions:

Abhishek Dhiman

@Abhi_dhiman8090

Congratulations to Yashasvi Jaiswal on his maiden ODI hundred! A brilliant knock that announces a superstar in the making 🔥🔥🎉 #INDvsSA3rdodi

Mehran

@mehran_821

Hundred for Yashasvi Jaiswal! 🔥 Fearless, flawless, phenomenal — ODI cricket ka naya superstar! 🇮🇳💙 What a century! #Jaiswal #TeamIndia #INDvSA

Vikram Mahendra

@ElRealesVikram

If you don't rate Yashasvi Jaiswal, you shouldn't be watching cricket

Fans continued displaying their appreciation for Jaiswal, with one saying:

"Jaiswal has higher ceiling than Shubman."

"Saying it again, If Jaiswal gets the same backing and opportunities as Gill, he could potentially have better stats across all formats," said a fan.

"The JAIZ-BALL has finally did it. Maiden ODI century for Yashasvi Jaiswal against South Africa at Vizag in the series decider match. Stood tall against all the odds and had his moment from the pitch," a fan posted.

"I have to control my thoughts on what shots I can play" - Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal admitted that the challenges of striking the right balance in terms of batting tempo got the better of him in the first two ODIs. After scoring only 40 runs in the first two games, the pressure was on Jaiswal to deliver the goods, given the competition for spots in the Indian setup.

However, with his heroic efforts tonight, the youngster now boasts nine international centuries, including two in the white-ball formats.

Talking about his Player of the Match showing at the post-match presentation, Jaiswal said (via Cricbuzz):

"I really enjoyed and I'm really grateful and blessed. We have been chatting a lot about we can play, set the tempo. Last two games I couldn't convert and I was thinking how I can balance the innings. Sometimes I was thinking of attacking, then run the singles. I have to control my thoughts on what shots I can play. If it requires, I need to go after the bowlers."

The nine-wicket win ensured India did not lose the ODI series, following their 0-2 setback against the Proteas in the Tests. The two teams will battle in a five-match T20I series, starting in Cuttack on December 9.