IND vs ENG 1st Test HIGHLIGHTS: India 421/7 At Stumps On Day 2, Lead England By 175 Runs
IND vs ENG 1st Test Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: India lead England by 175 runs and have 3 wickets in their kitty at the end of the day's play on Day 2.
At Stumps on Day 2 then, India finish at 421/7. They lead by 175 runs and have Jadeja- 81* and Axar- 35* batting for them in the middle.
Another partnership which seems to be frustrating the Englishmen. IND- 388/7 after 101 overs. Jadeja- 71* off 101, Axar- 12* off 32.
Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel batting together in the middle. IND- 378/7. They lead by 132 runs.
Both Bharat and Ashwin Fall inside three overs. First the stumper who got thrashed on his back thigh and his innings ended on 41 off 81 before England got rid of Bharat's replacement Ashwin who was run out with both batters racing towards the same end. Ashwin falls for 1 off 11. IND-358/7 after 90.3 Overs.
Jadeja brings up his half-century. The two has taken India's lead past 100.
Jadeja, Bharat Resume India's Innings post tea. DRS has come to India's rescue quite a few times.
India Go Into Tea At 309/5. They lead by 63 runs. Jadeja and Bharat out in the middle for them with the left-hander batting on 45 and the stumper unbeaten on 9.
Root, Wood Operating From The Two Ends for England at the moment.
Lead over 50 now with Jadeja and Bharat in the middle.
KS Bharat in at 7 for India.
Rahul Fails To Get To A Hundred. Goes for the big shot against Hartley but he has picked the deep midwicket fielder perfectly where Rehan Ahmed takes the catch. ENG- 288/5 after 64.5 Overs. Rahul departs for 86 off 123 balls.
Spinners bowling in tandem. England's Tom Hartley and Jack Leach bowling from the two ends.
What A Partnership this for India between Jadeja and Rahul. They have looked to be aggressive in their approach and taken India to a lead already in quick time. Lead over 30 already.
New man in for India- Ravindra Jadeja. India still trail by 23 runs.
And it's not the best of start for India after lunch as they have got lost Shreyas Iyer who goes for the slog sweep off Rehan Ahmed but finds the fielder in the deep. Iyer goes for 35 off 63. IND-223/4 after 52.3 Overs.
At lunch on Day 2 of IND vs ENG 1st Test, India stands at 222/3, trailing England by 24 runs. KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have anchored India's innings, keeping the team solid amidst early dismissals. Despite Yashasvi Jaiswal falling short of his century and Shubman Gill departing to debutant Tom Hartley, Rahul and Iyer have formed an unbroken 63-run partnership.
India reaches the 200-run mark, and trail England by 45 runs with seven wickets in hand. KL Rahul holds the crease at 47 runs, while Shreyas Iyer accompanies him with a score of 21.
ALMOST OUT! An exceptional delivery from Rehan Ahmed tests Shreyas Iyer's skills. The Indian batter plays it on the front foot, manages to get an edge, and fortunately for him, the ball falls short of the first slip fielder. India are 201/3 (44.5 overs), trail England by 45 runs on Day 2
SIX!!! Shreyas Iyer making full use of the opportunity! With Virat Kohli absent from the first two Tests, IND vs ENG Test gives Iyer a significant opportunity to step up and shine. Tom Hartley's half-tracker allows Shreyas Iyer to capitalize, hit the ball over deep mid-wicket for a six. Impeccable timing from the star batter!! India are 189/3, trail by 57 runs
England star Mark Wood gets brutally hammered by KL Rahul for three consecutive boundaries in his over. Rahul's explosive batting adds 13 runs to India's total, which now stands at 173/3, with India trailing by 73 runs.
Shubman Gill's innings comes to an end as Tom Hartley claims the wicket. Gill managed to score 23 runs before his dismissal. With Gill's departure, India's score stands at 159/3, trailing England by 87 runs in IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad.
Debutant Tom Hartley is facing a challenging outing against India. After delivering 12 overs, he has conceded 74 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 6.17. India are 157/2 (33.2), trail England by 89 runs
KL Rahul hits consecutive boundaries off Tom Hartley's bowling. The keeper-batter's attacking approach adds valuable runs to India's total, which stands at 141/2, trailing by 105 runs.
WICKET! Yashasvi Jaiswal's promising innings comes to an end at 80 as Joe Root claims the crucial wicket. A misjudged drive led to an inside edge, resulting in a simple catch for Root off his own bowling. India are 124/2 following Jaiswal's fall of wicket.
