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Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal Hit Centuries on Day 1 | India vs England 1st Test 2025 Highlights
Match: India vs England, 1st Test, India Tour of England 2025
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Date: Day 1 Summary
Written by: Global Family Sports Desk
Keywords: India vs England 1st Test 2025, Shubman Gill century, Yashasvi Jaiswal hundred, India cricket news, Leeds Test Day 1 highlights
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal marked the beginning of India’s Test series in England with remarkable centuries, setting the tone with a dominant performance on Day 1 at Headingley. Their twin tons helped India post 359 for 3 at stumps, establishing control in the five-match series opener.
A Captain's Statement from Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill made a memorable start to his Test captaincy journey with a composed, unbeaten 127. With pressure mounting after the loss of quick wickets before lunch, Gill showed remarkable calm and confidence at No. 4. His innings was technically sound and aesthetically pleasing — especially his cover drives and assured footwork against England’s pace attack.
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Scored 127* on captaincy debut
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Became the fifth Indian to score a century on Test captaincy debut
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Played his most complete knock outside Asia since his 91 at the Gabba
Gill’s innings was not just about accumulating runs. It was a demonstration of leadership through performance, silencing doubts about his recent batting form and answering critics with elegance and maturity.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s Dream Start in England
On his first Test tour of England, Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his trend of scoring hundreds in debut matches away from home. After doing so in the West Indies and Australia, the young opener added England to the list, finishing with a superb 101.
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Scored 101 in his debut innings in England
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Recorded his third away century in first appearances in different countries
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Scored 90 of his 101 runs through the off side
England tried to rattle him with a leg-side field and short balls targeting his ribs. He struggled with cramps in his forearm but managed to push through and complete a memorable fifth Test century in just his 20th match.
Day 1 Match Summary: India vs England, 1st Test 2025
India First Innings
Total: 359/3 at Stumps (Day 1)
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Shubman Gill: 127*
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Yashasvi Jaiswal: 101
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KL Rahul: 39
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England Bowlers: Struggled for consistency; lacked match rhythm
England’s pace attack, returning to red-ball cricket after a long break, looked undercooked. The Dukes ball swung in the air, but there was little threat from the pitch, allowing India’s batters to settle and control the day’s narrative.
A Day of Lasting First Impressions
The day was more than just about the score. It was about two players who have emerged as the faces of India’s next generation. Both Gill and Jaiswal were top scorers in successive Under-19 World Cups. Both recently completed successful IPL 2025 campaigns. Now, both are poised to shape the future of India’s Test batting for the next decade.
Their centuries weren’t just individual milestones — they were statements of intent. They brought India not just stability, but a glimpse of a powerful new core built to thrive across conditions.
What to Expect Next
With India already in control, England will need to bounce back with discipline and sharper bowling on Day 2. The series is long, and challenges will only get tougher. But India’s young guns have already made it clear: they are ready to take charge, even in foreign conditions.
This could be the beginning of a new chapter in Indian cricket, and the duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal looks ready to script it.
Conclusion
The first day of the India vs England 2025 Test series offered more than just runs — it gave fans a sense of transition, renewal, and promise. In Gill and Jaiswal, India has found not only talented cricketers but resilient personalities capable of shaping an era.
Keep following Global Family Sports for all match updates, live scores, expert analysis, and more from the India tour of England 2025.
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India vs England 2025 Full Schedule and Venues
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