The eagerly awaited Test series between India and England kicked off on Thursday at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Day 1 of the first Test saw an intense battle between bat and ball as both sides competed for an early advantage on a pitch renowned for its spin-friendly nature.
India’s spinners take center stage
Choosing to bat after winning the toss, England started their innings with a bold batting display, reaching 55 runs without losing a wicket. Nevertheless, the Indian bowlers orchestrated an impressive turnaround, spearheaded by Ravichandran Ashwin, who picked up vital wickets to halt England’s advance.
Ashwin dismissed both openers Zak Crawley (20), Ben Duckett (35) to start off his incredible bowling. He later removed Mark Wood and concluded with a 3-wicket haul while conceding 68 runs in 21 overs, including a maiden.
Like Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, too, was impressive. The left-armer first removed Ollie Pope (1) before dismissing the dangerous Joe Root (29). He later got rid of debutant Tom Hartley to finish with three wickets for 88 runs in 18 overs, including 4 maidens.
Also READ: Fans brutally troll England as ‘Bazball’ flops at Hyderabad – IND vs ENG, 1st Test
Ben Stokes shows resistance
For England, captain Ben Stokes led from the front and took his team to a respectable score. Stokes stayed until the last moment in England’s first innings as he was the final wicket to fell. The left-handed batter ended up scoring 70 runs from 88 deliveries, including 6 fours and 3 sixes.
Yashasvi Jaiswal displays attacking avatar
‘Bazball’ was the oft-repeated word going into the match and England got a taste of their own tactics as Yashasvi Jaiswal took English bowlers to the cleaners. Yashasvi and captain Rohit Sharma started off the proceedings really well. The duo partnered for a brilliant opening partnership of 80 runs.
Rohit was the only wicket to fall for India as they ended the day at 119/1, trailing by 127 runs. Yashasvi remained unbeaten on 76 runs from 70 deliveries. He smashed 9 fours and three sixes during his stupendous knock.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
India well ahead in the game after that refreshing innings from Yashasvi Jaiswal. He will bring a lot of people into stadiums and in front of TV screens
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) January 25, 2024
End of play on Day 1⃣!
A brisk start by Jaiswal sets #TeamIndia in the driver’s seat! ⚡#INDvENG pic.twitter.com/2Rc4y6u0Ba
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) January 25, 2024
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) January 25, 2024
Day 1 belongs to Team India 💪#INDvENG #cricket
Scorecard: https://t.co/oU2P7uutRz #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/UMGyt6Av1m
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 25, 2024
What a knock by Yashasvi Jaiswal on Day 1.
76* (70) with 9 fours and 3 sixes – a lovely innings by Jaiswal, he’s playing the Jaisball really well against England. pic.twitter.com/lwdnMcWI0i
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 25, 2024
India 119-1 at the close on Day One with Leach removing Sharma 🏏
Match Centre: https://t.co/s4XwqqpNlL
🇮🇳 #INDvENG 🏴 #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/YiRVgT7RWz
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 25, 2024
DOMINATION BY INDIA ON DAY 1 🇮🇳
India 119 for 1 in the first innings, trailing by just 127 runs – stars are bowlers and Jaiswal 76* – incredible performance in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/L9Q5IVMTK9
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 25, 2024
Players conceding a six on first ball of Test career:
Sohag Gazi🇧🇩 v WI, 2012
Tom Hartley🏴 v IND, TODAY#INDvsENG
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 25, 2024
Jaiswal to Bazballers after getting quickfire fifty in 47 balls. 😎🔥
#INDvENG #BazBowled #JioCinemaSports #IDFCFirstBankTestSeries pic.twitter.com/yWJPs1soZP
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) January 25, 2024
Fifty for Yashasvi Jaiswal In Just 47 Balls . 🥵🔥#INDvsENG || #Bazball pic.twitter.com/EJo7JWTxpp
— Sir BoiesX 🕯 (@BoiesX45) January 25, 2024
Jaiswal the next gen player🔥
Yashasvi Jaiswal playing bazball with England bowlers!
#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/Mv8novbHjd
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) January 25, 2024
Experts: England is very destructive team and they play Test in bazball style!
Le Yashasvi Jaiswal:
#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/PmJ80qTVJC
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) January 25, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal shows the England that how Bazball looks like !#INDvsENG
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) January 25, 2024
Shoaib Bashir with visa issue sorted after checking England Spinners stats vs Jaiswal🤣#INDvsENG pic.twitter.com/jSAHkER3sH
— KKR Bhakt 🇮🇳 ™ (@KKRSince2011) January 25, 2024
Yashasvi Jaiswal after playing real bazball with so called bazball playing team!#INDvsENG
pic.twitter.com/iPNFKux8j4
— Saurabh Singh (@100rabhsingh781) January 25, 2024
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