India vs England 1st Test Highlights: Jaiswal, Gill Shine as Test Hangs in Balance

Day 1 (June 20):
England’s captain Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bowl, banking on a historically bowler-friendly pitch. However, India’s young batting duo seized control—Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) and Shubman Gill (127*)—while Rishabh Pant’s aggressive 65* finished the day at a commanding 359/3.

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Day 2:
England fought back via a quick counterattack, led by Ollie Pope and Harry Brook, reducing India to 471 in the first innings. Jasprit Bumrah then delivered a devastating spell, claiming a 5‑wicket haul to bowl out England for 465—just 6 runs short of India’s total.

Day 3:
India began their second innings strongly but lost Yashasvi early. Debutant Sachin Sudharsan posted a quick 30 but was dismissed before tea. KL Rahul (47*) and captain Shubman Gill (30*) guided India to 90/2 at stumps, establishing a 96‑run lead. Rain prematurely halted the day’s play, leaving the Test finely poised.

⚔️ Key Performances

• Shubman Gill (127, 30)** — A dream start as Test captain, blending composure with authority.

• Yashasvi Jaiswal (101) — His powerful century reinforced India’s dominance, even as he battled cramps.

• Jasprit Bumrah (5/83) — Claimed his 14th Test five‑fer, keeping England narrowly behind India’s first‑innings total.

• *KL Rahul (47, 75 balls)** — Stabilized the second innings and weathered England’s attempts to claw back.

🧩 Match Context

• The fixture is the inaugural Test of the newly named Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series.
• The game has shifted from England’s hopeful dominance with the ball to a tight contest, hinging on tomorrow’s play.
• England’s bowlers have struggled to maintain pressure and are now trying to find breakthroughs early in India’s second innings.

🔮 What’s Next?

On Day 4, India will aim to build a substantial lead and give Bumrah and the seamers enough runs to defend. England must rapidly strike—preferably early wickets—to regain control. Weather will also again play a potential spoilsport.

This Test is delicately balanced, with both sides having pivotal moments ahead.