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MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
, Feb 05, 2021
% Chance to Win
IND
ENG
DRAW
Inn Break
That's a wrap to the first Test match. England have now stretched their winning streak to six matches away from home and it turned out to be a really special 100th Test for Joe Root. On the other side, after the high of Australia, India have come crashing down and will have to do a bit of soul-searching. You can expect a backlash from them when these two teams meet again in the second Test match in Chennai. It's starting on Saturday, 13th February. Do join us at 0930 local (0400 GMT) for all the action. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
England captain, Joe Root is also the Man of the Match! Says that it was a crucial toss to win and it was a good wicket to bat on. Credits the bowlers as well for taking 20 wickets in very alien conditions. Adds that they knew it's going to be a good wicket and the first partnership was crucial to get them going and they carried on from there brilliantly. On his own batting, Root replies that if they want to win here, someone will have to score big, it was him this week and it could be someone else in the next week. Root knows that India will come hard at them in the next match. On his thought process regarding not declaring in the second innings, Root replies that the idea was to get to 400 and then speed things up but it didn't materialize. Further says that the most important thing for them was to make sure that an Indian win was out of the equation. On whether he did that due to the inexperienced spinners, Joe states that it was more about the bowling group to not worry about the run rate and just deliver its skills. He is happy that the boys handled that pressure really well. Speaking of James Anderson, Root calls him the GOAT of English cricket who consistently challenges himself and is still getting better and fitter. He terms Jimmy as a great role model for the rest of the group and hopes he continues for long.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is looking visibly disappointed. Says that they didn't put enough pressure on the English batsmen in the first innings. He tells that the pitch was on the slower side on the first two days as scoring runs and rotating the strike was easy. Feels the intensity in the field from them was not up to the mark but it got better in the second innings. Adds that as a side they are looking to improve things that weren't up to the mark and admits that England were the better team. Kohli mentions that you need your bowling unit to step up as a group which didn't happen. Also adds that there is a lot left to be desired with the bat. Tells that it was a hard grind and England were ready to do it and were more equipped. Regarding the toss, Kohli replies that losing it ended up being a reason which they didn't think it would be but the Indian skipper doesn't want to make any excuses and is looking forward to work on their mistakes. States that it's going to be a hard-fought next three Tests as they will not let things slip away like it did in this Test. Super V wants his boys to show good body language and understand the pace of the pitch well and at the end of the day, Kohli feels it's all about the mindset. Stresses that there will be hiccups but they are a side which always looks to improve. On Rishabh Pant's chirping from behind the stumps, Kohli smiles and replies that he is fun on the field and they want him to continue like this as his personality is really helpful to maintain good energy in the field.
To quickly summarize this Test match, we will have to start by saying that England outplayed India comprehensively in all the facets of the game. Joe Root's double century laid the platform as the touring team posted a gigantic total on the board. India were not at their absolute best with the bat in the first innings as they failed to save the follow-on. Although England didn't enforce it and came out to bat again. In their second essay, it was all about scoring quick runs and building on their 241-run lead however Root was criticized for not declaring the innings. Anyway, the English skipper knew what he was doing and his bowlers backed him by picking 10 wickets in the second innings as well. Stay tuned for the presentation...
Jack Leach also comes up for a quick word. Says that it's his first time in India and he knew there will be pressure and is happy to pick a few wickets. On Pant, he jokes that he thought he is playing in the Indian T20 League and adds that he enjoyed that battle, just tried to stay strong and the English boys helped him a lot. Mentions that he had a long time without much cricket and bowling long spells in the heat of Sri Lanka really helped him. Shares that he just wanted to bowl consistently and not concede too many. He is glad to get the win and calls it a team effort.
James Anderson comes for a quick chat. Says that it came out well and he got the reverse going. Informs that he just wanted to bowl in the right areas. Shares that it was important to get the movement in the air as the pitch was on the slower side. Tells that he is feeling great, enjoyed his time in Sri Lanka and has carried that form here. Says that it's exciting times to be with this group. Admits that it's been a tough wicket to work on and they would now look to rest well. Regarding Joe Root, Anderson says that he has been leading the team from the front and hopes that he continues with his form and others chip around him.
