India's morning proved disastrous as England's Ben Stokes dominated with his first Test century in two years, contributing to a total of 669 all out. Chris Woakes quickly took two wickets, leaving India reeling at a 311-run deficit. However, resilient performances from Shubman Gill and KL Rahul transformed the game's outlook. After a challenging start, they batted well into the afternoon, ending the day at 174 for two, and a rain-draw possibility emerged, challenging earlier assumptions about the match's outcome.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul displayed resilience with scores of 78 and 87 not out, steering India to 174 for two at stumps, despite a challenging morning.
Ben Stokes made a significant impact, scoring his first Test century in two years and helping England reach an all out total of 669.
Chris Woakes took two wickets in two balls before India could make any progress on their 311-run deficit, showcasing England's early dominance in the match.
The situation shifted for India after a tough morning, as Gill and Rahul's tenacity demonstrated the potential for a draw, despite earlier adversities.
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