India vs England: Prasidh Krishna creates dismal record at Headingley which never Happened before in Test Cricket History

Prasidh Krishna has etched his name into Test cricket history for all the wrong reasons in the 1st Test between India and England.

The Indian pacer became the first bowler to concede over 6 runs per over in both innings of a Test match while bowling a minimum of 15 overs in each, a dubious record that underscored India's struggles in their five-wicket defeat to England.

Krishna's figures tell a tale of toil and torment. In England's first innings, he bowled 20 overs, conceding 128 runs at an economy rate of 6.40 while taking 3 wickets-Ollie Pope (106), Harry Brook (99), and Jamie Smith. Despite these scalps, his inability to stem the flow of runs allowed England to post a formidable 465 in response to India's 471. In the second innings, chasing 371, Krishna's 15 overs went for 92 runs at 6.13 runs per over, yielding just 2 wickets (Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope). His overall economy rate of 6.28 across 35 overs marked the most expensive bowling performance by an Indian in Test history, surpassing Varun Aaron's 5.91 in 2014.

While Krishna's wickets were crucial, his profligacy played a subtle yet significant role in India's loss. In the chase, Krishna's expensive spells failed to build pressure, allowing England to maintain a brisk scoring rate. Combined with India's six dropped catches and lower-order collapses (7 for 41 and 6 for 31), his inability to control the run rate handed England momentum.

Despite the unwanted record, Krishna showed glimpses of his potential. His height and bounce troubled England's top order, but short-pitched bowling and lack of control diluted his impact. Captain Shubman Gill's underutilization of Jasprit Bumrah in the final stages further exposed Krishna's struggles, as England chased down 371 with ease.

For Krishna, a proven performer in domestic cricket and the IPL, this Test was a harsh lesson. With four Tests remaining, the 29-year-old has a chance to redeem himself, but India will need him to tighten his economy to avoid further setbacks in this fiercely contested series.