Cricket Live Updates: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 1

England Recover from Early Collapse to Post 246

England rode on a brilliant century from Ben Stokes to recover from a precarious 137-6 and score 246 on the opening day of the second Test match against India in Visakhapatnam on October 2.

Stokes Scores Century, Helps England Post Competitive Total

Stokes, who came to the crease with England reeling at 20-2, played a stunning knock, hitting 128 runs off 235 deliveries, including 13 fours and three sixes. His century helped England recover from a disastrous start and steer the team to a competitive total.

India's bowlers, led by left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja (3/80), kept the pressure on England throughout the innings, but Stokes remained unyielding. He put on important partnerships with Jos Buttler (35), Jonny Bairstow (36), and Sam Curran (40) to help England recover from the early setbacks.

The second Test match between India and England is evenly poised heading into Day 2, with England batting again. India will be looking to make early inroads into the English batting order, while England will aim to build on their momentum and set a large target for the hosts.