Virat Kohli spent some time in the middle to stroke a half-century and his partnership with Ravichandran Ashwin provided India with some hope. But soon the inevitable happened as Ashwin got dismissed by Leach and Stokes went through the defense of the Indian skipper. An excellent win for the English team and they will be over the moon!
Fantastic win for England! They have taken the lead in the series and also jumped on top in the ICC World Test Championship, swapping positions with India who slip to 4th now! The tourists were the favourites this morning but given India's recent form, all four results appeared possible. India started positively with Shubman Gill ready to play his shots and Cheteshwar Pujara offering good defensive solidity. Jack Leach though broke that stand and after that, James Anderson produced a masterclass of reverse swing bowling. He removed Gill and Aijnkya Rahane in quick succession and followed that up with the prized scalp of Rishabh Pant. Washington Sundar failed to repeat the heroics of his first innings and the writing was on the wall for the hosts.
End Of The Over 58.1 : 192/10
0 Runs
- W 58.1
J. Bumrah
4 (4)
I. Sharma
5 (15)
J. Archer
9.1-4-23-1
58.1
W
Jofra Archer To Jasprit Bumrah OUT!
OUT! Edged and taken! ENGLAND WIN BY 227 RUNS! Brilliant delivery by Archer. He hurls across a good length ball around off and gets it to shape away. Bumrah is squared up in defense and edges it behind to the keeper. Buttler makes no mistake and the English camp is celebrating.
End Of The Over 58 : 192/9
4 Runs
- 057.1
- 457.2
- 057.3
- 057.4
- 057.5
- 057.6
I. Sharma
5 (15)
J. Bumrah
4 (3)
J. Leach
26-4-76-4
57.6
0
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
Flatter and fuller on middle, defended back Ishant.
57.5
0
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
Loopy and full around off, Ishant draws forward and defends it down safely.
57.4
0
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.
57.3
0
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
Too full in length and outside off, left alone.
57.2
4
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
FOUR! Fetches a full ball from outside off and sweeps it behind square leg for a boundary.
57.1
0
Jack Leach To Ishant Sharma
Looks to defend off the front foot but it takes the inside edge and strikes him on the pads.
End Of The Over 57 : 188/9
1 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 056.5
- 156.6
I. Sharma
1 (9)
J. Bumrah
4 (3)
J. Archer
9-4-23-0
56.6
1
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
Shortish and on off, Ishant jumps and turns it behind square leg for a run.
56.5
0
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
NOT OUT! Archer digs in a short ball on middle, Ishant is on his toes as he tries to defend. Suddenly some sound of bails falling comes. Everyone thought that Ishant has stepped on the stumps but no one is sure. The onfield umpires take it upstairs and the replays show that the bails came off without any touch from the batsman. Bizarre!
What happened there? Is Ishant Sharma hit-wicket? The umpire is getting it checked upstairs. The replays show that the bails fall off without any contact from the batsman. Is it too windy there? Given as a dead ball as the bails were off even before the batsman had played his shot to a short ball.
56.4
0
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
A corker of a yorker on middle, Ishant does well to have his bat down in time. Digs it out and saves his toes.
56.3
0
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
A well-directed bouncer and Ishant is in all sorts of trouble. Somehow he fends it off uppishly and this time it falls safely to the right of short leg.
56.2
0
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
Archer digs in a short ball on middle, Ishant jumps and fends it off. It goes aerial but doesn't carry to short mid-wicket.
56.1
0
Jofra Archer To Ishant Sharma
Good length ball on off, Sharma defends it from the back foot.
End Of The Over 56 : 187/9
8 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- W 55.3
- 455.4
- 4 B 55.5
- 055.6
J. Bumrah
4 (3)
I. Sharma
0 (3)
J. Leach
25-4-72-4
55.6
0
Jack Leach To Jasprit Bumrah
Lunges forward and jams down a fuller length ball around off.
55.5
b
Jack Leach To Jasprit Bumrah
FOUR BYES! Spin and bounce from outside off, Bumrah tries to slog sweep but misses. It beats the keeper as well and goes to the fence behind.
55.4
4
Jack Leach To Jasprit Bumrah
FOUR! Walks down the track to a full ball and swings it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
Jasprit Bumrah is the last batsman.
Jasprit Bumrah is the last batsman.
