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India vs England, 1st Test: MATCH HOME – Live scores, updates, reports, videos

England were 285 for nine after winning the toss at stumps on the first day of the first Test against India at Edgbaston on Wednesday

Final score – England 287 (Joe Root 90, Jonny Baristow 70; R Ashwin 4/62; Mohd Shami 3/64) & 180 (Sam Curan 63; Ishant Sharma 5/51) beat India 274 (Virat Kohli 149; Sam Curran 4/74) & 162 (Virat Kohli 51; Ben Stokes 4/40) by 31 runs

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England beat India by 31 runs the first Test at Edgbaston on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in a five-match series. India, set 194 for victory, were dismissed for 162 before lunch on the fourth morning. England all-rounder Ben Stokes, who could miss next week’s second Test at Lord’s because of a court trial on a charge of affray starting Monday, took two wickets in an over including the prize scalp of India captain Virat Kohli for 51. Star batsman Kohli had made 149 — his maiden Test century in England — during India’s first innings at Edgbaston. Stokes ended the match when he had Hardik Pandya (31) caught at first slip for an innings return of four for 40 in 14.2 overs.

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DAY 4

ScorecardAs it happened

Report: England overcome Kohli heroics

Quotes: There is no hiding from this loss: Virat Kohli

Quotes: Edgbaston win gives England heaps of confidence: Ben Stokes

Quotes: I’ll sleep well tonight: Curran

Quotes: England captain Joe Root praises bowlers’ performances on both sides

Feature:  ‘Steely’ Curran stars as England prepare for life without Stokes

OpinionKohli, the captain, should take some responsibility for India’s loss, feels Nasser Hussain

GalleryEngland take 1-0 lead

Stats: Virat Kohli records 2nd highest aggregate runs by an Indian captain in a Test in England

Social media buzz: England fans chant ‘Where is your Kohli gone’ after Edgbaston win

DAY 3

Scorecard | As it happened

Report: Virat Kohli firm; India 84 away from win

Talking points: Ishant, Curran, dropped catches and more

Gallery: Ishant, Curran run riot 

Video: Day three highlights 

Quotes: We can get Virat Kohli out, no one is invincible in cricket: James Anderson

Quotes: Bowling a lot of overs for Sussex helped me take 5/51: Ishant Sharma

News: Ishant Sharma becomes 7th highest wicket-taker for India in Tests

News: R Ashwin first Indian to 200 wickets under one captain

News: Kumar Sangakkara tips Virat Kohli to become India’s greatest batsman

News: Virat Kohli spoken to by match referee for mic-drop celebration?

News: Excessive ticket prices blamed for poor attendance at Edgbaston

DAY 2

Scorecard | As it happened

ReportIndia piggyback on Kohli’s 149

News: Virat Kohli marks series with maiden Test century in England

Comment: Battle Royale – Virat Kohli wins round one over James Anderson

Video:  Day two highlights 

Video: Records broken by Kohli during his 22nd Test century

Gallery: Virat Kohli, Sam Curran dominate

Feature: Who is Sam Curran? 

Twitter reactions: ‘Test cricket at its best’

News: Jos Buttler in hospital for X-ray on injured finger

Stats: Milestones set by Virat Kohli during his 149-run knock

Quotes: Sanjay Bangar hails Kohli’s ‘terrific discipline’ but rues India’s batting collapse

News: Not trying variations is working well for Ashwin in England, feels Harbhajan

News: Mohammad Azharuddin backs KL Rahul’s selection

DAY 1

Scorecard As it happened

ReportAshwin picks four; England 285/9

Talking Points: Virat Kohli’s send-off to Joe Root, R Ashwin’s web

Video: Day one highlights 

News: Virat Kohli celebrates Joe Root’s dismissal with mic-drop gesture

News: Has Kohli’s mic drop celebration set the tone for a feisty series?

Quotes: I think it adds to the spectacle of Test cricket: Joe Root on Virat Kohli send-off

Quotes: Mohammed Shami credits bowlers for England’s collapse

Quotes: Keaton Jennings refuses to blame pigeon for dismissal

Social media chatter: Ben Stokes’ dismissal raises questions

News: Joe Root quickest to 6,000 Test runs in terms of time

PREVIEW PACKAGE, 1st TEST 

Preview: India need to strive hard to spoil England’s 1000-Test party

Comment: India need to pick optimal top order to avoid 2014 repeat

Comment: Five questions for Virat Kohli’s No 1 ranked India at Edgbaston

Interview: Stuart Binny relives India’s epic Lord’s win in 2014

Video: India eye redemption in Englands’ 1,000th Test 

News: James Anderson chases ‘greatest fast bowler’ Glenn McGrath

Quotes: Joe Root has strong plans in place for ‘proven performer’ Virat Kohli

Quotes: We have skill set, character and mental toughness to win overseas: Virat Kohli

Quotes: Not in frame of mind to prove myself in any country, says Virat Kohli

News: Adil Rashid lone specialist spinner in England’s playing XI for Edgbaston Test

Quotes: India are the only side capable of beating England in England, claims Ravindra Jadeja

Stats: Virat Kohli’s landmark, 1000 for England, the Edgbaston fortress

Feature: Five of the best spells by Indian bowlers in England

Stats: England’s 1000th Test match: The story in numbers

 

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