India vs England 2nd Test: India reached 98/2 at lunch on Day 1, with Jaiswal unbeaten after a fluent half-century and Karun Nair contributing 31 in a crucial 80-run stand.Chris Woakes impressed early with the new ball, but England broke through just before the break as Carse removed Nair to end a growing partnership.
India and England are battling it out in the 2nd Test match at Edgbaston, with Day 1 entering its second session after lunch. Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to anchor India’s innings with calm precision, nearing what could be a defining century.
The visitors are looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat at Headingley, but the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, who’s been rested for workload management, puts added pressure on India’s bowling plans. With overcast Edgbaston weather and a lively pitch, the contest is finely poised. Stay tuned as we bring you live score updates, key highlights, toss results, session summaries, and player performances from this crucial Test in the five-match series.
Jaiswal in Control as India Rebuilds Post-Lunch on Day 1
The second session is underway at Edgbaston, and Yashasvi Jaiswal continues to bat with remarkable poise. Facing Brydon Carse, who came in from around the wicket, Jaiswal showed sharp judgment and soft hands. A wide, full delivery was calmly guided past the slip cordon to the third-man boundary — a shot that summed up his growing authority at the crease.
India, at 104/2 after 26 overs, is relying heavily on this partnership. With Gill just in on 1, and India already two wickets down, the middle order will need to dig deep. Jaiswal, unbeaten on 68, looks set, but the pressure to build a lasting stand is mounting. England, sensing an opportunity, will look to break through early in this session.
India vs England 2nd Test: Karun Nair Falls After Steady 31, England Break Crucial Partnership
Karun Nair’s promising knock has come to an end on 31, just as he looked set to push on. After a nervy start, he settled into a confident rhythm, rotating strike well and anchoring a vital 80-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal. His dismissal, however, halts India’s momentum at a time when they were beginning to steady the innings after KL Rahul’s early exit.
England struck at just the right moment — and their bowlers now have their tails up. The responsibility shifts to captain Shubman Gill, who walks in under pressure and with the Edgbaston crowd alive. India will need composure and a fresh rebuild if they’re to take control of this innings from here.
India Steady at 98/2 at Lunch After Early Pressure from Woakes
India head into lunch at 98 for 2, having weathered a challenging opening session. After being put in to bat, the visitors were tested by a lively Chris Woakes, who bowled with renewed discipline and rhythm. He made the ball talk early on, troubling the top order and creating genuine chances — though he only managed the wicket of KL Rahul.
The intensity dipped once Woakes was taken off, with Josh Tongue leaking runs and failing to maintain the same pressure. This allowed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair to stitch together a steady stand, with Jaiswal once again impressing with his control and strokeplay as he reached another composed fifty.
England clawed back just before the break, with Brydon Carse snapping up Nair and slightly tilting the momentum. While the pitch has offered some bounce and movement, batting hasn’t looked overly difficult — India will feel they’ve laid a decent foundation.