In IND vs ENG 1st Test match in Hyderabad, India dominanted England on the opening day. The Indian team, led by an unbeaten 76 from opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, closed the day at 119/1. Earlier, England was bowled out for 246, facing notable performances from India's bowling attack. Ravichandran Ashwin claimed 3 wickets for 68 runs, Ravindra Jadeja secured 3 wickets for 88 runs, and Axar Patel contributed with 2 wickets for 33 runs.
That's the end of the day's play. India finish Day 1 at 119/1 with Jaiswal batting on 76 off 70 and Shubman Gill batting on 14* off 43. They trail England By 127 runs but have 9 wickets remaining. End of a dominating day's of play from India's perspective.
Rohit departs and it's Jack Leach who gets the wicket. Tries to go for the big one but fails to get the desired connection. He skies it and it's takenat mid-on. IND- 80/1 after 12.2 Overs. Shubman Gill in at 3.
Fifty for Jaiswal. Top innings this from the youngster. He has got there off 47 deliveries and in some style with a boundary off Hartley.
Wood, Hartley And Leach the three English bowlers used so far. None have looked as effective.
What a start this for India. Both the Indian openers have looked at ease and haven't been troubled at all by the England bowlers. Both batters at a strike rate of over 100. IND- 68/0 after 10 overs. Rohit- 23* off 20, Yashasvi Jaiswal- 42* off 40.
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma Begin India's Innings. Fascinating passage of play coming up. Mark Wood running in with the new ball.
3 Wicket Apiece for Jadeja and Ashwin. 2 for Axar and 2 for Jadeja as India bowl England out for 246. Stokes' innings though worth 70 off 88 has kept England in the game.
England are all out for 246 as Bumrah wraps up the tail. He has cleaned up Ben Stokes for 70 to take his second wicket in the innings.
Jack Leach In At 11. India one wicket away from finishing the innings.
Third wicket for Ashwin who gets rid of Wood. He has knocked him over. ENG- 234/9 after 61.3 overs.
Stokes Takes The Aggressor's Role as one would imagine with a couple of sixes off Jadeja. He has brought up his fifty.
Stokes, Wood Resume England innings post Tea.
India with 5 wickets in that session, surely would be the happier side but England have crossed the 200-run mark heading into Tea, thanks to Ben Stokes' 43* off 66. Time for a quick break.
It's a maiden over from Jadeja to end the session and that would be tea at Day 1. ENG- 215/8.
Stokes Takes The Attacking Approach. Three overs from Ashwin over. 14 coming off the 57th over. ENG- 210/8 after 57 overs.
Tom Hartley takes the walk back into the pavilion as Jadeja rattles the leg stump with sharp turn. ENG-193/8 after 55 Overs.
Tom Hartley has joined Stokes in the middle after that wicket. Still Ashwin and Bumrah operating from the two ends for India.
And that's exactly why Bumrah was introduced into the attack. Rehan who was looking to take the attack to the opposition is outdone by a brilliant bit of bowling from Bumrah. It's a slower one from him that deceives the batter, produces the edge that carries through to Bharat behind the stumps. England lose their seventh. ENG-155/7 after 48.3 Overs.
Bumrah, Ashwin bowling in tandem for India at the moment.
Bumrah is here for a spell as India look to wrap up the tail quickly.
Rehan Ahmed new man in at 8 for England.
And another one bites the dust as Axar Patel gets rid of Foakes. Axar has produced sharp turn which has produced the edge and into the gloves of KS Bharat behind the stumps. Easy decision for umpire too. Two wickets apiece then for each of the three spinners as ENG are 137/6 after 42.5 Overs.
Time for Ravichandran Ashwin to roll his arms over. He has got 2 wickts already.
Ben Sttokes and Ben Foakes Out In The Middle for England. India on top at the moment in Hyderabad.
And the other set batter Joe Root also goes back in the pavilion and this time it's Ravindra Jadeja who gets the better of an English batter. Root goes for the sweep but only manages a top edge which has gone aerial and straight to the short fine leg where Bumrah accepts an easy catch. ENG- 125/5 after 35.3 Overs.
And there you go! A wicket for Axar just when England seemed to have got a understanding of him. The left-arm spinner beats the defences of Bairstow and rattles the top of off stump with a peach of a delivery. Bairstow falls for 37 off 58. ENG- 121/4 after 32.4 Overs.
No Wicket For Axar Yet On Day 1. His straighter one has troubled the batters in the past especially when the ball has been turning square. Nothing of that sort yet in Hyderabad.
So Root and Bairstow resume proceedings for England after lunch on Day 1. Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja operating from both ends for Team India.
