June 20, 2025: India’s top order has shown resilience after losing two early wickets, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill stitching together a solid partnership to stabilize the innings at Headingley.
At the end of 39 overs, India stands at 159/2, with Jaiswal unbeaten on 67 off 112 balls and Gill on 40 off 44. The duo has put on a fluent 50-run stand, mixing caution with aggression. Jaiswal, in particular, has looked composed, bringing up his half-century off 96 balls, while Gill has been fluent with his strokeplay.
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The England bowlers have tried to keep things tight, with Chris Woakes and Josh Tongue rotating in short spells. Woakes bowled a maiden over earlier in the session, while Tongue managed to keep things economical but couldn’t break the stand.
In the last few overs before the drinks break:
- Over 30: Woakes conceded just 2 runs.
- Over 33: Tongue returned to concede 4 runs.
- Over 35: Jaiswal reached his fifty; 3 runs came from the over.
- Over 36: 7 runs came off Woakes as Gill looked to press forward.
- Over 37: Tongue gave away just 3 runs.
- Over 38: Woakes leaked 13 runs in an expensive over.
- Over 39: Tongue again held it tight, giving away just 1 run.
As the session progresses, the Jaiswal-Gill duo will aim to convert this promising partnership into a big one and put India in a strong position.