K.L. Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel stole the show with impactful knocks in a high-scoring day to help India grab the first innings lead of 175 runs after ending day two at 421/7 in 110 overs. At the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, India began Day Two with 127 runs behind and lost Yashasvi Jaiswal in the opening over. Rahul slammed his 14th Test fifty to top-score with 86 off 123 balls, combining patience, poise and good-looking ten boundaries while keeping the scoreboard moving.