Headingley Test 2025 News

India scored 471 in the 1st Test vs England with centuries from Gill, Pant, and Jaiswal, but still set an unwanted record for the lowest Test total with three centurions.   

As India takes on England in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, a new era in Indian cricket begins. Indian team dominated the Da1 finishing on 359/3. Shubman Gill scored a fine century along with Yashasvi Jaiswal.  

Rishabh Pant added another remarkable feather to his cap as he broke MS Dhoni’s record to become the fastest Indian wicketkeeper to score 3,000 Test runs during the opening Test against England at Headingley. Pant achieved the milestone en route to a crucial unbeaten 65* that helped India end Day 1 at a commanding 359/3.

England’s Joe Root poses the biggest challenge to India in the upcoming Test series at Headingley. With a stellar record, elite form, and unmatched consistency, Root is the key player India must dismiss early. Here’s why he’s the most dangerous threat in the WTC 2025–27 opener.   

With India embracing youth and transition and England refining their Bazball philosophy, this series promises intense cricket and exciting narratives. And with cricketing legends like James Anderson already identifying the next wave of superstars, the stage is perfectly set for players like Yashasvi Jaiswal to make their mark on the world stage.

As India embarks on this fresh chapter with Shubman Gill at the helm, the echoes of MS Dhoni’s early captaincy days offer both a blueprint and a beacon.   

Over the years, the Pataudi Trophy has gifted us unforgettable batting masterclasses. Here are the most iconic partnerships that defined Indo-English Test battles.