New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Frustrated by a defiant India last time out, England's attack had more success on the first day of the fifth and final test but still has work to do after the visitors closed on 204-6 on Thursday.

Gus Atkinson (2-31) and Josh Tongue (2-47) claimed a pair of wickets each at the Oval. And on an impressive day for Atkinson, he also ran out series-leading run-maker and India captain Shubman Gill (21).

But Karun Nair's 52 not out on a rain-impacted day helped India recover from 38-2 when the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal (2) and KL Rahul (14) went before lunch.

Nair's stand was typical of India's resilience this series, which was showcased to such effect at Old Trafford last week when England looked on course for victory....