In the ongoing 1st Test against England at Leeds, Yashasvi Jaiswal notched his 5th Test century, marking his first in England. His innings of 100 runs came off 144 balls, including 16 boundaries and one six, providing a crucial boost for India. Captain Shubman Gill also played a supporting role with a half-century. Notably, India boasts an impeccable record: they’ve never lost a match where Jaiswal has scored a century.
His centuries have always translated into decisive victories for the team. In 2023, his debut innings of 171 against the West Indies led to an innings and 141-run win. During the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, his 161-run performance in Perth’s second innings secured a 295-run victory. Further, against England in India (2024), his scores of 209 and 214* in the second and third Tests, respectively, contributed to comfortable Indian wins. His consistent ability to perform in critical moments consistently secures victories for India.
The team displayed strong potential even without key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, as Jaiswal’s and Gill’s centuries highlighted the team’s ability to compete against England.