In a dramatic twist at Headingley, Team India collapsed from a commanding 430/3 to 471 all out, despite brilliant centuries from Shubman Gill (147), Rishabh Pant (134), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101). The innings now holds the dubious distinction of being the lowest-ever Test total by a team with three centurions, surpassing South Africa’s 475 against England in 2016.
🏏 From Dominance to Disarray
India looked poised for a mammoth total, with the top order dismantling England’s bowling attack across Day 1 and the morning of Day 2. However, once Gill and Pant fell in quick succession, England’s bowlers—led by Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue (4 wickets each)—triggered a stunning collapse, claiming 7 wickets for just 41 runs.
📉 A Record India Would Rather Forget
- India’s 471 is now the lowest all-out Test total with three individual centuries
- Previous record: South Africa’s 475 vs England, Centurion, 2016
- India’s tail failed to resist, with the last seven batters falling in just 76 balls
🌟 Individual Brilliance Overshadowed
- Shubman Gill, captaining India for the first time, led from the front with a composed 147
- Rishabh Pant broke MS Dhoni’s record for most Test centuries by an Indian wicketkeeper (7)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal became the first Indian to score centuries in Australia, West Indies, and England on debut tours
🧭 What Lies Ahead
With England ending Day 2 at 209/3, thanks to Ollie Pope’s unbeaten century, the match remains finely balanced. However, India’s inability to capitalize on a dominant position could prove costly in the context of the five-match series.
Stay tuned for Day 3 updates and expert insights.
