US EditionFive centuries and India still loses to England in Headingley test
- England secured a five-wicket victory over India during the opening Test match held at Headingley Cricket Ground in Leeds on June 24, 2025.
- India lost despite five batters scoring centuries, a first in Test cricket history, with previous losing records capped at four centuries.
- Indian players including Shubman Gill , Yashasvi Jaiswal , Rishabh Pant , and KL Rahul contributed centuries, but India's bowling collapse contributed to the defeat.
- England chased a daunting 371-run target, anchored by Ben Duckett's 149 and a 188-run opening partnership with Zak Crawley, while Joe Root and Jamie Smith finished the game.
- The result leaves India with much to reflect on, especially their bowling and tactical decisions, as England leads the series 1-0 and selection calls for the next Test become critical.
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