Despite Three Centuries, Team India Registers Unwanted Record Under Gill's Captaincy

Shubman Gill-led India ended up registering a rather embarrassing and unexpected record despite top-order fireworks.

Three Indian batters scored individual hundreds, but the team still failed to post a massive total.

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India began their five-match Test series against England with high hopes, and the first Test at Headingley got off to a strong start.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant all struck brilliant centuries in the first innings, putting the visitors in a commanding position. However, despite the top-order fireworks, Team India ended up registering a rather embarrassing and unexpected record.

India Sets Unwanted Test Record

In what is a rare occurrence in Test cricket, three Indian batters scored individual hundreds, but the team still failed to post a massive total, getting bowled out for 471. This is now the lowest team total in Test history where three batters have scored centuries in the same innings.

Previously, this dubious record was held by South Africa, who had scored 475 against England in Centurion in 2016 despite three centurions. India has now surpassed that — for all the wrong reasons.

What Went Wrong After a Strong Start?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 101 (159 balls)

Shubman Gill: 147 (227 balls)

Rishabh Pant: 134 (178 balls)

Despite the trio dominating England’s bowling, India lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. The lower order collapsed without resistance. Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes were the chief wreckers, grabbing 4 wickets each, swinging the momentum back towards England.

India bowled out for 471

Jasprit Bumrah provided India with a much-needed breakthrough late on Day 2 of the Headingley Test, dismissing Ben Duckett for 62 and ending a crucial 122-run partnership with Ollie Pope. This was Bumrah’s second wicket of the innings and came at a key moment, just as England were building momentum.

Duckett brought up his half-century in the 22nd over with a boundary off Ravindra Jadeja, while Pope reached his fifty on the very first ball after Tea, keeping England firmly in the contest.

Earlier in the day, India were bowled out for 471, despite a commanding start. Shubman Gill top-scored with a magnificent 147, but his dismissal triggered a sudden collapse. The Indian side lost their last seven wickets for just 41 runs. Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue shared the damage with four wickets apiece.