India vs England (Ind vs Eng) First Test 2025 – On the first day of the Test series against England, the Indian team delivered a remarkable performance and strengthened their position. Having lost the toss and being asked to bat first, Team India ended the day with 359 runs on the board for the loss of 3 wickets. With excellent centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill, India put England under pressure. On the second day, Team India’s objective will be to surpass the 500-run mark to apply more pressure on England.
Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal Show Brilliant Performances
By the end of the first day, Shubman Gill had scored 127 runs, and Rishabh Pant was unbeaten at 65. During his innings, Gill displayed concentration and maturity, completing his century. Yashasvi Jaiswal was also around 50 runs, and his batting showcased confidence and stability. By the end of the first day, the Indian team had troubled England’s bowlers significantly.
Team India’s Plans for the Second Day
1. Surpassing the 500-run Mark
The main goal for Team India will be to strengthen their lead from the first day and cross the 500-run mark. If India manages to score 500 runs, it will make it very difficult for England to make a comeback. Indian batsmen will need to ensure that they do not lose wickets easily and continue to score runs consistently.
2.Gill and Pant’s Patience
Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant’s partnership will need to continue their excellent batting on the second day. Gill’s century was crucial for India, and Pant, with his aggressive batting, gave the innings momentum. Both of them have the opportunity to convert their strong starts into big scores.
3.Building Long Partnerships
India’s greatest strength is the ability to form long partnerships between its batsmen. On the second day, the batsmen will need to maintain patience and extend their innings. This will not only put pressure on England but will also help India build a massive total.
4.Ensuring 500+ Runs
The clear strategy for the Indian captain and coach will be to ensure that they cross the 500-run mark at any cost. This will help put pressure on England, as they will be forced to chase a huge target.
5.Effective Use of Swing and Spin
After the second day’s play, Indian bowlers will need to adjust their strategies to challenge England’s batsmen. They can trouble the English batsmen with swing and spin. Additionally, if India posts a big score while batting, they will have more opportunities to take quick wickets.
What Will England’s Response Be?
England’s bowlers now have only one way to put pressure on India. The Indian batsmen proved their strength on the first day, and now it will be up to England to show they can succeed against the Indian batting line-up. However, if India crosses 500 runs, England will face a tough challenge.
