India closed out a gripping opening day of the second Test at Edgbaston on a commanding note, reaching 310 for 5 at stumps against England, thanks to Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill. The pair displayed remarkable composure under testing conditions, steering India through a tricky final session and firmly establishing the visitors’ hold on the contest.

Opener Jaiswal was once again at the heart of India’s charge, crafting a fluent 87 that set the tone for the innings. His knock, brimming with assured drives and calculated risks, not only frustrated the English attack but also etched his name into the record books with yet another milestone in his career.

Gill, meanwhile, underscored his growing stature in the longest format with an unbeaten century, his second in as many matches since taking over the Test reins. He brought up his hundred in stylish fashion, steering a Joe Root delivery to the ropes on the final ball of the 80th over, a shot that perfectly encapsulated his authority at the crease. His composed vigil spanned 199 deliveries and featured 11 elegant boundaries, marking the seventh Test century of his career.