India opener becomes first-ever batter to average over 90 vs England in Tests; his 101 helps India post record Day 1 total at Headingley
June 21, 2025 | Leeds – Indian cricket fans witnessed history unfold on Friday as Yashasvi Jaiswal etched his name alongside legends, becoming the first batter in Test history to average over 90 against England (minimum 500 runs). With a brilliant 101 on Day 1 of the first Test at Headingley, the young left-hander overtook the iconic Don Bradman, who averaged 89.78 against England over 63 innings.
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🏏 Jaiswal’s Record-Breaking Journey
Jaiswal, 23, now boasts 813 runs in just 10 innings against England, averaging an astounding 90.33. His latest century — a composed 101 off 159 balls, laced with 16 boundaries and one six — laid the platform for a dominant Indian performance.
The record he broke is among the most cherished in cricket history: Bradman’s average of 89.78 vs England across the Ashes series. While Bradman still holds the all-time highest Test average (99.94), Jaiswal now stands alone atop the England-specific list.
🇮🇳 India’s Historic Day 1 Total in England
India ended Day 1 at 359/3, their highest-ever first-day total in a Test match on English soil, surpassing the 338/7 at Edgbaston in 2022. The day saw:
- 🏏 Shubman Gill: 127* (175 balls, 16 fours, 1 six)
- 🏏 Rishabh Pant: 65* (102 balls, 6 fours, 2 sixes)
- 🏏 Yashasvi Jaiswal: 101 (159 balls)
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The unbroken 138-run stand between Gill and Pant has put India firmly in control heading into Day 2.
Earlier in the day, the opening duo of Jaiswal and KL Rahul set the tone with a 91-run partnership. Rahul fell just short of a half-century, dismissed for 42 on the stroke of lunch.
🎯 Jaiswal’s England Numbers vs Bradman’s
| Batter | Matches | Innings | Runs | Avg. vs ENG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 6 | 10 | 813 | 90.33 |
| Don Bradman | 37 | 63 | 5028 | 89.78 |
“This is not just a statistical milestone. It’s a statement from a young cricketer stepping into greatness,” remarked a BCCI official after play.
🔥 Day 2 Outlook
With Gill and Pant unbeaten, India has a golden opportunity to cross the 500-run mark. England’s bowlers, led by Ben Stokes (2/43), struggled for breakthroughs after lunch. If the visitors capitalize on their strong start, this could be a defining Test for India in the series.
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