📅 Date: July 2, 2025
🕒 Stumps: India 310 / 5 in 85 overs
📊 Key Stats
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill (c) | 114* | 216 | 12 | 0 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 87 | 107 | 13 | 0 |
| Rishabh Pant | 25 | 42 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 41* | – | – | – |
- Shubman Gill anchored the innings with a stellar unbeaten century (114*), guiding India into a dominant position
- Yashasvi Jaiswal scored an aggressive 87 off 107 balls but was trapped by Ben Stokes, missing out on a repeat ton
- Contributions from Pant (25) and Jadeja (41)* boosted the lower middle order
🎯 Day Summary
England’s bowlers toiled diligently—Chris Woakes took early wickets, Ben Stokes ended Jaiswal’s knock, and Shoaib Bashir snagged Pant. Still, India capitalized on better conditions post-lunch to dominate with the bat
🎯 Key Takeaways
- India’s Resurgence: Strong partnership from Gill, Pant, and Jadeja sets up a platform for 400+.
- England’s Missed Chances: Despite gritty spells, they couldn’t break through after the top dismissals.
- Momentum Shift: India ends Day 1 well ahead, holding all the control ahead of Day 2’s new ball phase.
🔭 What to Monitor on Day 2
New Ball Swing: Overcast skies may assist England if they strike early with the Dukes.
Gill’s Push for 150? Will he continue to build on his solid foundation?
England’s Strike Plan: Can Woakes, Bashir, or Stokes remove Gill or Jadeja early to swing momentum?
