Jaiswal dominates England to finish the Day 1 with India trail just 127 with 9 wickets in hand, IND vs ENG.

On the 1st day of the IND vs ENG 1st Test, England encountered a batting struggle, managing a modest total of 246 runs. India, in response, asserted dominance, finishing Day 1 at 119/1, trailing England by 127 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Opting to bat first, England’s innings concluded with a score of 246, led by Captain Ben Stokes’ 70 (88). India’s bowlers, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, were standout performers, each claiming three wickets.

India’s first innings showcased a sensational start, with Captain Rohit Sharma (24 off 27) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (76* off 70) forging an impressive 80-run partnership for the first wicket in just 74 balls. Jaiswal’s brisk fifty in 47 balls and Rohit’s aggressive approach set a formidable foundation. However, Rohit’s dismissal attempting to take on Jack Leach brought Shubman Gill to the crease, guiding India to stumps with a steady 14* (43).

Earlier, England, having won the toss, opted to bat, witnessing openers Zak Crawley (20 off 40) and Ben Duckett (35 off 39) amass a solid 55-run start. However, India’s Captain Sharma introduced Ravichandran Ashwin, resulting in Duckett’s dismissal, caught in front of the stumps. Ravindra Jadeja contributed by sending Ollie Pope back to the pavilion, while Ashwin dismissed Crawley, leaving England at 60/3. Despite a brief stability provided by Joe Root (29 off 60) and Jonny Bairstow (37 off 58), India struck back in the second session, with Axar Patel dismissing Bairstow and Jadeja claiming Root.

Captain Stokes fought a lone battle, but a lack of support led to the dismissals of Ben Foakes (4 off 24) and Rehan Ahmed (13 off 18). The dynamic ebb and flow of the day underscored India’s resurgence after England’s initial promise, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation of the Test match.