In a thrilling start to the first Test, Shubman Gill marked his debut as India captain with a stunning century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal also shone brightly for the tourists. On June 20, 2025, England’s decision to bat first backfired as India dominated the opening day at Headingley.
- Shubman Gill's debut as India captain successful
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scores a century
- India’s batting future looks promising
- England struggles with bowling performance
- Ben Stokes' toss decision questioned
- Weather could favor India's pace attack
With the retirement of legends Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, India showcased their promising future. Gill’s 127 not out and Jaiswal’s 101 helped the team reach 359-3, leaving England struggling under the oppressive conditions.
As the match unfolds, one wonders if England can bounce back. Despite their choice to bat first, they failed to capitalize on the pitch conditions. Key developments include:
- Shubman Gill’s impressive 127 not out on his captaincy debut.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal contributing a solid 101 runs.
- Rishabh Pant remaining unbeaten on 65, forming a crucial partnership with Gill.
- Ben Stokes’ bowling performance was the standout for England, with figures of 2-43.
As the series progresses, fans will be eager to see if England can turn the tide in the upcoming matches, especially with unpredictable weather potentially favoring India’s pace attack.
