India finished the first day at 310 for five, marked by Shubman Gill's century and Yashasvi Jaiswal's solid innings. England's captain Ben Stokes opted to bowl first, betting on the pitch's reliability through the match. The absence of Jasprit Bumrah was notable for India, with former coach Ravi Shastri criticizing the decision. Despite struggles, Chris Woakes excelled in the opening session, creating multiple scoring threats with tight bowling, signaling a competitive second day ahead.
India scored 310 for five at the end of the first day, demonstrating resilience in the absence of key player Jasprit Bumrah, who was rested for the third Test.
Shubman Gill scored his second century of the series, an elegant 114 from 216 balls, while Yashasvi Jaiswal contributed a punchy 87.
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