The England cricket team has long been a formidable force in the world of Test cricket.
India vs England Live Score 5th Test Day 1, IND vs ENG: Kuldeep Yadav and Ravichandran Ashwin shine as England bowled out for 218
5th Test between India and England at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala. Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket haul, supported by Ravichandran Ashwin’s four wickets, limited England to 218-all out in their first innings on Thursday. England, opting to bat first after winning the toss, saw a promising start with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett stitching a 64-run partnership before Kuldeep broke through. Crawley’s impressive 79 was the highlight for the visitors.
India’s relentless pressure saw them gaining the upper hand in the latter part of the second session. Kuldeep’s crucial strikes included dismissals of Jonny Bairstow and England captain Ben Stokes, while Ravindra Jadeja sent Joe Root packing. England’s middle-order collapse saw three wickets fall at 175.
In response, India’s spin duo dominated, with Kuldeep Yadav’s fifer and Ravichandran Ashwin’s four-wicket haul keeping England on the back foot. Crawley’s resistance was ended by Kuldeep, while Ashwin reached a milestone of 100 Test matches with an impactful performance.
India, led by Rohit Sharma, commenced their innings positively, with Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal providing a steady start. Sharma’s aggressive batting kept England’s bowlers at bay as India reached 18/0 at the end of Day 1.
The match saw numerous highlights, including Crawley’s impressive form, Ashwin’s landmark 100th Test appearance, and India’s strong bowling display.
With the match poised delicately, Day 2 promises further excitement at Dharamsala’s picturesque venue.