Shubman Gill delivered a composed and elegant century on Day 1 of the opening Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, helping India seize control of the contest. After India went to lunch at 92/2, Gill entered after the break and stitched together a crucial partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal, who had earlier reached his fifth Test ton.

The pair added a solid 129-run stand for the third wicket, laying a strong foundation. By tea, they remained unbeaten and had steered India to 215/2, with Gill and Jaiswal contributing a 123-run unbroken partnership. Post the tea break, Jaiswal was dismissed for a well-made 101, but India’s momentum continued. Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant joined Gill at the crease, and the two combined for a vital fifty-run stand that carried India past the 300-run mark.

Gill’s knock marked his sixth Test century for India. Playing in his 33rd match and 60th innings, the 25-year-old right-hander is on the verge of reaching the 2,000-run milestone in the format. He entered the match with 1,893 Test runs and has now strengthened his credentials with another masterclass in red-ball cricket.