IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill Slams 147, Sets Records in First Innings at HeadingleyBy Crichourly – Latest Cricket News, Match Highlights & Analysis
The opening Test of the much-anticipated Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 between India and England is underway at Headingley, Leeds, and it has already delivered some unforgettable moments. One of the biggest highlights from Day 2 came from India’s new Test captain, Shubman Gill, who marked his captaincy debut in style with a stunning century in the first innings.
Shubman Gill’s Captaincy Begins with a Bang
Taking charge of the Indian team in red-ball cricket, Shubman Gill walked out to bat at number four with India under pressure at 92/2. But the young skipper showed maturity and class beyond his years, guiding India out of trouble with a magnificent innings of 147 runs off 227 balls.
His knock included 19 fours and 1 six, and it was packed with confident strokes, smart rotation of the strike, and excellent shot selection. Gill batted with a calm head and led from the front, setting an example for the rest of the team.
Key Partnerships that Built India’s Total
Gill played two crucial partnerships during his time at the crease:
- A 129-run stand with Yashasvi Jaiswal for the third wicket
- A massive 209-run partnership with Rishabh Pant for the fourth wicket
These stands helped India recover from early trouble and build a strong first-innings total, putting pressure back on England.
Dismissed Near a Milestone
While trying to reach 150 runs with a big shot, Gill attempted a lofted hit against spinner Shoaib Bashir, but didn’t get the distance. He was caught by Josh Tongue at deep square leg, bringing an end to a brilliant knock. Though he missed a personal milestone, his innings had already made a major impact on the game.
Records Achieved by Shubman Gill at Headingley:
- ✅ Sixth Test Century – This was Gill’s sixth hundred in Test cricket, continuing his rise as one of India’s top batters.
- ✅ First Test Century in England – This was Gill’s first century on English soil, marking a major personal milestone.
- ✅ Highest Score as Test Captain (So Far) – On his debut as Test captain, Gill posted his highest score as a leader: 147.
- ✅ Highest Partnership for IND vs ENG at Headingley (4th Wicket) – His 209-run partnership with Pant is now one of the highest 4th wicket stands for India at Headingley.
- ✅ First Indian Captain to Score 100+ on Captaincy Debut Since 2015 – Gill joins an elite list of Indian skippers who started their captaincy with a century.
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