For the first time in a men's Test, England went into the match with a lone fast bowler in Mark Wood, opting for a spin-heavy attack instead, which included debutant Tom Hartley
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal led India's strong reply with a rapid unbeaten 76 while Shubman Gill was on 14 at the close
Ben Stokes produced a captain's knock of 70 to help England post a competitive total before they wilted early in the final session
India lost Rohit Sharma for 24 but would still hope to grab a handy lead, especially after England burnt all three reviews in their desperation for breakthroughs
Hosts India bowled out England for a modest 246 and then cruised to 119 for one in reply on day one of the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday
As India looks to consolidate their position of advantage, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubhman Gill will focus on building partnerships and ticking the scoreboard over steadily. The pitch still holds plenty of challenges for the batters, with spinners expected to extract turn and bounce while fast bowlers exploit the surface for extra bounce. It's imperative for the Indian duo to exercise caution and adapt to the conditions as they continue their innings. With both teams eyeing pivotal breakthroughs, the stage is set for another thrilling day of cricket action. Stay tuned for updates as the second day's play unfolds.
England, having been bowled out in less than a day's play after opting to bat first, faced a stern test from the Indian bowlers. Their skipper emerged as the lone warrior, showcasing resilience and stroke-making ability to notch up a fifty-plus score. However, the lack of experience in their spin department raised concerns, prompting the skipper to reassess their bowling strategies for the upcoming day. With the aim to turn the tide in their favor, England will be eager to make early inroads into the Indian batting lineup and apply pressure.
Greetings to all cricket enthusiasts as we gear up for the exciting second day of the 1st Test match between India and England. The match stands finely poised as India resumes their first innings at 119/1 after 23 overs, still trailing by 127 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal, holding fort with an impressive overnight score of 76, partners with Shubman Gill, who stands at 14 not out. With plenty of cricket left to be played, both batters will aim to consolidate India's position while being mindful of the challenges posed by the English bowlers on a pitch offering assistance to both spinners and fast bowlers.
As India prepares to resume their innings tomorrow morning, England faces the daunting task of containing the Indian batting lineup on a wicket that still holds surprises. With the English spinners appearing somewhat inexperienced, the pressure mounts on their shoulders to make early breakthroughs. Will England's bowlers rise to the occasion and dent India's aspirations of taking a substantial first-innings lead? Or will India's batter capitalize on their solid start to dictate terms? The answers await as the action unfolds in the first session on Friday. The play starts at 9:30 am IST (4.00 am GMT) for what promises to be another gripping day of Test cricket, but you can surely join us sooner to enjoy the build-up. Until then, take care, and we'll see you on the field on Friday.
Ravichandran Ashwin is down for a chat. He says that it was interesting in the first session as there was some moisture and after that, it just slowed down and there wasn't enough speed to carry through to the slips. Adds that 240-odd was a competitive total on the board and they thought they had conceded 30-40 runs more than they should have but the way Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal batted has put them ahead. On Jaiswal, he says that he has no fear and has had a great start in the Indian T20 League and in international cricket as well, and reminds him a bit of Rishabh Pant as well. Ends by saying that he was just trying to create a different arc and different trajectory by running side-on which he has done previously as well.
England's decision to bat first seemed promising initially, with the opening pair forging a brisk partnership of 55 runs, only to be rattled by India's disciplined bowling attack. Despite resilient stands by Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, it was Ben Stokes who stole the limelight with a gritty knock of 70 runs before falling victim to Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance. India's spin duo of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja proved instrumental, each claiming three wickets, while Bumrah and Axar Patel shared two apiece, setting the stage for India's batting onslaught.
As the curtains draw on the first day's play of the 1st Test match between India and England, it's clear that India has stamped its authority, dominating proceedings on both ends of the pitch. After bundling out England for 246 in their first innings, India showcased their batting prowess, ending the day at 119/1, still trailing by 127 runs. Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, fell early after contributing 24 runs, but it was the partnership between the explosive Yashasvi Jaiswal, unbeaten on 76 off 70 balls, and Shubman Gill, not out on 14 off 43 balls, that anchored India's response.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Easily dealt with by Yashasvi Jaiswal and that will be Stumps on Day 1! Rehan Ahmed decides to come from over the wicket and floats it up on the pads, Jaiswal flicks it away in front of square leg for a single and remains unbeaten on 76 off just 70 balls.
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Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, The wrong'un now! Rehan Ahmed bowls this one flatter on leg stump and Yashasvi Jaiswal gets into a bit of a tangle on the back foot but manages to keep it out on the leg side.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A fraction shorter on middle and turning back in sharply, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets caught on the back foot and gets hit high on the pads.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Excellent effort in the deep! This is tossed up right in the slot around off stump, Yashasvi Jaiswal backs away a bit and creams the drive through covers. Mark Wood from deep point runs to his left and puts in a big dive to save two runs for his side.
