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Welcome back to the post-lunch session on Day 2 at Headingley! With the hover cover now removed and the players making their way back onto the field, action is set to resume. Ravindra Jadeja will continue alongside Jasprit Bumrah as India aim to stretch their innings after a flurry of wickets before lunch. While conditions currently look clear, there is a forecast for rain later in the evening, prompting the groundstaff to briefly cover the pitch as a precaution. For now, it’s game on in Leeds.
After a morning dominated early by Indian batting brilliance, England clawed their way back into the contest by picking up four crucial wickets before lunch on Day 2 of the first Test at Headingley. India went to the break at 454/7, having added over 100 runs in the session but losing key batters, including Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who had orchestrated a mammoth 209-run stand.
Resuming on 359/3, Gill and Pant continued to pile on the pressure. Pant, who began the day on 65*, was at his flamboyant best — bringing up his seventh Test hundred with a one-handed six over midwicket, followed by a signature somersault celebration. In doing so, he broke MS Dhoni’s record for the most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper in SENA countries and earned a rousing ovation from the crowd.
Gill, too, was classy throughout his innings, reaching his highest Test score of 147 before falling to Shoaib Bashir, who finally broke the fourth-wicket stand with a short ball pulled to deep square. The dismissal triggered a collapse.
Karun Nair, making his long-awaited Test return after eight years, lasted just four balls, falling to Ben Stokes without troubling the scorers. Pant, looking in ominous touch, misread an in-swinger from Josh Tongue and was trapped in front for a brilliant 134. He burned a review on his way out but earned applause for a truly memorable knock.
Stokes capped off the session with the wicket of Shardul Thakur just before the break, continuing his knack of striking at crucial moments. While India still hold a strong position, England’s late burst has tilted momentum slightly their way heading into the afternoon session.
England finally broke the long-standing partnership as Shubman Gill’s majestic innings came to an end on 147, caught by Josh Tongue at deep square leg off Shoaib Bashir. It was a classy knock from the Indian skipper, anchoring the innings with composure and flair. His dismissal brought Karun Nair back to the Test fold after more than eight years, a comeback marked with emotion and anticipation.
However, Nair’s return was cut short immediately as he fell for a duck, chasing a wide delivery from Ben Stokes and handing a stunning leaping catch to Ollie Pope at cover. A double blow for India, but the moment belonged to Gill’s brilliance and England’s spirited fightback.
Pant’s ton wasn’t just about flair—it also rewrote the record books. He now holds the record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper with 7, surpassing MS Dhoni’s tally of 6. It also marked his third Test hundred in England, underlining his love affair with challenging overseas conditions. Globally, he now has five away Test centuries, placing him among elite names like Les Ames and just behind greats such as Andy Flower and Adam Gilchrist.
Rishabh Pant lit up Headingley with a truly unforgettable century—his seventh in Test cricket and third on English soil—reaching the milestone in classic Pant style. Coming down the track to Shoaib Bashir, he wasn’t to the pitch of the ball but still unleashed a stunning one-handed slog-sweep over midwicket for six.
The moment was pure theatre: Pant removed his helmet, soaked in the standing ovation, and celebrated with a joyous somersault, much to the delight of the crowd. His 146-ball hundred was a mix of audacity, finesse, and fearlessness—hallmarks of Pant’s batting in the longest format.
After Pant took a single, Shubman Gill unfurled a glorious cover drive for four, and though Stokes came back with a delivery that zipped past Gill’s outside edge, the Indian skipper looked unfazed. In the process, Gill surpassed Virat Kohli’s 141 to record the second-highest score by an Indian captain on Test debut, now only trailing Vijay Hazare’s unbeaten 164 from 1951.
Bashir gets sharp turn and bounce, finding Pant’s edge, but the ball flies past slip fielder Harry Brook. Duckett sprints to cut it off at short third, only to fire the return straight into Brook’s ribs—ouch! Fortunately, drinks are called and Brook has time to recover.
Rishabh Pant began the morning in typically audacious fashion, scooping Shoaib Bashir’s first ball over leg slip with what Ravi Shastri aptly dubbed the ‘falling paddle’, tumbling to the ground after making four.
Never one to back down, Pant soon rocked back and launched a short ball over square leg for a six into the Western Terrace, entering the 90s in emphatic style and taking India past the 400-run mark.
Ben Stokes brought himself into the attack to rouse the crowd and nearly produced a moment, beating Pant with a bouncer as the batter attempted a flamboyant no-look flick.
Rishabh Pant keeps the intent high as he charges down to Carse once more, pulling a short delivery to deep square leg for four, though it wasn’t the cleanest strike. Carse responds well, adjusting his lines to beat Pant’s bat with a sharp delivery and then pushing him back with a well-directed bouncer that Pant wisely ducks.
At the other end, Woakes continues to toil without reward, his figures now a costly 0 for 103 from 24 overs. His latest over offers no threat, drifting consistently wide of off stump, allowing Shubman Gill to leave with ease and keep the scoreboard unchanged. India remain firmly in control, dictating terms with calm authority.
Day 2 began with England seeking early inroads, but India’s batting pair of Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant continued to hold firm. Brydon Carse opened proceedings with a short ball that Gill calmly pulled for a single, showcasing his effortless timing. Pant, known for his flair, began cautiously, leaving and defending a probing over that ended with Carse finding sharp bounce.
Chris Woakes, aiming for a better outing after a wayward Day 1, overpitched to Gill, who punished him with a silken drive through mid-off to bring up his highest Test score, surpassing the 128 he made against Australia in 2023.
Though Carse denied Gill further runs with a brilliant stop, Pant brought his usual flair to the crease, glancing a delivery past the keeper for four after nearly under-edging one onto his stumps. Carse continued to hustle, even tumbling over after delivering a peach that zipped past Pant’s edge — a reminder that England would need something special to break through this confident Indian stand.
A loud roar greets the players as they stride out to the middle on Day 2, with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant resuming their unbeaten partnership that lit up Headingley on the opening day. India, already in a commanding position at 359/3, will look to build on the momentum as they take guard under bright skies. Brydon Carse has the new ball in hand, hoping to provide England with an early breakthrough. Two slips and a gully are in position as the tension builds—England desperate for a fresh start, India eyeing a mammoth total. Let the action begin!
🗣️ "I didn't expect it to be so dominated by India"
Mark Wood shares his thoughts on day one of the first Test 💭 pic.twitter.com/1kcHNxUnqD
A solid foundation laid by @klrahul and @ybj_19 enabled India to have a good day. Congratulations to Yashasvi and @ShubmanGill for their brilliant centuries. @RishabhPant17’s contribution was equally important for the team.
India’s batting today reminded me of the Headingley…
Confidence. Patience. Belief 💯
Centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal speaks to Dhruv Jurel after scoring his 1st Test Hundred in England 🙌
WATCH 🎥 🔽 #TeamIndia | #ENGvIND | @ybj_19 | @dhruvjurel21
We will be beginning in around an hour. Meanwhile, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are playing each other in Gale. Follow Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 1st Test live here.
Two Indian batters scoring 100s on the first day of a tour
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(from Cricbuzz)
Unlike the first day of the match, Day 2 could present a different challenge. The skies over Leeds are expected to turn overcast, with rain predicted throughout the day. While play is expected to begin on time, showers could interrupt proceedings in the last session of the day.
Check India vs England 1st Test Day 2 Weather
Shubman Gill celebrated his elevation to Test captaincy with a century in his debut outing as the Indian skipper in the red ball format. Gill was batting on 127 off 175 balls at the end of the first day of the India vs England 1st Test match in Leeds.
Read about Gill’s ton HERE
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