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India scripted an ironic record at Headingley despite centuries from Jaiswal, Gill and Pant. Their 471 became the lowest Test total featuring three individual tons, breaking South Africa's 2016 mark. Pant's explosive 134 included a six to complete his century, surpassing Dhoni's wicketkeeping record. England fought back through Stokes' 4-wicket haul and Tongue's breakthroughs after lunch.

Key Points: India Set Unwanted Record Despite Jaiswal Gill Pant Centuries vs England

  • Jaiswal-Gill-Pant scored 382 of India's 471 runs
  • England's Stokes-Tongue shared 8 wickets
  • India broke SA's 475 record for lowest 3-century total
  • Pant overtook Dhoni's wicketkeeper century tally
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India post an unflattering record; 471 against England lowest Test score for an innings with three centuries

India post lowest Test total (471) with three centuries as Jaiswal, Gill, Pant dominate but England's Stokes, Tongue strike back at Headingley.

"Pant surpassed Dhoni with his 7th Test ton but India collapsed to an unwanted record - Match Report"

Leeds, June 21

India could not properly capitalise on the three centuries by its batters in the first innings of first Test against England and folded up for 471 on the second day. They now have an unflattering record of lowest total in an innings when three batters scored tons.

The previous lowest was 475 by South Africa against England at Centurion in 2016.

Yashasvi Jaiswal 101, Shubman Gill 147 and Rishabh Pant 134 scored emphatic centuries in the first innings of the Test match being played at Headingley, Leeds.

The trio added 382 runs combined and the rest all the Indian batters could score only 58 runs with 31 runs coming in as extras.

Lowest all-out totals that have three individual hundreds471 Ind vs Eng Headingley 2025475 SA vs Eng Centurion 2016

Gill top scored in the innings. England skipper Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue shared eight wickets between them as England fought their way back into the game after Lunch.

Earlier in the day, a majestic century from wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant powered India to 454/7 in the pre-lunch session of the second day.

Stokes grabbed his fourth wicket of the innings, and Shardul Thakur became his latest prey and departed for one just before lunch. Before this, England got their biggest breakthrough of the day as Josh Tongue removed Rishabh Pant for 134.

Shubman Gill was out after a captain's innings of 147. He was caught on deep square leg off Shoaib Bashir in the 102nd over.

India started the second day at 359/3 with Gill not out on 127. Pant was on the other end, unbeaten on 62.

India crossed the 400 runs mark in the 96th over and had not lost a wicket when drinks were called. Pant brought up his seventh test century with a six, in the 100th over, and surpassed former Indian skipper MS Dhoni to score the most centuries by a wicketkeeper-batter for India.

Brief score: India 454/7 ( Shubman Gill 147, Rishabh Pant 134; Ben Stokes 4/66). Vs England.

- ANI

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the cricket article:
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Rahul K.
Three centuries but still a disappointing total! Our middle order collapsed like a house of cards after Pant's dismissal. Need more consistency from other batters to support our star performers. England will come hard now 😟 #TeamIndia
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Priya M.
What an amazing comeback by Pant! After that terrible accident, scoring 134 runs is just incredible 👏 So happy to see him back in form. The record doesn't matter as much as seeing our players perform with such passion.
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Vikram S.
The stats tell the story - 382 runs from top 3 and just 89 from others! Our batting depth is a serious concern overseas. Need to find reliable players who can stay at the crease when the stars get out.
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Ananya T.
Shubman Gill proving why he's the future of Indian cricket! That 147 was pure class. But we need to stop these collapses - same old story in overseas Tests. Bowling needs to step up now 💪
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Sanjay R.
People focusing too much on the negative record. Three centuries in an overseas innings is still an achievement! England conditions are tough and our boys showed character. Let's see what our bowlers can do now.
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Neha P.
Mixed feelings about this innings. On one hand, brilliant performances by Jaiswal, Gill and Pant. On other hand, the rest of the batting was like a Bollywood movie - all drama and no substance! Hope our bowlers can save the day 🤞

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