Rehan Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Good running! Fuller one on the stumps, just pushed away to the right of mid on for a quick run.
Rehan Ahmed to Shubman Gill, FOUR! Just too full and Shubman Gill wasn't going to miss out on a full toss for a second time. A low full toss on off stump, Gill leans ahead and flicks it using the wrists well in front of square and the ball rolls away into the mid-wicket fence.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, A single to end and India are currently Nelson (111) for 1 in 22 overs. This is floated up on the legs, Shubman Gill flicks it away through mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Nagging length in and around the off stump, Shubman Gill is a bit indecisive and ends up just keeping it out off the back foot
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Floats this one up fuller around off, Gill pushes it out on the off side.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Beauty! Jack Leach flights this one up on the off stump line and gets this one to dip on the batter. Shubman Gill looks to block off the front foot but the ball turns past the outside edge.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Full again and around off, Shubman Gill leans on to defend.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Floated up on the stump line, Shubman Gill keeps it out off the front foot.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, SIX! Yashasvi Jaiswal is an exciting cricketer to watch and he doesn't let Rehan Ahmed win that battle by taking him on. Full and angling in on the stumps, Jaiswal dances down the track and whacks it away well over long on for a biggie.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Flatter trajectory and angling in, cramping the batter for room and Jaiswal keeps it out.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nicely bowled! Rehan Ahmed sees Yashasvi Jaiswal advancing and fires one full and outside off. Jaiswal just about manages not to run past it and jams it out on the off side.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Floated full and around off, driven nicely on the up but straight to covers.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Angled in from around the wicket and bowled on middle and leg, Yashasvi Jaiswal leans well ahead and keeps it out.
Rehan Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Too full and ends up being a full toss on off stump, Shubman Gill misses out and just swats it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.
Jack Leach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Just drags the length back and looks to turn it in from the off stump line, Yashasvi Jaiswal goes on the back foot and keeps it out.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Full again and on the legs, nudged away with soft hands past mid-wicket for a single.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Full and on the stumps again, pushed back to the bowler off the front foot.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Nicely drifted onto middle stump, Shubman Gill gets a big stride in and gets his hands in front of the pads to make the block.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Flighted delivery, a bit fuller and on the fifth stump line, Shubman Gill stays watchful and leaves it alone.
Jack Leach to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jack Leach switches ends now and bowls it flatter onto the stumps, Yashasvi Jaiswal works it off the back foot towards deep mid-wicket and picks up a single.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Too full and on the legs, clipped away in front of square on the leg side for one.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Top shot! Full at 84 clicks around off and it is the wrong'un, Yashasvi Jaiswal picks it well and drives a bit inside-out, crunching it through extra cover for a boundary. The 100 now comes up for India.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Big turn from the rough for Rehan Ahmed. Bowled flatter and a bit quicker outside off, Yashasvi Jaiswal gets a big stride across the line to sweep but misses and gets rapped on the pads.
Rehan Ahmed to Shubman Gill, Comes from over the wicket to the right-hander and gives it a fair rip. The ball turns away from off stump and Shubman Gill plays it with the turn to covers for one.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, A bit of a drag-down and angling into the body, Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and pulls it away through mid-wicket for a single.
Rehan Ahmed to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rehan Ahmed comes in and begins with a quicker one from around the stumps. This is bowled flatter and angling in from around off, Yashasvi Jaiswal blocks it off.
Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Tossed-up delivery, full and on middld and leg, Shubman Gill eases it to the right of the bowler.
Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Drops it short on leg stump, Shubman Gill goes on the back foot and tucks it away neatly in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Fuller in length and around off, Shubman Gill leans right on and blocks it back to the bowler.
Tom Hartley to Shubman Gill, Flighted delivery on the stumps, Shubman Gill watchfully keeps it out.
Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, Short again, turning in from middle, Yashasvi Jaiswal rocks back and pulls it a lit squarer this time to deep mid-wicket for a run.
Tom Hartley to Yashasvi Jaiswal, FOUR! Tom Hartley has resorted to bowling short balls at Yashasvi Jaiswal and that was a real loosener. Way too short and turning in from around off, Jaiswal gets on the back foot and pulls it firmly well in front of mid-wicket for a boundary.
Jack Leach to Shubman Gill, Maiden! Good, tight bowling from Jack Leach. Fuller and around off stump, Shubman Gill makes another block off the front foot.
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