IND 421/7 in 110 Overs (Stumps) | India vs England Highlights of 1st Test 2024 Day 2: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel Extend Hosts' Dominance, Stretch Lead to 175 Runs

And that is stumps on Day 2! It has been a day in which India has dominated thoroughly and there have been plenty of partnerships, which have added to England's misery. Joe Root provided the spark that England missed on Day 1 and picked up a wicket in the very first over of the day. But India, at no point, did look to give up control of this contest. Regular partnerships and constant rotation of strike has helped India dictate proceedings and the only thing that the hosts would rue the fact that both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul failed to score hundreds after doing so well throughout their respective knocks. Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel saw out the day and took India's lead to a massive 175 here. India would now look to add some more and potentially surpass the 200-run mark on Day 3 before England come out to bat. The visitors are staring at a mountain now and would need to play really well in order to even pull off a draw. Thanks for joining us for this live coverage!

And that is stumps on Day 2! It has been a day in which India has dominated thoroughly and there have been plenty of partnerships, which have added to England's misery. Joe Root provided the spark that England missed on Day 1 and picked up a wicket in the very first over of the day. But India, at no point, did look to give up control of this contest. Regular partnerships and constant rotation of strike has helped India dictate proceedings and the only thing that the hosts would rue the fact that both Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul failed to score hundreds after doing so well throughout their respective knocks. Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel saw out the day and took India's lead to a massive 175 here. India would now look to add some more and potentially surpass the 200-run mark on Day 3 before England come out to bat. The visitors are staring at a mountain now and would need to play really well in order to even pull off a draw. Thanks for joining us for this live coverage!

With less than 10 overs left today, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel would look to see things out, rather than attempt anything ambitious. India are in the driver's seat and from England's perspective, a wicket here can do their confidence some good. 

With less than 10 overs left today, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel would look to see things out, rather than attempt anything ambitious. India are in the driver's seat and from England's perspective, a wicket here can do their confidence some good. 

The runs keep on flowing for India with Ravindra Jadeja holding one end tightly while Axar Patel is at the other. India's lead is well beyond the 100-run mark and things only seem to get worse for England. With around 15 overs remaining, India would look to not lose any more wicket today. 

DRINKS! It's drinks break now after 94 overs are completed and India is in the lead by 122 runs. Ravindra Jadeja is looking comfortable on the pitch while Axar Patel is still looking to find a grip on the pitch.

OUT! As Ravichandran Ashwin hit the ball towards the covers, he ran straight away towards the other end to take a run for which Ravindra Jadeja was not ready. It ended up in a big miscommunication and the loss of another wicket quickly for India. Ravichandran Ashwin run out (Tom Hartley)

OUT! Joe Root has provided England with yet another breakthrough as he trapped KS Bharat in front of the stumps. Bharat attempted a sweep and missed the ball completey, which hit him on his back leg. Despite him opting for a review, the replay showed that it would crash into the stumps. KS Bharat lbw b Joe Root 41(81)

England have taken the second new ball in this innings with the hope of taking a breakthrough as soon as possible. The partnership between KS Bharat and Ravindra Jadeja has been solid for India so far as the hosts have their lead go past 100 runs now. 

FIFTY! Ravindra Jadeja has scored a half-century but not before surviving an lbw chance, which showed an inside edge after opting for a DRS. Jadeja's 50 is the third half-century by an Indian in this innings and he would look to make it big, with India already in a dominant position. 

Action has resumed after tea in this Test match and England would rue the fact that they have lost all their reviews, with Joe Root having an appeal after hitting both Ravindra Jadeja and KS Bharat on their pads. India on the ascendancy here and England might take the new ball now in order to replenish hope of finishing this Indian innings. 

It is tea on Day 2 here and it has been another good session for India. KL Rahul's wicket was probably the only bad thing for India in this session but barring that, there has been no sign of England making an impact on this match. India are ahead and would probably want to bat for the remainder of the day. 

Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat continue to stretch India's lead in this match and England, all out of reviews, do not seem to pose any threat. The visitors need to find some source of inspiration in order to make a comeback in this contest. It has been all India so far and a big score is on the cards here. 

OUT! KL Rahul holes out in the deep and he would be livid with himself. Tom Hartley has his second wicket of the match and Rahul went for a big shot. Much like Iyer, he found the fielder in the deep and Rehan Ahmed does well to complete the catch. Another batter falls short of a century. KL Rahul c Rehan Ahmed b Tom Hartley 86(123) 

OUT! KL Rahul holes out in the deep and he would be livid with himself. Tom Hartley has his second wicket of the match and Rahul went for a big shot. Much like Iyer, he found the fielder in the deep and Rehan Ahmed does well to complete the catch. Another batter falls short of a century. KL Rahul c Rehan Ahmed b Tom Hartley 86(123) 

KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja are playing their shots here and India are now dictating the proceedings in this match. India are in firm control and England got to find a way to stop the flow of runs or else a big total is on the cards here. 

India have obtained the lead in this Test match with KL Rahul being the fulcrum of the batting performance so far. Having started off in a composed manner, Rahul has played attacking shots whenever there has been a loose ball and now, India are ahead.

OUT! England have got a wicket straight after lunch and Shreyas Iyer has holed out in the deep. Rehan Ahmed, who bowled a maiden earlier, has Iyer attempt a big shot and the batter found debutant Tom Hartley near the fence. England have struck again at the start of a session! Shreyas Iyer c Tom Hartley b Rehan Ahmed 35(63)

And that's lunch on Day 2! What a session it has been and India have once again won this session with a powerful partnership between KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. The day began with Yashasvi Jaiswal falling to Joe Root in the first over and Shubman Gill, who did a lot of hard work, fell to a poor shot. But KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have not just steadied the ship but also scored runs easily, enabling India to take the upper hand in this match. 

FIFTY! The right-hander has looked comfortable at the crease and has gotten to the landmark with ease in his 50th Test match. He did get a reprieve early on and has made the most of that. He would now look to get a big score under his belt.