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Team India performed brilliantly on the first day of the first Test against host England at the headingley cricket ground in Leeds. Young batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill rocked the stadium with their respective centuries and dominated the English bowling attack.

With these centuries, both players have joined the specific list including Indian batsmen who have scored a century in Headingley. The list also includes the names of great Indian cricketers like Vijay Manjrekar, Sachin Tendulkar.

In the last few years, Leeds has seen many notable performances of Indian batsmen. While this field is traditionally considered to be suited to swing and seam, some Indian stars have made their talent ironed even in these challenging circumstances. In 2025, Jaiswal and Gill established another record by registering their names in this glorious list.

Indian batsmen scored Test century in headingley

Vijay Manjrekar – 133 (1952)

Manjrekar emerged as a rare talent against fast bowling when India had only a few experts in that region. He made his Test debut in the 1951-52 series against England in Calcutta and soon scored 133 runs in his first Test on England soil in Headingley in June 1952, he was just 20 years old. On the first day, when India was struggling with 3 wickets for 42 runs, he played an important role with Hazare and added 222 runs for the fourth wicket- a partnership which is still the biggest partnership between India and England in Test matches. Like many of India’s top batsmen, Manjrekar was also of small height, but was adept at playing cut and hook shot accurately.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi – 148 (1967)

It is also difficult to score run with blindness, and Pataudi, who had lost his right eye light six years ago, scored 148 runs on a difficult surface, reflecting their merit and courage. When many fellow players were injured in the summer affected by the rain, their century was one of the most inspiring centuries in cricket history. India was dismissed for 164 runs in the first innings – Pataudi scored 64 runs there too – and 386 runs were behind. But his brilliant performance in the second innings helped India to avoid an innings defeat.

Dilip Vengsarkar – 102 (1986)

The real skills of the batsman are tested on challenging pitches, and Vengsarkar met India during India’s 1986 tour of England. After scoring the first century in the series, his restrained innings in the second innings in Handingley was truly notable. In the bowlers dominated match- India could score only 272 runs and England were dismissed for 102 runs- Vengsarkar had already scored 61 runs in the innings and scored the top scorer. Coming to number four in the second innings, he handled the batting despite falling wickets at the other end. With the help of 10 fours off 216 balls, he introduced his passion and class by scoring an unbeaten 102 runs. Vengsarkar’s efforts almost gave India an edge and it is one of his best foreign performances.

Call century in 2002: Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar scored history

More than two decades, more than two decades, India had won a famous Test win in Leeds, with Dravid (148), Tendulkar (193) and Ganguly (128), after scoring 628/8 runs thanks to the centuries, beat England by an innings and 46 runs after scoring 628/8 runs. Despite the initial trouble Virender Sehwag Outside, Dravid and Sanjay Bangar Handed over the innings by sharing 170 runs. Dravid’s spontaneous strokeplay and flexibility of Bangar fixed the rhythm. Dravid then added 150 runs with Tendulkar, who shared an impressive partnership of 249 runs with aggressive Ganguly. India declared the innings early on the third day and with such a big score, there was no doubt about the result. This victory is one of India’s biggest Test win abroad.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant registered their names in history books

In 2025, the historic Handingley Maidan saw a new chapter in Indian cricket, when the country’s two bright young stars, Jaiswal and Gill scored a brilliant century while facing English conditions. His innings not only helped India gain control over the match, but also continued the legacy of Indian batting at this prestigious site. Jaiswal showed a good mix of aggression and restraint. The left -handed batsman, known for his aggressive nature, curb his natural game to suit the swing and seam. Nevertheless, whenever there was a mistake in the length of the bowlers, he would quickly remove them. His innings of 101 runs featured crisp drive, calculated risk and a firm nature. Captain Gill took command with a restrained and excellent innings. Never appeared in a hurry or trouble, Gill on the second day Rishabh Pant also scored a brilliant century and registered his name in the record book. The vice -captain completed his century by hitting a six off Bashir’s ball in a brilliant manner. He eventually dismissed 134 runs.