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Shubman Gill captained India in the first Test against England at Headingley, urging his team to secure an early victory after a dominant batting performance. India posted 471 in their first innings, propelled by centuries from Gill (147), Rishabh Pant (134), and Yashasvi Jaiswal (101).

Shubman Gill marked his Test captaincy debut with a brilliant 147 against England at Headingley, leading India's charge in the first Test. Despite falling short of a double century due to a mistimed shot, his innings was crucial in India's quest for an early series advantage.

Shubman Gill, facing initial skepticism as India's Test captain, silenced critics with a remarkable unbeaten century on the first day of the Leeds Test. Alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal's century, Gill propelled India to a strong position of 359 for 3 at stumps. Gill's achievement places him among Indian legends who scored centuries in their first Test as captain.