Shubman Gill took on the role of Test captain for the first time in the match against England at Headingley, motivating his team to aim for an early victory following a strong batting performance.

India put up a total of 471 runs in their first innings of the opening Test, with standout centuries from Gill, Rishabh Pant, and Yashasvi Jaiswal setting the tone for the match.

Gill and Pant's partnership of 209 runs for the fourth wicket was a game-changer, following a solid opening stand between Jaiswal and KL Rahul.

Jaiswal's century came off 159 balls, while Gill and Pant showcased aggressive batting with boundaries and sixes, contributing significantly to India's total.

On Day 2, India lost their remaining seven wickets for 112 runs, with Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue standing out as England's top bowlers.

This score of 471 marks India's highest first-innings total in an away Test since 2019 and their highest in a first innings in England since 2007.