Day 1 Dominance: Jaiswal, Gill and Pant Power India to 359/2 | ENG vs IND 1st Test – Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy

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Jun 20
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Team India ended Day 1 of the first Test against England in absolute control, reaching a commanding 359/2 at stumps in Leeds. Centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, along with an aggressive knock from Rishabh Pant, headlined a memorable start to the Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy 2025.

Match Summary – Day 1

Match: England vs India – 1st Test
Venue: Headingley, Leeds
Series: Tendulkar-Anderson Trophy 2025
Toss: England won the toss, opted to bowl first
Stumps Day 1: India – 359/2 in 85 overs

Top Scorers

Shubman Gill – 127* (175)
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 101 (158)
Rishabh Pant – 65* (102)

Session 1: Steady Start Despite Early Wickets

England bowled first under helpful conditions, but KL Rahul (42) and Yashasvi Jaiswal laid the foundation with a confident 91-run opening partnership.

KL was looking set before falling just before lunch.
Debutant Sai Sudharsan had a nightmare start, dismissed for a golden duck.

Lunch Score: IND: 92/2 (25.4 overs)

Session 2: Jaiswal’s Century Steers India into Control

Post-lunch, India dominated completely. Jaiswal reached a classy century—his first in England and second overseas—while Gill built steadily at the other end.

The duo added 123 runs for the 3rd wicket.
England’s bowlers toiled with no success, unable to extract much from a flattening pitch.

Tea Score: IND: 215/2 (51 overs)Jaiswal – 100*, Gill – 58*

Session 3: Gill’s SENA Ton & Pant’s Punch Close Out England

The final session brought mixed emotions:

Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed early in the evening on 101 (158)—a soft dismissal that ended a fine knock.
Captain Shubman Gill not only brought up his first century in SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, Australia) but also his first as Test captain—ending Day 1 unbeaten on 127 off 175 balls*.
Rishabh Pant played with control and occasional flair, racing to 65 off 102* by stumps.

Stumps Score: IND: 359/2 (85 overs)India added 144 runs without losing a wicket in the final two sessions after Jaiswal’s exit.

Key Highlights from Day 1

Jaiswal’s second overseas ton sets the tone for the series.
Shubman Gill shows maturity and leadership with an unbeaten 127*.
Pant’s counter-attacking approach keeps pressure on England.
England’s bowlers looked out of plans, especially in the final session.

What to Expect on Day 2?

India will look to press on past 500+, with wickets in hand and two set batters. England, on the other hand, desperately need early breakthroughs to avoid the match slipping away on Day 2 morning.