The first match of the 5-match series between India and England is being played in England leads. Team India has had a good start in this match. This team is being captained by Shubman Gill, which is his first match as captain in test cricket. In this match, Team India is batting first after losing the toss to England. On the first day India made a good start and scored 359 runs after losing 3 wickets.
The First Day Das In The Name Of Indian Batsmen
Jaiswal completed his century before the tea break. This is Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 5th century in his test career. However, the match starts just after the tea break and Jaiswal gets out on a score of 101 runs. Yashasvi was bowled by Ben Stokes. There was a partnership of 129 runs between Jaiswal and Gill.
After losing the toss and batting first, team India had a great start. KL Rahul and Jaiswal together made 91 runs for the first wicket. KL Rahul made 42 runs in 78 balls. KL Rahul was caught out by Joe Root off Bredon Cars. However, India’s team faltered a bit here when debutant Sudarshan got out on 0. Sudarshan was dismissed by Ben Stokes.
After the 2nd session, Jaiwal and Gill took the innings forward. There was a power partnership between these two. During this, Yashasvi completed his half-century with the help of 8 fours. Shubman Gill also completed his half-century as captain. Shubman is the 9th Indian to score 50 or more in his first innings as a test captain. Also, Shubman is the youngest Indian caption of 25 years and 285 days who has scored 50 or more in a test innings as a caption.
After Yashasvi Jaiswal was out, Rishabh Pant took the match forward along with Gill. Both of them together made another power partnership for the fourth wicket and brought India to a strong position where Shubman Gill completed his century and Rishabh Pant also completed his half-century.
India First Innings Scorecard
