England Strikes Before Lunch: India at 92/2
India reached 92/2 at lunch on day one of the opening Test, with loss of KL Rahul and B Sai Sudharsan in quick succession. Rahul's partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal put 91 for the first wicket. England made breakthroughs with Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes leading the charge.
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In a gripping start to the opening Test, India faced early challenges on Friday, marking their presence with a score of 92/2 at lunch. The session took a pivotal turn as England secured crucial wickets against KL Rahul and newcomer B Sai Sudharsan just before the break.
Yashasvi Jaiswal stood firm on 42, remaining unbeaten and steering the innings with eight beautifully placed boundaries. His partnership with KL Rahul brought a promising 91-run stand for the first wicket, countering England's strategic plays.
However, England's Brydon Carse and Ben Stokes delivered crucial breakthroughs. Rahul, scoring 42, fell to a sharp slip catch off Carse, and Sudharsan succumbed to a catch behind off Stokes, setting a competitive tone for the match.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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