After getting completely outplayed in the first Test, India walked into a ground they’ve never conquered in red-ball cricket: Edgbaston. With the series on the line and plenty to prove, the stakes couldn’t be higher. So welcome to the England vs India 2nd Test day1 highlights, where Day 1 was less about history and more about heart, especially from one man in particular.

England vs India 2nd Test Day1 Highlights

Ben Stokes won the toss (again!) and chose to bowl under blue skies—a move that paid off early. Chris Woakes, the hometown hero of the 2025 Edgbaston Test, struck in his opening spell, removing KL Rahul for just 2 in a painfully slow innings that summed up India’s rocky start.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, however, was in the mood for fireworks. After an early counterattack, he teamed up with Karun Nair, who looked solid before falling just before lunch. Jaiswal powered on, peppering the boundary with 13 fours en route to a blazing 87. But just when he looked set for another big one, he slashed at a wide one from Stokes and was caught behind—game-changing moment right there.

Pant holes out to Zak Crawley at long-on!

“Cheerio, cheerio, cheerio” shouts The Hollies 👋

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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 2, 2025

Rishabh Pant’s attempt to clear long-on was short-lived (literally), as he holed out for 25. Nitish Kumar Reddy barely got going before Woakes snuck one past his bat. At 211 for 5, India looked like they might crumble again. But that’s when the skipper stepped up.

Captain’s Statement：Gill’s Century Shines Bright

This is where we talk about Shubman Gill’s Test century, and what a gritty, patient knock it was. Taking strike at a tricky 95 for 2, Gill decided to bat like a man with a mission, not a highlight reel. After being criticized for throwing his wicket away in earlier matches, this time he dug deep. He fought through tight lines, short balls, and even some back spasms.

Skipper Shubman Gill’s red-hot form with the willow continued with yet another 💯 in Birmingham 🔥#ENGvIND 📝: https://t.co/Av3A67xTry pic.twitter.com/BPoP0QXrH1

— ICC (@ICC) July 2, 2025

It wasn’t flashy, but it was effective. His unbeaten 114 off 216 was a masterclass in temperament. That’s now back-to-back tons in this series—Shubman Gill’s Test century at Headingley was about announcing himself as captain; this one felt like a response to the growing pressure of leadership.

Still, questions remain. As a relatively new captain, can he make the right decisions off the field too? The selectors resting Jasprit Bumrah raised plenty of eyebrows, and even though Gill fronted up to defend the call, many wonder if he truly has the experience to lead this side long-term. The 2025 Edgbaston Test might end up being the moment we find out.

All Eyes On Day 2

At stumps, India sit at a strong 310 for 5, with Gill and Jadeja unbeaten and looking solid. But let’s not forget, England haven’t even batted yet. Their chase in the first Test was nothing short of remarkable, and with the pitch flattening out, they’ll back themselves again. India, meanwhile, have to do it all without Bumrah, their pace spearhead, who’s been rested for this match. That puts a lot of pressure on a young and slightly shuffled bowling attack to deliver when it really counts.

Stumps on the opening day of the 2nd Test 🏟️#TeamIndia finish Day 1 with 310/5 on board 👌👌

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— BCCI (@BCCI) July 2, 2025

In the England vs India 2nd Test day1 highlights, the story was clearly—Shubman Gill’s Test century gave India a fighting chance in a venue they’ve historically dreaded. But if the 2025 Edgbaston Test has taught us anything so far, it’s that Day 1 is only part of the battle. Day 2? That’s where the real test begins.

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ENG vs IND 2025 2nd Test of the India tour of England series on 07/02 at 03:30 PM IST