Birmingham, July 2 -- A half-century between Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill drove India closer to the 200-run mark at the end of the second session on day one during the first session against England at Birmingham on Wednesday.

In what was another shared session, thanks to Jaiswal's dismissal, India stood at 182/3, with Gill (42*) and Rishabh Pant (14*) unbeaten.

India kickstarted the second session at 98/2, with Jaiswal (62*) and skipper Gill (1*) at the crease.

With a double, India reached the 100-run mark in 25.3 overs.

Gill and Jaiswal were more watchful, with the Indian skipper surviving a close call for leg-before-wicket against Chris Woakes. Later on, Gill eased some pressure with two boundaries against him in the 33...