Debasis Sen in Leeds
England pulled off a stunning victory at Headingley, chasing down 371 runs to defeat India by five wickets in the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. This marked England’s second-highest successful run chase in Test cricket and the second-highest ever against India, only behind their own 378-run pursuit at Edgbaston in 2022.
Shubman Gill-led India became the first team in Test history to lose a match despite having five individual centurions. Despite posting a massive 835 runs across both innings, India couldn’t withstand England’s relentless aggression with the bat. The hosts, playing with their trademark fearless brand of cricket, dismantled the Indian bowling attack with poise and power.
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The match, played over five thrilling days, swung dramatically, offering both teams moments of dominance. Early Indian control was matched by England’s resilience, with crucial partnerships under pressure helping them inch toward a record-breaking win. England’s top order set the tone, and their middle order finished the job clinically.
In the end, it was a showcase of Bazball in full flow — bold, attacking, and undeterred — leaving fans in awe and setting the tone for an enthralling series ahead. Both teams will now travel to Birmingham for the second Test match which starts in Edgbaston from July 2.
Here are a few moments captured from the thrilling first test match:
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