The highly anticipated India vs England Test series kicked off in style, with the first Test being played at the iconic Leeds Stadium. In what marks the dawn of a new era for Indian cricket—following the retirements of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli—young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal rose to the occasion with a stunning century, helping India take a commanding position on Day 1.
By the time stumps were drawn, India had posted 238 runs in 58.4 overs, with several wickets still in hand, signaling their intent to build a big first-innings score.
Jaiswal’s Flawless Century Steals the Show
The day undoubtedly belonged to Yashasvi Jaiswal. Displaying remarkable poise and attacking flair, the left-hander smashed a superb 101 off 159 balls, decorated with 16 boundaries and a six. Batting at a strike rate of 63.52, Jaiswal kept the England bowlers under pressure and ensured that India capitalized on the good batting conditions.
KL Rahul provided able support at the top with a solid 42 runs off 78 balls, helping India lay a strong foundation. However, debutant Sai Sudharsan faced disappointment on his first outing, getting dismissed for a four-ball duck—becoming the first Indian in 14 years to register a duck on Test debut.
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant at the Crease
At the time of filing this report, captain Shubman Gill was unbeaten on a well-compiled 73 off 100 balls, steering the innings alongside Rishabh Pant, who had scored 11 runs off 26 deliveries. With these two aggressive batters still at the crease, India looks poised to post a substantial total.
India Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.
England Playing XI:
Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith (wicketkeeper), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.
Looking Ahead
With Gill and Pant at the crease, India is well-positioned to build on this platform and put England under further pressure in the coming days. Cricket fans can expect more fireworks as this exciting first Test continues.
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