Pant Scores Historic Dual Centuries as India Post 471 at Headingley

Rishabh Pant delivered a historic performance at Headingley, becoming only the second wicketkeeper globally to score centuries in both innings of a Test match and the first Indian wicketkeeper with seven Test hundreds. Alongside centuries from KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal, Pant helped India build a formidable first innings total of 471, evoking memories of India's 2002 victory at the same venue. Despite the strong batting display, India experienced a late collapse, with bowlers Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes leading an effective England fightback by taking multiple key wickets. England, in response, reached 209/3 by the close of Day II, with Ollie Pope scoring a century and Joe Root settling in, indicating a spirited chase. Jasprit Bumrah was India's standout bowler, taking crucial wickets and maintaining pressure, though some missed chances and no-balls limited his impact. The match remains finely poised, with England showing resilience and India aiming to capitalize on their batting dominance.