Visakhapatnam, Feb 2 (PTI) Young Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a splendid 125 not out as India reached 225/3 at tea after opting to bat first against England on day one of the second Test here on Friday.

The 22-year-old Jaiswal, who played a knock of 80 in the opening Test in Hyderabad, struck his second century in six Tests.

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He slammed 14 four and three sixes in his unbeaten knock that came off 185 balls.

Jaiswal was involved in a 90-run partnership with Shreyas Iyer who made 27.

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Debutant Rajat Patidar was giving Jaiswal company at tea with 25 not out.

Earlier, Rohit Sharma (14; 41b) fell cheaply, while Shubman Gill (34; 46b) failed to convert his start.

For England, James Anderson, Tom Hartley and debutant Shoaib Bashir bagged one wicket each.

Brief scores:

India 1st Innings: 225/3 in 63 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 125 not out, Rajat Patidar 25 not out, Shubman Gill 34) vs England.

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