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Shubman Gill’s Unbeaten Ton, Jaiswal’s 87 Anchor India on Strong Opening Day at Edgbaston
India Finish Day 1 at 310/5 in Second Test Against England
Edgbaston, July 2 – On a day that began with overcast conditions and uncertainty, India ended strongly at 310/5, thanks to a captain’s knock of 114 from Shubman Gill* and a fluent 87 by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite England’s disciplined bowling, India’s revamped batting lineup held firm, with an unbeaten 99-run stand between Gill and Ravindra Jadeja (41)* rescuing the visitors from a mini-collapse in the final session.
Overcast Morning Begins with Early Setback
Woakes Impresses but India Survive Umpire’s Call
After winning the toss under grey skies, England opted to bowl first without making any changes to their XI. India, in contrast, made three key changes in search of a stronger batting lineup, including the promotion of Nitish Reddy and the return of Karun Nair.
Chris Woakes began impressively with the new ball, extracting movement off the seam and bounce off the surface. He troubled both Jaiswal and Karun Nair, and despite two close LBW appeals that went upstairs, the batters survived due to umpire’s call decisions on ball-tracking.
However, Woakes soon made the breakthrough, dismissing KL Rahul for 2 as the opener dragged one back onto his stumps during a tentative stay.
Jaiswal and Nair Stabilize Before Lunch
India Rebuild Through Positive Strokeplay
With the scoreboard reading 17/1, Jaiswal and Nair counterattacked with calculated aggression. Karun Nair found his rhythm, piercing the covers with well-timed drives off Josh Tongue, while Jaiswal unleashed a series of pulls and hooks, especially during an aggressive over from Tongue where he hit three boundaries in a row, racing to his 11th Test fifty.
India were cruising when Brydon Carse struck just before Lunch, getting a well-directed short ball to rise sharply at Nair, who could only fend it to second slip, departing for 34. India went into the break at a steady 102/2.
Gill and Jaiswal Take Control Post-Lunch
England Turn to Short Ball but Jaiswal Falls Short of Ton
After the break, Shubman Gill joined the set Jaiswal, and the pair showed maturity by absorbing pressure. Gill, known for his composed temperament, started cautiously but took advantage of any width offered. Jaiswal remained aggressive, capitalizing on errors from the seamers.
The partnership blossomed until Ben Stokes produced a key moment—Jaiswal, on 87, slashed at a wide delivery and was caught behind, missing out on a well-deserved century.
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England Strike Twice in the Final Session
Pant and Reddy Depart, But Gill Holds Fort
Rishabh Pant, true to form, smashed a six off Shoaib Bashir before Tea, but his aggression led to his downfall soon after. Attempting to dominate Bashir again, Pant holed out to long-on, giving England another breakthrough.
Soon after, Nitish Reddy, playing in place of Shardul Thakur, left a Woakes delivery that jagged back sharply and clipped the top of off-stump, reducing India to 211/5 and handing momentum to the hosts.
Gill and Jadeja’s Resilience Shapes Strong Finish
Skipper Reaches Hundred, Partnership Frustrates England
With India wobbling, Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja stood tall. Gill continued to be the anchor, mixing caution with elegance, while Jadeja provided ideal support. The pair tackled the second new ball skillfully, converting loose deliveries into scoring opportunities.
Gill reached his second consecutive century as Test captain, celebrating passionately after hitting back-to-back boundaries off Joe Root. By the time stumps were drawn, India had recovered well to finish at 310/5, with an unbroken 99-run stand between the captain and Jadeja.
Brief Scorecard – Day 1, 2nd Test
India 310/5 (90 overs)
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Shubman Gill 114* (223)
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Yashasvi Jaiswal 87 (132)
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Ravindra Jadeja 41* (88)
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Chris Woakes 2/59
England Bowling Highlights
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Woakes 2/59, Carse 1/43, Bashir 1/65
Day 2 Outlook: Can India Capitalize?
India will look to extend their total beyond 400 on Day 2, with a strong platform already laid. England, meanwhile, will hope for early breakthroughs with the second new ball still relatively fresh. With batting conditions expected to ease up under clearer skies, the morning session could be crucial in deciding the flow of the match.
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