Rahul and Pant Centuries Set England 371 Target in Headingley Test
- On June 23, 2025, at Headingley in Leeds, India set England a target of 371 in the first Test match between the two teams.
- This target followed strong batting from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, who had to stabilize India's innings after early wickets, including the loss of Shubman Gill.
- Rahul scored 137 runs off 247 balls, while Pant contributed 118 runs from 140 deliveries, achieving his second century of the match and becoming only the second wicketkeeper ever to register centuries in each innings of a Test.
- India posted 364 all out in their second innings after a late collapse triggered by Brydon Carse, who took three wickets including Rahul’s dismissal, while Josh Tongue also took three wickets.
- England must score 371 runs in just over three sessions to secure victory in the series opener, aiming for their most challenging successful run chase at Headingley and the second-largest target ever achieved there to take the lead.
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