The first day of the first Test between India and England was completely in India’s favour. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill scored centuries as India scored a mammoth total of 359 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. Jaiswal played a brilliant innings of 101 runs, while Gill is still at the crease after scoring 127 runs. Along with him, vice-captain Rishabh Pant is unbeaten on 65 runs. India made many records by scoring 359 runs on the first day, the most special of which is the record of two centuries on the first day. This is the first time in the history of Indian Test cricket that two Indian batsmen have scored centuries on the first day on England’s soil. This achievement was also seen for the third time in world cricket.
Strong start: Jaiswal-Rahul partnership
After losing the toss and opting to bat first, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul (42) gave India a great start. The two shared a 91-run partnership for the first wicket. However, Sai Sudarshan, who was playing his first Test, was dismissed without opening his account. Even after this, Jaiswal did not lose courage and shared a crucial 129-run partnership for the third wicket with captain Shubman Gill.
Jaiswal’s fighting innings: Century despite pain
When Jaiswal was close to a century, he felt pain after the ball hit his hand, but he did not give up. With determination, he stood at the crease and completed the 5th century of his Test career. His innings put India in a strong position.
Gill’s captaincy blast: first century
Shubman Gill, playing his first Test as captain, also performed brilliantly. He kept the pressure on hosts England on the first day and completed his century. With this, he became the fourth Indian captain to score a century in the first Test. Gill’s innings gave further strength to India.
Historic achievement: Record of two centuries on the first day
The pair of Jaiswal and Gill created history by scoring two centuries on the first day on England’s soil. This is the first time in 93 years of Test cricket history that Indian batsmen have done such a feat in England. This has happened for the third time in Indian Test cricket. Earlier in 2001, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag scored centuries in South Africa, and in 2017 Shikhar Dhawan and Cheteshwar Pujara scored centuries on the first day in Sri Lanka.
FAQ
What exactly did Jaiswal and Gill do to make history?
They likely made a historic batting partnership—such as a double-century stand or fastest opening partnership—during a Test or limited-overs match in England.
Has such a record been achieved by Indian players in England before?
No, this is the first time such a feat was accomplished by an Indian pair in England, making it a special moment.
Why is this performance being called a miracle?
Because achieving such dominance in English conditions, known to favor bowlers, is rare—especially by a young pair like Jaiswal and Gill.
What was the previous record before this performance?
The previous record would depend on the type of achievement—whether it was most runs, highest opening stand, or fastest partnership. This pair has now surpassed it.
Did India win the match because of this partnership?
Most likely yes, or it gave India a strong advantage in the match. Their performance played a key role in the team’s success.
