Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Historic Century at Leeds, Joins Sourav Ganguly in Elite Club | IND vs ENG 1st Test 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal Scores Maiden Century in England, Becomes First Indian in 93 Years to Join Ganguly’s Elite Club.

Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name into the history books on Day 1 of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, by scoring a scintillating century. His 101 off 144 balls not only set the tone for India’s dominance but also earned him a place in an elite club alongside the legendary Sourav Ganguly.

First Indian in 93 Years to Join Ganguly’s Club

Jaiswal became the first Indian in 93 years to score a century in his debut Test match on English soil since Sourav Ganguly’s iconic ton at Lord’s in 1996. He joins a rare club of Indians to achieve this feat, including Vijay Manjrekar, Sandeep Patil, and Murali Vijay.

Leeds Record Breaker

• Jaiswal is now the first Indian opener to score a century at Headingley, surpassing Farokh Engineer’s 87 in 1967.
• This was his fifth Test century and third overseas ton, showcasing his growing stature in India’s Test lineup.
• His knock featured 16 boundaries and a six, reflecting both aggression and patience.

Battled Cramps, Built Partnerships

Despite suffering from forearm cramps, the young batter showed grit and determination to continue his innings.
He shared a crucial partnership with Shubman Gill, who remained unbeaten on 127*, propelling India to 359/3 at stumps on Day 1.

What This Means

With India’s senior players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma unavailable, Jaiswal’s performance marks the beginning of a new era. His form is crucial as India eyes dominance in overseas conditions in the ongoing India tour of England 2025.

Key Stats

• Runs: 101 (144 balls)
• Fours/Sixes: 16/1
• Milestone: First Indian opener to score a Test ton at Headingley
• Elite Club: Only 5th Indian to score debut century in England

IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 1 Summary

• India 359/3 at Stumps
• Top Performers: Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), Shubman Gill (127*)
• England Bowling: Ben Stokes and Mark Wood struggled to contain the run flow