Yashasvi Jaiswal Shines with Century in First Test Against England

Jaiswal's Stellar Performance at Headingley

In a remarkable display of talent, young cricketer Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a brilliant 101 runs during the opening Test match at Leeds, placing India in a commanding position on the first day. He formed a solid 91-run partnership for the first wicket with KL Rahul, before debutant Sai Sudarshan was dismissed without scoring. The newly appointed captain, Shubman Gill, then took to the crease, where a light-hearted exchange between the two players was captured by the stump microphone.

“Just tell me NO loudly when you don’t want a run, I have a habit of running after hitting,” Jaiswal advised Gill, who was at the non-striker's end.

Yashasvi Jaiswal to Shubman Gill:

"Just tell me NO loudly when you don't want a run, I've a habit to run after hitting". 🤣❤️pic.twitter.com/VrtE2C5bDq

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 20, 2025

Thanks to Jaiswal's century, India took control of the first Test at Headingley. He made history as the first Indian batsman to score a century in his debut match in both Australia and England. His innings showcased exceptional off-side stroke play, with nearly all of his runs coming from that side of the field, as he skillfully maneuvered the four English seamers.

At the tea break, Jaiswal remained unbeaten on 63, having built a third-wicket partnership of 123 runs with Shubman Gill. Gill's aggressive approach in his first innings as Test captain was notable, as he reached his half-century in just 56 balls, the fastest of his Test career, while England's inexperienced bowling struggled under the heat of Leeds.

Jaiswal's dominance was evident as he reached three figures with consecutive boundaries off Brydon Carse, followed by a quick single. He achieved his fifty in just 48 balls without any catching chances. His only moment of difficulty came when Carse bowled a fast yorker that struck him on the toe, but he quickly recovered.