Rishabh Pant and Yashasvi Jaiswal Shine in Historic Test Match Against England

Historic Performance in Leeds Test

In the opening match of the five-Test series against England, Rishabh Pant delivered an outstanding performance, scoring centuries in both innings. This match marked a historic moment for India, as it was the first time five centuries were scored in a single Test match. Pant's remarkable display was complemented by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who also made a significant impact. In India's first innings, Jaiswal achieved a brilliant century, joining the elite group of players who have scored over 500 Test runs against England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an impressive 101 runs off 159 balls in the first innings of the Leeds Test. His performance allowed him to surpass Sir Don Bradman's record for the highest batting average among players with significant runs against England, boasting an average of 90.33 compared to Bradman's 89.78. However, in the second innings, Jaiswal managed only 4 runs, which brought his average down to 81.70 in Tests against England.

Top Batters by Average Against England in Tests

Sir Don Bradman - Average: 89.78 - Total Test Runs: 5,028

Stevie Dempster - Average: 88.42 - Total Test Runs: 619

Yashasvi Jaiswal - Average: 81.70 - Total Test Runs: 817

Lawrence Rowe - Average: 74.20 - Total Test Runs: 742

George Headley - Average: 71.23 - Total Test Runs: 1,852