England are 108/3 in 28 overs at LUNCH break on Day 1 of IND vs ENG 1st Test in Hyderabad. The partnership between Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow is gradually steering the innings forward. Jonny Bairstow is holding strong at 32*, while Joe Root is contributing with 18* runs.
As England faces a challenging situation, they are in need of a substantial partnership from their two experienced batters Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow to steady their innings. England are 92/3 after 23.3 overs
Umpires decide to change the ball after India raises concerns about its shape. The umpires acknowledges that it has gone out of shape. Consequently, there is a current exchange of the ball taking place on the field. England are 80/3 after 20 overs.
Avesh Khan has been granted release by the BCCI to join his Ranji Trophy team, Madhya Pradesh, for their upcoming fixture in the Ranji Trophy tournament.
In a remarkable turnaround, England, initially at 55 for no loss, has now slipped to 60 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. The Indian bowlers have staged an impressive comeback, securing key wickets to shift the momentum in their favor. Ashwin takes his second wicket as Crawley falls for 20.
Caught at slip! Ollie Pope departs scoring 1 run from 11 balls. The ball turns and bounces, inducing an outside edge, and Rohit Sharma secures a commendable low catch. England's promising start takes a hit. England's score: 58/2
BREAKTHROUGH! Ravichandran Ashwin makes a strong LBW appeal against Ben Duckett, and the umpire adjudges him LBW. Ashwin successfully breaks the solid opening stand. England is now 55/1 in 11.5 overs.
After 8 overs, England reach 41 runs as captain Rohit Sharma decides to introduce expertise of star spinners Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin into the bowling attack.
England are off to a confident start! England's aggressive intent should not overly concern India as the hosts could view this as an opportunity to create a breakthrough and secure a crucial wicket. ENG: 32/0 (7 overs)
England's dynamic opening combination of right and left-handed batting, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, provided an energetic start to their innings. The partnership has been lively, reflecting in the scoreboard with an impressive 25 runs accumulated in just four overs. The introduction of Bazball in Hyderabad has added excitement to the game, with the openers setting an engaging pace early on.
India playing 11 for IND vs ENG 1st Test: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England Playing 11 for IND vs ENG 1st Test: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes(c), Ben Foakes(w), Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
Rohit: We would have batted as well. Looks dry. Whether we bowl or bat first, we have the skills and we got the guys to do the job. A good series, I am playing for the first time a five-match series. We have played in these conditions before. We know what to do, it's all about executing your skills. We've got three spinners and two seamers. It was a tough one (to not include Kuldeep Yadav in playing 11) Axar has done well and bats really well in these conditions. Probably the reason we went with Axar.
Ben Stokes: We are gonna have a bat. It's typical conditions in India. The preparation has been really good. We know the challenge, India is a successful side. We have Hartley making his debut, Rehan has played only one side, but they have a good leader in Leach. Woody is that X-factor bowler.
IND vs ENG 1st Test Live: England won the toss and asks India to bowl first in Hyderabad
The 1st Test match between India and England is scheduled to commence at 9:30 AM IST in Hyderabad. The toss, going to set the tone for the game, is set to take place at 9 AM IST.
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Background
India vs England 1st Test Live Score: Hello and welcome to live coverage of IND vs ENG 1st Test match. The first Test match of the five-match IND vs ENG Test Series is set to unfold today at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. IND vs ENG 1st Test is scheduled to begin at 9:30 am IST onwards, promising a day of thrilling cricket action.
Notably, Indian batting legend Virat Kohli will be absent from both the first and second test. The absence of Kohli opens up the opportunity for other players to make their mark, and there might be a few other selection calls by the team management. KL Rahul is speculated to step into the middle-order, serving as a direct replacement for Kohli.
It has already been confirmed by the team management that Rahul won't be keeping wickets for the entire IND vs ENG Test Series. The competition for the vacant wicket-keeper spot in the squad is heating up between KS Bharat and Dhruv Jurel. Both are specialist wicket-keepers, but Bharat seems to have the edge in the race, primarily due to his experience and recent impressive performance against England Lions for India A, where he scored a century.
With Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja as automatic choices, selecting the third spinner for the squad appears to be a relatively straightforward decision, with Axar Patel being a strong contender due to his valuable all-round abilities.
Ben Stokes-led England too have included three spinners in their playing 11, signaling their strategic assessment of the spin-friendly conditions in Hyderabad.
IND vs ENG 1st Test - Probable Playing 11s
Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KS Bharat (wk), R Ashwin, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, (c) Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (wk), Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Mark Wood, Jack Leach
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