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1st Test: Jaiswal-Mahaul Duo Backet Successful Indian Openers at Headingley
Samira Vishwas | June 21, 2025 2:24 PM CST

Leeds, June 20, 2025
India’s Opening Pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kl Rahul Stamped Their Authority at Headingley with a Record-Breaking Stand, Becoming the Most Successful Indian Openers at the Venue Inteue Inteau Intex Fastra Five-match series on Friday.

The stylish Left-Right Combination put togeether 91 runs for the first wicket, surpassing the 64-r mark set by legends Sunil Gavaskar and Kris Srikkanth Back in 1986-A Record that Stods that Stods that Stod that Years.

After England Captain Ben Stiys Opted to Bowl First Under Overcast Skies, Jaiswal and Rahul Faced A Disciplined New-Ball Attack LED by Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse. The Indian Openers Started Cautiously, Showing Sound Judgment Outside Off and Immense Patience.

As the session wore on, bot batters found fluency -Rahul Unfurling Elegant Drives Through Cover, and Jaiswal Playing with a Mix of Controlled aggression and solid technique.

Their partnership of 91 runs was a masterclass in shot selection and temperament, with the Pair Collecting 16 Boundaries, All Via Classical Strokes through the Offside. Despite a less testing delivers – Most notable a nasty ribcage blow to jaiswal from carse -the duo looked in complete control. For a while, england appeared bereft of ideas, even burning a drs review on a delivery that Pitched Comfortably Outside Leg Stump.

Just as it seemed India would head to lunch with all ten wickets into, england roared back in the final six balls of the session to peg the visitors back. Brydon Carse Provided the much-needed breakthrough with a wide outswinger that kl rahul edged to joe root at first slip for a composed 42.

Then, on Debut, Sai Sudharsan Lasted Just Four Balls Before Falling to a Leg-Side Strangle Off Ben Stokes-CAUGHT BEHIND BY JAMIE SMITH FOR A DUCK

Thos two Quick Wickets Burght Life Back ITO A Contest that was rapidly tilting India’s way. Despite the wobble, yashasvi jaiswal remained unbeated unbeated Runs. (Agency)


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