England's batsman Jonny Bairstow plays a shot during the first day of the third Test cricket match between India and England at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali. AFP PHOTO

Mohali: Wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow (89) saved England's blushes as the visitors reached 268/8 at stumps on the opening day of the third Test against India at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) I.S. Bindra Stadium here on Saturday.