Historic Opening Partnership Between KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in Leeds Test
In a remarkable display of batting, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have set a new record for the highest opening partnership for India in a Test match in England. Their 91-run stand surpasses a long-standing record and highlights their impressive performance. Despite Rahul falling short of a half-century, this partnership marks a significant achievement in Indian cricket history. Discover more about their record-breaking feat and the context behind it.
| Jun 20, 2025, 19:38 IST
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal Make History in Leeds Test
In the first Test match between India and England at Headingley, Leeds, KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have etched their names in history. The duo formed a remarkable opening partnership, scoring 91 runs together, marking the largest opening stand for India in a Test match in England.
This partnership has surpassed a 39-year-old record previously held by Sunil Gavaskar and K. Srikanth, who set a 64-run opening partnership against England in 1986. Now, Rahul and Jaiswal have become the record-holders for the highest opening partnership for India at Headingley.
Despite a strong performance, KL Rahul narrowly missed out on a half-century, scoring 42 runs off 78 balls with the help of eight boundaries before being caught by Brydon Carse in the slips. This partnership also ranks as the fourth-largest opening stand for India in their first Test on foreign soil.
Top Opening Partnerships in First Innings of Foreign Test Matches
283 Murali Vijay-Shikhar Dhawan vs Bangladesh, 2015
160 Virender Sehwag-Aakash Chopra vs Pakistan, Multan, 2004
117 KL Rahul-Mayank Agarwal vs South Africa, Centurion, 2021
91 Yashasvi Jaiswal-KL Rahul vs England, Leeds-2025