Hyderabad, Jan 26 (PTI) India reached 421 for 7 at stumps on day two in reply to England's first innings total of 246 in the opening Test of the five-match series here on Friday.

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel were batting on 81 and 35 respectively at the close of play.

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For England, Tom Hartley and Joe Root took two wickets apiece.

India, who had begun the day at 119 for 1, lead England by 175 runs.

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Brief Scores:

England 1st innings: 246 all out in 64.3 overs.

India: 421 for 7 in 110 overs ( KL Rahul 86, Ravindra Jadeja 81 batting ; Tom Hartley 2/131, Joe Root 2/77).

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