Jaiswal, Gill navigate tough spell

Wed, 02 July 2025

19:28

India 143-2 (40 Ovs) vs England | SCORECARD

Tongue continues. Jaiswal flicks him in front of square for a single. Gill defends, then shoulders arms to the next. Clips one to mid-on's right for an easy single. Jaiswal blocks, then ends the over with a boundary - a lovely punch through the off side. That's drinks.

A solid passage of play for India - Jaiswal and Gill have negotiated the bowlers well.

Bashir returns for a post-drinks spell. Gill defends the first, then takes a single. Jaiswal works it with the turn to long-off for another. Gill presses forward - no run. Eases the next into covers for one more. Jaiswal defends the final ball. Three runs from the over. After 39 overs, India are 141 for 2.

Tongue continues. Gill jabs towards the on side - no run. Repeats the shot and gets a single this time. Jaiswal flicks one towards backward square - it's signaled leg byes. Gill blocks the rest. Two runs off the over.

After 40 overs, India are 143 for 2.

A calm, controlled phase for India after lunch.

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