Wed Jul 02 10:00:00 UTC 2025: ## India Battles England in Second Test After First Match Loss
**Edgbaston, UK -** The Indian cricket team is facing off against England in the second Test match at Edgbaston, determined to level the series after a disappointing loss in the first Test. India has made three changes to its playing eleven, with Jasprit Bumrah rested for workload management and Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Akash Deep earning their spots in the team.
England won the toss and elected to bowl first. India’s opening pair, Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul, started cautiously before Rahul was dismissed for 2. Jaiswal then partnered with Karun Nair, building a solid partnership before Nair fell for 30. Jaiswal reached his half-century, displaying resilience against England’s short-pitched bowling strategy.
At the end of the first session, India had reached 98 runs, losing two wickets. Jaiswal remained steady at the crease, nearing a century, while captain Shubman Gill looked to build a partnership. The second session saw England’s bowlers targeting the batsmen’s bodies.
**Key Highlights:**
* **England won the toss and elected to bowl.**
* **India made three changes to the team.**
* **Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a half-century.**
* **India aims to level the series after losing the first Test.**
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