India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Match: As Stokes Hopes to Use Early Conditions, Gill Shines with Century
Live Cricket Updates: Shubman Gill Steers India Beyond 350 in the 1st Test at Headingley, England
Today's sports news highlights the ongoing 1st Test match between India and England at Headingley. Captain Ben Stokes expressed his optimism about the pitch saying, "It looks good, and we hope to use the early conditions." so far, India is dominating the opening day, reaching 350 for 3 in 82 overs.
In the batting department, Shubman Gill led from the front with a fluent, unbeaten century. Rishabh Pant provided steady support with a gritty fifty. Earlier, Yashasvi Jaiswal took center stage with his second overseas Test hundred and his first on English soil. He crafted a superb 101 off 159 balls, featuring 16 boundaries and one six, before being dismissed by Stokes.
England's bowlers have struggled to make inroads on a relatively flat pitch. Stokes has been their most effective bowler with 2 for 43, while Brydon Carse took the early wicket of KL Rahul. The rest of the attack, including Chris Woakes, Josh Tongue, and Shoaib Bashir, have yet to secure a wicket despite lengthy spells.
As the partnership between Gill and Pant flourishes, India appears to be on course for a substantial first-innings total. England will need a standout performance in the final session to stem the Indian charge.
Insights:
- Test Series First: Yashasvi Jaiswal became the first Indian batter to score centuries in his debut Tests in both Australia and England, making history in Test cricket.
- England's Bowling Struggles: English bowlers, so far, have struggled on a flat pitch, failing to make inroads into the Indian lineup despite prolonged spells.
- Expectations: India seems poised for a massive first-innings total, given the growing partnership between Gill and Pant. England requires a special effort to thwart the Indian charge in the final session.
India vs England Test Series: Bumrah Is a Threat, Says Ben Stokes
The India vs England Test Series is off to an exciting start, with Ben Stokes commenting, "Bumrah is going to be a threat." The two teams have announced their playing XIs as follows:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, B Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (c), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir
Stay tuned for further updates as the series unfolds!
India vs England 1st Test Match Live Score, Pitch Report, and Squads Details
The 1st Test Match between India and England is being played at Headingley, Leeds. The pitch is offering good pace and carry for seam bowlers under overcast conditions, which favors fast bowlers from both sides. England has ended their first innings at 465, thanks to a century from Ollie Pope, and have resumed their 2nd innings. Here's a quick rundown of the current situation:
- India 1st Inn Score: 471 all out (Lead by 6 runs)
- England 1st Inn Score: 465 all out
- England 2nd Inn Score: 30 for 0 (4 overs)
- Pitching Conditions: Assistance to seamers, especially early on.
- Weather: Overcast with rain interruptions.
Stay tuned for live updates as the match progresses!
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- The cricket pitch at Headingley, Leeds, in the India vs England 1st Test Match, is offering good assistance to seamers, making Jasprit Bumrah, with his formidable pace, a potential game-changer for the Indian team.
