The ongoing India vs England Test series in 2025 has witnessed a spectacular start, with Shubman Gill leading the Indian team as captain and delivering a mindblowing performance in the first innings. Gill, on his captaincy debut, scored a majestic century outside Asia, becoming the fifth Indian captain to achieve this feat and setting a strong foundation for India at Leeds1. Alongside him, young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his remarkable form by scoring a commanding century, marking his fifth Test hundred and surpassing legendary Don Bradman’s average against England in Tests23.
The Indian innings was further bolstered by the aggressive and record-breaking batting of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who played a swashbuckling knock of 118 in the second innings and had earlier scored 134, accumulating a staggering 252 runs in the match. Pant’s performance set multiple records, including the highest match aggregate by a designated wicketkeeper in a Test on English soil, surpassing England’s Alec Stewart45. His fearless stroke play and animated presence at the crease have been pivotal in consolidating India’s commanding position in the match.
Together, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant have showcased a blend of experience, youth, and explosive talent, driving India to a dominant position in the series opener. Gill’s leadership and batting prowess, Jaiswal’s consistent centuries against England, and Pant’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman role have ignited hopes for a historic series win on English soil. This trio’s performances reflect a new era of Indian Test cricket, combining resilience and flair to challenge England strongly in their home condition
