India Became First Team To Lose A Test Despite Having Five Centurions

In an astonishing turn of events, Team India etched their name into the history books for an unusual feat—becoming the first-ever team to lose a Test match despite five individual centuries. The dramatic clash took place during the 1st Test against England at Leeds on June 24th, where batting brilliance failed to translate into victory.

India posted an imposing 471 in the first innings, courtesy of classy hundreds from Yashasvi Jaiswal (101), Shubman Gill (147), and Rishabh Pant (134). England responded strongly, racking up 465, keeping the match on even terms.

In the second innings, the Indian batters continued their dominance. KL Rahul struck a fluent 137, and Pant added another scintillating ton—118 off 140 balls—on a surface offering minimal assistance to fast bowlers. India was folded for 364, setting England a challenging target of 371.

However, what followed stunned cricketing fans worldwide. England chased down the total in just 82 overs, led by a fearless top-order assault that exposed India’s bowling frailties on an unresponsive pitch, led by Ben Duckett’s 149.

This match broke a 96-year-old record previously held by Australia, who had lost a Test despite four centurions at Melbourne in the 1928/29 Ashes. With five centuries in a losing cause, India now owns this bizarre and unfortunate record.