IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 1 Highlights: Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja Unbeaten as India Reach 310/5 at Edgbaston

India finished Day 1 of the second Test against England in a strong position, reaching 310 for 5 at stumps at Edgbaston. Captain Shubman Gill led from the front with a composed 114 not out (216 balls), ably supported by Ravindra Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 41 (67 balls).

England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first, a decision that initially saw the visitors in some trouble before a crucial partnership steadied the innings. Earlier in the day, opener Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a fluent 87 runs (107 balls), providing a solid start despite the early loss of wickets.

Woakes Shines for England; India Makes Three Changes

Among the English bowlers, Chris Woakes was the most effective, picking up 2 wickets for 59 runs from his 21 overs. Brydon Carse also chipped in with a wicket.

India made three changes to their playing XI for this crucial match, bringing in Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep. They replaced Shardul Thakur, Sai Sudharsan, and Jasprit Bumrah, respectively. England, meanwhile, opted for an unchanged side from the first Test.

Series Context

England currently leads the series 1-0, having secured a five-wicket victory over India in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds, last month. India will be looking to build on their strong Day 1 performance to level the series.

Brief Scores at Stumps, Day 1:

India: 310/5 (85.0 overs)

Shubman Gill: 114* (216)

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 87 (107)

Ravindra Jadeja: 41* (67)

England Bowling:

Chris Woakes: 2/59 (21)

Brydon Carse: 1/49 (16)