Yashasvi Jaiswal's majestic 179* guides India, but late wickets boost England on Day 1 of 2nd Test

In a stellar display of batting prowess, Yashasvi Jaiswal delivered his finest Test innings, propelling India to a total of 336/6 on the first day in Vizag after captain Rohit Sharma elected to bat. Despite Jaiswal's outstanding performance, England made a strong comeback in the final half-hour, securing crucial wickets to regain control.

Jaiswal's brilliance was evident as he notched up his second Test century, concluding the day undefeated at 179. The left-handed batter seems poised for his maiden double hundred, yet India face concerns after other batters failed to capitalize on their promising starts. Apart from Jaiswal's commanding innings, Shubman Gill contributed 34 runs, while Iyer, Patidar, and Axar, all fell in the twenties and thirties.

With India trailing 0-1 in the series, the team is banking on a more substantial batting performance from their lower-order. The flat pitch on the first day indicated favorable conditions for batting. Although India appeared in control at 301/4, the late dismissals of Axar Patel and KS Bharat in the final 30 minutes shifted the momentum in favor of England, particularly with Ben Stokes finishing the day on a high.

As the hosts seek a resurgence in the series, the first session on day 2 will be crucial. India will be hoping for a substantial partnership between Jaiswal and Ashwin to push the team as close to the 500-run mark on what seems to be an ideal batting pitch.

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