India cautiously began their innings on a docile Vizag pitch, with Yashasvi Jaiswal displaying intent and Rohit Sharma opting for a defensive approach. The opening partnership reached 40, but debutant Shoaib Bashir dismissed Sharma just as the duo seemed settled.
Shubman Gill added momentum with streaky boundaries but fell for 34. Jaiswal, undeterred, reached a half-century before Lunch at 103/2.
Shreyas Iyer resisted England’s tactics but fell to an under edge off Tom Hartley’s delivery. Jaiswal secured his second Test ton with a six, forming a solid 70-run partnership with Rajat Patidar before Tea.
England gained a fortunate breakthrough in the last session, leveling the score at 249/4. Jaiswal and Axar Patel built a 52-run stand, with Jaiswal surpassing 150.
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Patel and KS Bharat fell, but Jaiswal, 21 runs away from a double ton, ended the day partnered with Ravichandran Ashwin.