Jaiswal and Gill's Centuries Lead India to Dominance
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, captaining for the first time, propelled India to a formidable start against England in their test series opener. Jaiswal's century and Gill's unbeaten 127 placed India at 359-3, putting England under pressure after deciding to bowl first in humid Leeds conditions.
India's test series against England kicked off with remarkable performances from Yashasvi Jaiswal and first-time captain Shubman Gill. Their centuries catapulted the team to an imposing 359-3 at the end of day one, putting India firmly in control of the match.
England's decision to bowl first seemed misjudged as India's openers showcased their prowess. Despite an initial setback with KL Rahul's departure for 42 and debutant Sai Sudharsan falling for a duck, Jaiswal and Gill stabilized India's innings, with Jaiswal crossing his fifth test century mark.
Gill also shone under the pressure of captaincy, crafting an unbeaten 127. Supported by Rishabh Pant's half-century, India capitalized on England's weakened bowling attack, drawing praise for their resilience and skill, while England faced a challenging task to recover from the early setback.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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