India Dominates Day 1 at Headingley with Gill`s Brilliance

India`s strong Day 1 at Headingley featured Gill`s unbeaten 127, setting the stage for a commanding Test series against England.

India made a powerful statement on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, ending the day at a formidable 359/3. Captain Shubman Gill stood tall with an unbeaten 127 runs, while Rishabh Pant contributed a solid 65. Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased his talent with a brilliant century, scoring 101 runs, and KL Rahul added a valuable 42 to the total.

The opening partnership between Jaiswal and Rahul set the stage for a strong innings, while the third-wicket partnership between Jaiswal and Gill proved crucial, adding 129 runs and stabilizing the innings after early wickets fell. Sunil Gavaskar emphasized that India should aim for a total between 500-550 runs to apply pressure on England, praising the captain and vice-captain for their leadership.

England`s decision to bowl first after winning the toss backfired, as India maintained an impressive run rate throughout the day. This Test match is part of a five-Test series in England, contributing to the World Test Championship 2025-27. Notably, the day also marked the start of a historic India versus England Mixed Disability T20 Cricket Series, highlighting India`s commitment to inclusive cricket during this exciting period.

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