IND 310/5 in 85 Overs (Stumps) | India vs England Highlights of 2nd Test 2025 Day 1: Shubman Gill Leads Charge With Unbeaten Century at Edgbaston

It was a brilliant day for Team India as they crossed the 300-run mark on the opening day of the second Test against England. The Ben Stokes-led side will also be the happier side at stumps on Day 1 as they dismissed five Indian batters after opting to bowl first. However, the day belonged to the Indian skipper Shubman Gill, who showcased his class with another century. Gill's unbeaten 114, followed by opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's fighting knock, has helped India to reach 310/5 in 85 overs.

Hundred! Seventh century and second as Test captain for the Prince of Team India, Shubman Gill. He yells in delight. Two Tests – Two centuries in this series. He loves the moment and roars and then waves the helmet in the air. Ravindra Jadeja hugs him. A fantastic knock by the India Test captain.

A crucial 50-run stand between captain Shubman Gill and veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. After two quick wickets, both Indian batters have batted brilliantly. Jadeja has looked calm at the crease, whereas Shubman is inching close towards another century in Test cricket.

Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja have joined forces at the crease and the two will look to ensure that India lose no more wicket on Day 1. There's still some left for stumps and India would look for another partnership here. 

OUT! England have picked up one more wicket and it has come in quick time, with Chris Woakes castling Nitish Kumar Reddy! One of the three changes to India's playing XI, Nitish Kumar Reddy left the ball and saw his off-stump being rattled. Nitish Kumar Reddy b Chris Woakes 1(6)

OUT! England have another wicket and it is that of Rishabh Pant! The twin centurion from Leeds has found the fielder in Zak Crawley this time as he attempted a big shot off the spinner. England would be delighted with this wicket. Rishabh Pant c Zak Crawley b Shoaib Bashir 25(42) 

Fifty! A hundred in his first Test as captain, and he follows up with a hard-fought half-century in the second Test. Superb knock by the Indian captain, Shubman Gill. Raises the bat and acknowledges the applause. Gill looked calm at the crease and picked odd balls to score a boundary. He will look to score big runs here.

Welcome back to the final session of Day 1. Team India will look to score quick runs as there is no help for the bowlers. The England bowlers have to grind hard to get a wicket. Shubman Gill is nearing his another fifty, whereas Rishabh Pant will look to attack against spinner Shoaib Bashir.

Tea! Just one wicket for England, and India scored 84 runs in 28 overs. England bowlers looked disciplined as compared to the first session. The spread-out field by skipper Ben Stokes limited boundaries for the Indian batters. Jaiswal looked good for another hundred, but it was Ben Stokes who provided the breakthrough. The sun is shining brightly, and the pitch is good for batting. We will be back shortly after the tea break.

Huge wicket for England! Yashasvi Jaiswal can't believe it. He stands there in disbelief as skipper Ben Stokes is celebrating. The England captain is looking pumped. He is roaring in delight and knows the importance of the wicket. It was a short and wide outside off stump; the Indian opener looked to cut but got a faint bottom edge. Jamie Smith took an easy catch. Crucial wicket for England. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Jamie Smith b Ben Stokes 87(107)

Team India has crossed the 150-run mark. Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill are looking well set. The pitch is looking great for batting, with the ball becoming old. England are trying hard to break this partnership.

Captain Shubman Gil and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal have stitched a 50-run stand for the third wicket. Both batters are looking well set. Gill and Jaiswal are taking time to score runs. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal is closing in on his another century in the longest format.

Shubman Gill survives a close LBW call! A huge appeal by Brydon Carse and other England players, but the umpire didn't raise his finger. After a detailed discussion, skipper Ben Stokes decided to challenge the decision. However, the replays showed the Indian captain got a thick inside edge before the ball wrapped into the pads. Gill Survives!

Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill have steadied the ship for Team India. Both batters are looking set, and England's bowlers are not looking threatening. The sun is out at Edgbaston, which will make it easier for the batters. Although the odd ball is misbehaving, otherwise the pitch is looking great for batting.

Welcome back. It's bright and sunny here at Edgbaston. Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill will begin from where they left off before the lunch break. Meanwhile, the visitors have crossed the 100-run mark.

Lunch! It was a brilliant contest between the bat and ball in the opening session of the second Test between India and England. Indian batters were tested by Chris Woakes with the new ball. The veteran kept bowling the probing lines and asked a lot of questions. He dismissed KL Rahul for two runs. Once he was taken off, the pressure was released as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair scored boundaries on the poor deliveries. However, at the stroke of lunch, Brydon Carse removed Karun Nair with a sharp bouncer. Yashasvi Jaiswal, on the other hand, scored his 11th Test fifty.

Out! A wicket against the run of play for England. Brydon Carse breaks the threatening partnership. Karun Nair departs after scoring 31 runs. It was a sharp short ball from Brydon Carse, and Karun Nair could only fend it to second slip. The ball came to Nair's face as he tried to protect himself, and it took a dolly towards Harry Brook. Karun Nair c Harry Brook b Brydon Carse 31(50)

Fifty! Yashasvi Jaiswal raises the bat and acknowledges the applause. A fantastic knock by the Indian opener. The Indian opener soaked up the early threat and played cautiously by leaving balls and playing on merit. After getting set, Jaiswal took on English bowlers and hammered them all over the park. Jaiswal will look to score big from here.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair have stitched a 50-run partnership for the second wicket. Both batters are batting superbly and are punishing the poor balls. England have bowled some tempting lines, but Jaiswal and Nair have shown great determination at the crease.

Drinks are on the field now. The first hour of the second Test was very interesting. England bowlers kept bowling in the probing lines, which rewarded Chris Woakes to take the prized wicket of KL Rahul, who went after scoring just two runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Karun Nair survived close LBW calls as England bowlers kept putting pressure. Chris Woakes has been a standout for the host.