[WATCH] ENG vs IND 2025: Brydon Carse dismisses dangerous Karun Nair at stroke of Lunch

Karun Nair had to walk back to the pavilion after he was dismissed of a rip-roaring delivery by Brydon Carse an over before Lunch was to be called on Day 1 of the second Test of the ongoing five-match series between England and India. Karun departed after scoring 31 off 50 deliveries.

The zippy delivery hit the splice of Karun’s bat as Harry Brook at second slip completed a straightforward catch. Karun was undone by the sudden bounce as the ball got big on him.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s solid half-century guides India in first session

India ended the first session on 98/2 after 25 overs. As many as 62 of those were scored by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was unbeaten going into the break. The left-hander went about his business quite comfortably and negated the threat of the new ball. 

On the other hand, KL Rahul had a rough outing up top, as he scored only two runs off 26 deliveries before chopping on a Chris Woakes delivery on his stumps. Karun joined Jaiswal and both of them looked quite settled at the crease after the initial burst of England’s new-ball bowlers.

Jaiswal was particularly lethal against the short-pitched deliveries and was able to deal with them with relative ease. He struck 11 fours in the first session and held one end up responsibly. Accompanying him at the crease was Shubman Gill. Gill will aim to registering a substantial partnership with Jaiswal.