Yashasvi Jaiswal has etched his name into cricket history by becoming the first Indian opener ever to score a Test century at Headingley, Leeds. The 23-year-old left-hander achieved the landmark during the first Test of India’s tour of England, showcasing remarkable composure and flair on foreign soil. Yashasvi Jaiswal set several notable records and milestones during his century on the opening day of the first Test against England at Headingley, Leeds, on June 20, 2025:
First Indian to Score a Century on Test Debut
Jaiswal became the first Indian cricketer to score a century in his debut Test matches in both England and Australia. He previously scored 161 on debut in Perth during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November 2024 and now added a century in his first Test in England.
Jaiswal now has a century in AUSTRALIA, WEST INDIES and ENGLAND
Jaiswal now boasts Test centuries in Australia, the West Indies, and England. He scored 161 in his debut Test in Australia (Perth, 2024), and has also scored a century in the West Indies, in addition to his latest achievement in England. This makes him the first Indian cricketer to score a century in his first Test in both Australia and England, and among the youngest and most promising talents in Indian cricket.
Fifth Test Century for India
This was Jaiswal’s fifth Test hundred, achieved in just 37 innings. Among Indian batters with five or more Test centuries before turning 24, only Sachin Tendulkar has more at this stage of his career.
Second-Youngest Indian Centurion in England
At 23 years and 174 days, Jaiswal is the second-youngest Indian to score a Test century in England, after Syed Mushtaq Ali.
Joins Elite List at Headingley
He became the seventh Indian batter to score a Test century at the iconic Headingley ground, joining legends like Vijay Manjrekar, MAK Pataudi, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, and Sourav Ganguly.
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Consistent Conversion of Centuries
Whenever Jaiswal has scored a Test century, he has converted it into a 150-plus score. His highest Test score is 214* (against England in Rajkot in 2024).
Jaiswal’s innings of 101 came off 159 balls, featuring 16 fours and one six, and helped India recover from early setbacks with key partnerships alongside KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. This performance further establishes him as one of India’s most promising young Test talents.
