Yashasvi Jaiswal, in a display of outstanding batting, scored his 5th Test century. This century, a significant achievement, marked his first in England and helped India during the first test against England in Leeds. Jaiswal reached his century in 144 balls, with 16 fours and a six. He was supported by Captain Shubman Gill, who scored a half-century. His performance has reinforced an extraordinary record: India has never lost a match when Jaiswal has scored a century.
Jaiswal’s centuries have consistently ensured victory for India. In 2023, his debut performance of 171 runs against the West Indies resulted in an innings and 141-run victory. During the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he scored 161 runs in Perth’s second innings, leading to a 295-run win. Against England in India in 2024, Jaiswal’s scores of 209 and 214* in the second and third Tests contributed significantly to India’s comfortable victories. His centuries are always crucial, resulting in victories for India.
This match demonstrates India’s potential, even in the absence of experienced players such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The combined performance of Jaiswal and Gill highlights the team’s ability to compete effectively with leading teams like England. The performance indicates the team is dominating England.