Yashasvi Jaiswal continued his impressive form, scoring his 5th Test century and his first in England during the 1st Test against England in Leeds. He reached the milestone in 144 balls, hitting 16 fours and a six, helping India recover after losing early wickets. Captain Shubman Gill contributed a half-century. A remarkable statistic accompanies Jaiswal’s centuries: India has never lost a match when he has scored a hundred.
Jaiswal’s centuries have consistently led to significant victories for India. In 2023, he scored 171 runs on his debut against the West Indies, resulting in an innings and 141-run win. During the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2024, he scored 161 runs in the second innings at Perth, leading to a 295-run victory. Against England in India in 2024, Jaiswal’s scores of 209 in the second Test and 214 not out in the third Test both contributed to comprehensive Indian wins. His performances consistently coincide with crucial moments, ensuring India’s success whenever he reaches a century. Gill also scored a century in the same match.
This performance indicates the potential of the Indian team, even in the absence of experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The combination of Jaiswal’s and Gill’s centuries signals the team’s ability to compete effectively against top-tier cricketing nations like England. India is currently dominating the English side.
