The first test match between India versus England resulted into a big defeat for the team India, as England registered a glorious victory in Chennai. So without making any further delay let’s dive into the article to check out the complete details of the first test match between India versus England.
England thrashed the Indian team by 227-run in the opening Test of the tournament. The batting department of England presented a massive target in front of team India and the spinner Jack Leach captured four wickets and paceman James Anderson got three in his account, as India were dismissed for 192 on the final day while chasing a record 420 to win.
The captain of the England cricket team Joe Root showcased an amazing performance in the match and that affected very badly the hopes of India’s victory in the opening test match.
Root smashed a double century in the first innings of the match and he became the first batsman to do so in his 100th Test as he scored 218 and guided his side to 578 in the first innings. It is worth mentioning that he was also the highest scorer with 40 in the second innings of 178.
Speaking about the team India, the host was never in the strong position while chasing the target. The first innings was also not a good experience for the batting unit of India and the second innings was not different.
Yesterday evening, team India came out for the second innings and Tu chase a massive target and lost Rohit Sharma for just 12. Today England came out with the target of 9 wickets to register the victory and Leach struck early with the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara for 15.
Shubman Gill completed his third Test fifty but he couldn’t stay for a long as James Anderson removed and three balls later he cleaned up Ajinkya Rahane for nought.
Anderson also dismissed Pant for 11 and he was the hero of team India in the first innings of the match. Then the captain of England introduced spinner Dom Bess and he chipped in with the wicket of Washington Sundar for nought and the host slipped to 117-6.
India captain Virat Kohli fought and smashed his 24th Test fifty before being bowled by Ben Stokes.
The second Test match of the tournament will start on Saturday with spectators allowed at Chennai’s M.A.Chidambaram Stadium.
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