Opener Rohit Sharma slammed a magnificent 161 before India stuttered in the final session to reach 300 for six on the opening day of the second Test against England here on Saturday.

At stumps, Rishabh Pant and debutant Axar Patel were batting on 33 and 5, respectively. Seeking to level the four-match series after their defeat in the first Test, India opted to bat after winning the toss.