Skipper Rohit Sharma remained unbeaten on 24, supported by Yashasvi Jaiswal on 16.
Opener Zak Crawley top-scored with 60 for England, but the team struggled against India’s spin duo, with Ashwin claiming 5-51 and Kuldeep Yadav 4-22.
England’s innings crumbled in the final session, leaving their bowlers with the task of leveling the series.
India’s bowlers delivered after wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel‘s gritty 90 helped reduce the deficit in the morning session.
Ashwin’s early strikes, coupled with Yadav’s sharp spin, put England on the back foot. Despite efforts from England captain Joe Root, who scored an unbeaten
122 in the first innings, and Crawley, England lost wickets at crucial junctures.
Spinner Shoaib Bashir shone for England, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul to restrict India to 307 in their first innings.
Jurel’s resilient fifty and contributions from the lower order boosted India’s total.
Veteran fast bowler James Anderson made a significant impact, breaking partnerships and inching closer to the milestone of 700 Test wickets.
Meanwhile, Bashir celebrated his success after missing the first Test due to visa issues, highlighting England’s bowling depth.