IND vs ENG 2nd Test, Day 1 Highlights: Yashasvi Jaiswal Hits Fifty, India 98/2 at Lunch Without Bumrah

India posted 98/2 at lunch on Day 1 of the second Test against England at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The visitors, without pace ace Jasprit Bumrah due to workload management, made three changes to their lineup but managed a steady start after early pressure from England’s bowlers.

India’s Top Order Holds Firm Despite Bumrah Absence

Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer of the morning session, scoring a confident half-century to guide India through a tricky first hour. The southpaw looked in fluent touch, especially after the departure of KL Rahul (2 off 26 balls), who fell to Chris Woakes in a disciplined spell of seam bowling.

Coming in at No. 3, Karun Nair supported Jaiswal well, adding 80 runs for the second wicket before falling to a short ball from Brydon Carse just before lunch. Nair’s 31 (50) showed intent but was cut short by a rising delivery that forced a fended catch to Harry Brook in the slips.

India reached lunch with captain Shubman Gill joining Jaiswal at the crease, trailing 0-1 in the five-match series.

Team News: Bumrah Rested, England Unchanged

India made three changes:

Akash Deep replaced Bumrah

Nitish Kumar Reddy came in for Sai Sudharsan

Washington Sundar replaced Shardul Thakur

Captain Shubman Gill explained at the toss that Bumrah was being rested with an eye on the third Test at Lord’s, starting just four days after Edgbaston, where conditions might favour him more.

England, unchanged from their Headingley win, elected to bowl first under overcast skies. Captain Ben Stokes cited overhead conditions and early movement as the reason for bowling.

Session Summary: First Session Highlights (Lunch - Day 1)

Session Score Top Performer

Lunch (25 Overs) India 98/2 Yashasvi Jaiswal - 50*

Key Moments:

KL Rahul dismissed for 2 by Chris Woakes

Karun Nair adds 80-run stand with Jaiswal before falling to Carse

Jaiswal hits fluent half-century, looks well-set for a big knock

Gill at crease, India cautiously optimistic after two wickets

Tributes and Opening Ceremony

Before the match, both teams observed a minute's applause for Wayne Larkins, the former England opener who passed away on June 28. England players wore black armbands in tribute.

The national anthems echoed across Edgbaston in a solemn but spirited prelude to what promises to be a hard-fought Test.