Headingley Test: India manages mammoth total in the first innings

Leeds: India concluded Day 2 of the 1st Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, with a commanding total of 471 runs in their first innings. The Indian batting lineup was led by Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant, who both scored impressive centuries. Gill scored 147 runs off 227 balls, hitting 19 fours and 1 six, while Pant scored 134 runs off 178 balls, hitting 12 fours and 6 sixes. Yashasvi Jaiswal also made a significant contribution, scoring 101 runs off 158 balls with 16 fours and 1 six.

India's strong total was the partnerships forged by the batsmen. The stand between Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill laid a solid foundation for the team later on carried forward by Gill and Pant, adding runs at a steady rate and giving India a strong platform to build upon.

Despite the strong Indian batting performance, England's bowlers put in a commendable effort. Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue both took 4 wickets each, with Stokes conceding 66 runs and Tongue giving away 79 runs. Tongue also managed to dismiss Rishabh Pant who was looking dangerous.