India vs England 5th Test Day 1: Karun Nair hits fifty as IND fight back at stumps - Action in Images

Karun Nair scored his first fifty of the season as he put up a solid fight to take India to 204/6 at stumps on Day 1.

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India closed the day at 206/6, with Karun Nair anchoring the innings through a challenging phase to remain unbeaten on 52. He was well supported by Washington Sundar, who looked composed during his 45-ball 19*, as the duo ensured a steady finish to the day.  (PTI)

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Karun Nair brought up his first half-century of the series, a vital knock that helped India cross the 200-run mark. (PTI)

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India's captain Shubman Gill went for a needless single off Gus Atkinson who picked up the ball on the follow through and darted it into the stumps, leaving the Indian captain way out of his crease. (AFP)

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India lost their captain Shubman Gill due to a suicidal run out as intermittent rain allowed only six overs in the afternoon session on day one. (AFP)

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The rain also hampered the game twice as early lunch and tea were taken to accommodate a long final session. (PTI)

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Josh Tongue was the pick of the bowlers for England with two big wickets of Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja. (PTI)

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Playing his first game of the series, Gus Atkinson struck in his second over by having Yashasvi Jaiswal trapped in front. (PTI)

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KL Rahul, India's most consistent performer in the series, was the second to depart. A seemingly harmless short ball from Chris Woakes tempted him into a cut, but with the delivery too close to his body, he ended up dragging it onto his stumps—a soft dismissal that halted his steady start.  (PTI)

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India's Sai Sudharsan stabilised the innings but failed to convert the start into a big score as he was dismissed on 38. (PTI)