Produced by: Tarun Mishra
Yashasvi Jaiswal's brilliant performance took centre stage on the first day of the second Test between India and England as he scored an unbeaten 179 runs, guiding India to a total of 336/6 at stumps.
Yashasvi Jaiswal, along with opening partner and captain Rohit Sharma, opted for a measured start after winning the toss and choosing to bat first. Rohit's dismissal by spinner Shoaib Bashir marked the latter's maiden Test wicket.
Shubman Gill, after a promising start, succumbed to a delivery from James Anderson, adding to India's early challenges in the batting order.
Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased resilience and skill, scoring his second Test century, steering India through challenging periods and anchoring the innings.
A 90-run partnership between Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer further solidified India's position. The duo successfully navigated the team to lunch and maintained stability in the initial half of the second session.
Shreyas Iyer, after a promising start, fell for 27 off 59 deliveries, succumbing to Tom Hartley's delivery.
Debutant Rajat Patidar joined the crease, contributing with a score of 32 before being dismissed in the final session by Rehan Ahmed.
Despite some setbacks, Yashasvi Jaiswal's outstanding innings propelled India to a commanding position, reaching 336/6 at stumps on Day 1, showcasing the team's resilience and determination in the ongoing Test series against England.