Yashasvi Jaiswal cracked his sixth Test century, his fourth against England during the fifth and final Test at The Oval, helping India script history with their highest-ever number of centuries in a single Test series. India now holds the national record with 12 tons in one series, surpassing their previous best of 11 from 1978, and has equalled the world record for third-most centuries in a series.
Jaiswal’s knock, marked by elegance and grit, also lit up a match that saw Akash Deep hit his maiden Test fifty and Shubman Gill fall just 20 runs short of breaking Sunil Gavaskar’s longstanding series record.
[UPDATE] Jaiswal’s Bat Talks, England Feels the Heat
Some may say it’s like poetry or just strong, but Jaiswal made coming back a skill. After getting out early in the first part of the game, the left-handed player came back strong, hitting his hundred in the 51st over.
He didn’t just get points; he made art with his bat. Out of the 100 runs, an amazing 82 were made behind square, a great example of timing and skill.
Former England bowler Stuart Broad said on air, “His love for England goes on,” and he is right. Jaiswal now has four hundreds against the English team, each one more important than the last.
When he got to the big moment, Jaiswal took off his helmet and gloves, blew kisses, and made a heart shape with his hands. The Indian dressing room clapped, and head coach Gautam Gambhir smiled big.
💯 for Yashasvi Jaiswal!
That’s his 6th Test century, and he’s making a habit of it 🏏🔥 pic.twitter.com/e3DIJBnJ4o
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) August 2, 2025
[WHAT’S HAPPENING] India’s Century Tsunami
The Oval saw great batting this series, with Indian players hitting 12 centuries, a record for the team in any Test series. This was more than their 11 centuries against the West Indies in 1978.
Right now, this number is the third highest in the world, just behind the 21 centuries made in the 1955 Australia-West Indies series.
[TRENDING] Gill’s Miss, Deep’s Delight
While Jaiswal soared, Shubman Gill’s wings were clipped early in the second session. With 754 runs under his belt for the series, Gill was just 20 shy of breaking Gavaskar’s iconic 774-run haul from 1971.
His innings came to a sudden halt after Gus Atkinson snuck one past his bat, trapping him plumb in front. Though Gill fell short, debutant Akash Deep stepped up when it mattered most.
Sent in as a nightwatchman, Deep batted like a seasoned pro and brought up his maiden Test half-century, drawing raucous applause from the Indian camp.
Amit Mishra’s Thoughts
Jaiswal’s 6th century was not just a win for him; it became an important part of India’s success story. Like a small fire in a room full of dry grass, his play started a big fire that helped India make their mark in cricket history.
India now holds the record for the most centuries in a series. Jaiswal is getting better like old wine, and players like Akash Deep are doing well.
This Indian team is mixing history with hope at just the right moment.
