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VIDEO, IND vs ENG 1st Test: England’s fall of wickets
The initial breakthrough for India came courtesy of Ravichandran Ashwin, who dismissed the attacking Ben Duckett at a score of 35. Ashwin continued his success by sending Zack Crawley back to the pavilion, having scored 20 runs.
Last Updated on - January 25, 2024 5:12 PM IST
England's captain, Ben Stokes, won the toss and elected to bat first at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
In the inaugural test match, India adopted a strategy of deploying three spinners and two pacers. Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Axar Patel formed the spin trio, complemented by the pace duo of Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah.
The initial breakthrough for India came courtesy of Ravichandran Ashwin, who dismissed the attacking Ben Duckett at a score of 35. Ashwin continued his success by sending Zack Crawley back to the pavilion, having scored 20 runs.
Adding to the pressure on the English batsmen, Ravindra Jadeja got into the action, claiming the wicket of Ollie Pope at a mere score of 1.
England's Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow showcased a solid partnership, accumulating 49 runs at an impressive scoring rate.
Mirroring the first session, England encountered a flurry of wickets as they lost key players Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, and Ben Foakes.
Ben Stokes and Tom Hartley faced a formidable challenge in preventing India from bowling out the English side for a total below 200.
Ravindra Jadeja, maintaining his effectiveness, dismissed Hartley at a score of 23, securing his third wicket of the match.
Ben Stokes exhibited a blend of patience and aggression, aiming to propel England's score beyond 200. Stokes also neared the coveted 50-run mark.
The turning point came when, on the third delivery of the 65th over, Ben Stokes was bowled out, marking the end of his innings. England concluded their first innings with a total of 246 runs in 64.3 overs.