India had got off to a solid start in the morning as openers Murali Vijay and Dhawan chalked up a half-century partnership but the visitors were then rocked by three swift strikes by left-arm swing bowler Sam Curran. Curran, playing in his only second test, dismissed Vijay, Dhawan and Lokesh Rahul in the space of nine runs. Though India limped to 76 for three at lunch, the post-lunch session bought no respite with all rounder Stokes picking up two wickets to reduce the visitors to 100-5. James Anderson was England`s most economical bowler with 41 runs off 22 overs while Curran bagged four wickets. (Courtesy: Reuters)
England only managed to add two runs to their overnight total on Thursday following their dramatic collapse in Wednesday`s final session. The hosts, playing their 1000th test, had lost six wickets for 67 runs as they limped to the close on 285 for nine on Wednesday. Skipper Joe Root had top-scored with a fluent 80 but his run out from a brilliant throw by Kohli led to their demise. Virat Kohli scored a gritty 149 to rescue India and leave the intriguing first test finely balanced as England were left to rue several missed chances before they ended the second day 22 runs ahead on Thursday. (Courtesy: Reuters)