Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his meteoric rise in international cricket, scripting history with a stunning century on his first-ever Test outing in England. Batting at the iconic Headingley in Leeds, the young Indian opener became the first from his country to score a Test hundred at the venue, reaching the milestone in 144 balls. It was a commanding display of skill, temperament, and maturity from the 22-year-old, as England바카라™s bowling attack struggled to find answers.
What made this innings even more special was the context and company. Opening the innings, Jaiswal first shared a 91-run partnership with KL Rahul, laying a solid foundation. After Rahul바카라™s dismissal just before lunch, he found an able ally in new Test skipper Shubman Gill, with whom he added another century stand. Their partnership steadied the innings after a mini-collapse and helped India wrest back control on a seamer-friendly surface.
This was Jaiswal바카라™s third Test century against England 바카라” the first two coming during the home series in early 2024, where he had lit up the scoreboard with 712 runs, including two double hundreds. That series turned out to be the breakout moment of his Test career and played a crucial role in India바카라™s 4-1 series triumph. His remarkable consistency against England now reads: 812 runs at an average of over 90 바카라” a phenomenal feat for any batter, let alone one still new to the rigours of Test cricket.
Jaiswal바카라™s innings in Leeds was also historic for another reason 바카라” he is now the first Indian to score centuries in his debut Test match in the West Indies, in Australia, and in England. It바카라™s a unique and elite achievement that underscores his adaptability and hunger to dominate in all conditions.
England skipper Ben Stokes, who had opted to bowl first on a bright morning, would have hoped to make early inroads, but instead found himself at the receiving end of Jaiswal바카라™s relentless strokeplay. The southpaw was particularly punishing through the off-side, carving boundaries at will and rarely giving England a sniff. His control, shot selection, and ability to accelerate after settling in have become hallmarks of his burgeoning career.
