India vs England Edgbaston Test witnessed a gripping first two sessions, with Yashasvi Jaiswal’s innings anchoring India’s start before Ben Stokes delivered a crucial breakthrough just before tea. The visitors reached 182 for 3 on day one, building a steady platform despite early setbacks.
Jaiswal Continues Dream Run Against England
In the ongoing India vs England Edgbaston Test, Jaiswal once again proved his class. Scoring 87 runs, he maintained his incredible record of registering 50-plus scores in all seven Tests against England. His innings, marked by 13 boundaries and confident strokeplay, gave India the early momentum.
KL Rahul and Nair Fall Early, Gill Holds Firm
India’s innings started cautiously. KL Rahul struggled to get going and was dismissed for just 2, thanks to an accurate spell by Chris Woakes. Karun Nair, promoted to No.3, stitched an 80-run stand with Jaiswal but fell to Brydon Carse after scoring 31. Though India lost wickets at intervals, Shubman Gill remained unbeaten at tea with a composed 42.
Stokes Breaks Through Just Before Interval
The turning point of the session came when Ben Stokes dismissed Jaiswal, who edged a wide delivery to the keeper. That wicket ended India’s dominant session on a slightly sour note. Still, India held the edge going into tea with a solid foundation for a big total.
Bumrah Rested, New Faces in Indian Line-up
Notably, Jasprit Bumrah was rested for this match. Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Washington Sundar came into the playing XI. Captain Shubman Gill cited pitch conditions favoring Lord’s more for Bumrah. The revised line-up offers India a fresh approach in their push to level the series.
Gill and Pant Look to Build Further
After Jaiswal’s dismissal, Gill and Rishabh Pant focused on consolidation. Pant, batting on 14*, showed restraint but also attacked when needed—launching Shoaib Bashir for a six. The India vs England Edgbaston Test now hangs in the balance, with India hoping to capitalize on their start.
