Shubman Gill's Century Leads India to Strong Position in 1st Test Against England

In the first Test match against England, Indian captain Shubman Gill scored a brilliant century, propelling India to a total of 359 runs for 3 wickets. Alongside Rishabh Pant, who scored 65, Gill's performance was pivotal as India navigated through a challenging session. The match saw a strong start from the Indian top order, despite a couple of quick wickets for England. As the game unfolds, fans are eager to see how both teams will respond in the coming sessions.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 21, 2025, 15:23 IST

India's Dominance in the 1st Test

In the opening Test match against England at Leeds, Indian captain Shubman Gill showcased his batting prowess by scoring a remarkable century, helping the team reach a total of 359 runs for the loss of three wickets. At one point, Gill was unbeaten on 127 runs, while his deputy Rishabh Pant contributed a solid 65 runs. Earlier, Ben Stokes dismissed centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal shortly after the final session began. India went into lunch at 92 for 2, with Gill still at the crease alongside Jaiswal, who was nearing a half-century. The opening partnership between Jaiswal and KL Rahul was fruitful, yielding 91 runs during the first session. However, England managed to end the session on a high note by claiming two wickets in just five deliveries, including the dismissal of newcomer B Sai Sudharsan, who was out for a duck.

Team Lineups

India Playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna.

England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.