Jaiswal’s dazzling ton puts India on top

Jaiswal's Dazzling Ton Puts India on Top

India's Batsmen Shine on Day 1 of UK Tour

Yashasvi Jaiswal, in his first Test innings in England, was the backbone of India's batting on the first day of the tour. He hit his fifth Test ton, forming crucial partnerships with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill.

Key Statistics

• Jaiswal's fifth Test ton
• 9 boundaries in the first hour
• Gill's quickest fifty in Test cricket (56 balls)

Match Summary

England's attempts to take advantage of early movement were thwarted by Jaiswal and Rahul. The duo started cautiously but were adept at putting away anything in their zone. Jaiswal was tested by the moving ball but managed to keep it out.

Notable Moments

• England wasted a review against Jaiswal for an LBW appeal
• Jaiswal battled cramps on his right hand en route to his ton
• Gill's fifty came off just 56 balls, his quickest in Test cricket

Current Score

India 215/2 (Yashasvi Jaiswal 100*, Shubman Gill 58*) vs England