55.3
W
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem OUT!
OUT! A relay catch and Leach gets his fourth wicket! Full and flighted ball on off, Nadeem gets forward to defend but it spins away slightly to take an outside edge. It goes behind and clips the pads of Buttler. Burns at second slip sticks his left hand out and then catches it in the second attempt. End is nigh for India!
55.2
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Quicker and flatter on middle, Nadeem goes on the back foot and defends it off the outer half towards silly point.
55.1
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Loopy and full on off, Nadeem defends it off his front foot to the off side.
End Of The Over 55 : 179/8
4 Runs
- 454.1
- 054.2
- W 54.3
- 054.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
I. Sharma
0 (3)
S. Nadeem
0 (10)
B. Stokes
4-1-13-1
54.6
0
Ben Stokes To Ishant Sharma
Fuller and on off, Ishant does well this time to push it safely towards cover-point. End of a successful over for Ben!
54.5
0
Ben Stokes To Ishant Sharma
Good length ball on middle and off, Ishant is squared up as he defends it down.
54.4
0
Ben Stokes To Ishant Sharma
Full in length and outside off, left alone by Sharma.
Ishant Sharma is in next.
54.3
W
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli OUT!
OUT! Sound of timber and heartbreak for India! Kohli is cleaned up! Stokes hunts down the big fish. He delivers it on a length around off and it stays low after pitching. Kohli tries to defend but it goes under his bat and obliterates the off pole. Virat shakes his head as he returns. Stokes is all smiles. England are two wickets away from going 1-0 up in the series!
54.2
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on off, pushed in the gap at covers. No run taken.
54.1
4
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
FOUR! A length delivery outside off, Kohli gets on the front foot and slightly opens the face of his bat to guide it towards third man for a boundary.
Drinks break. Ashwin and Kohli offered good resistance in the last hour but the former eventually fell a few overs back. Virat Kohli is showing excellent form but is running out of partners. He would be looking to farm more strike and stretch this match.
End Of The Over 54 : 175/7
0 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 053.3
- 053.4
- 053.5
- 053.6
S. Nadeem
0 (10)
V. Kohli
68 (101)
J. Leach
24-4-68-3
53.6
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Quicker and flatter outside off, Nadeem allows it through to the keeper.
53.5
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Again uppish but safe! Floated and full on off, Nadeem advances down the track and looks to defend. Does so uppishly and it goes quickly past silly point again.
53.4
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Fuller and on middle, it's defended uppishly past silly point.
53.3
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Loopy and full on off, Shahbaz defends it close to his front pad.
53.2
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Identical to the last delivery, some extra bounce, this time Nadeem offers no shot.
53.1
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Beaten! Full and flighted on off, Nadeem tries to defend but it spins past his blade.
End Of The Over 53 : 175/7
4 Runs
- 052.1
- 452.2
- 052.3
- 052.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
V. Kohli
68 (101)
S. Nadeem
0 (4)
B. Stokes
3-1-9-0
52.6
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
DOT! A length ball outside off, Kohli walks across the stumps but pushes it straight to backward point.
52.5
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
A bouncer around off, Kohli offers no shot and lets it be. England would look for another dot to have Nadeem on strike for the next over.
52.4
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Fullish and outside off, Kohli pushes it gently to covers.
52.3
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Good length delivery outside off, Kohli defends it by taking the bottom hand off the handle.
52.2
4
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Thumped! Short in length and on middle and off, Kohli swivels on the back foot and pulls it through backward square leg for a boundary.
52.1
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Good length ball close to off, Kohli pushes it with an angled bat in the gap at point. Not taking the run.
End Of The Over 52 : 171/7
1 Runs
- 151.1
- W 51.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
S. Nadeem
0 (4)
V. Kohli
64 (95)
J. Leach
23-3-68-3
51.6
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Skidding off the surface outside off, Nadeem picks it and makes a leave.
51.5
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Fuller and on off, defended with soft hands to the off side.
51.4
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Tossed up ball landing full on middle, Nadeem defends it to the leg side.
51.3
0
Jack Leach To Shahbaz Nadeem
Fullish and on off, Nadeem defends it from the outer half to the off side.
Shahbaz Nadeem is the new batsman.
51.2
W
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin OUT!
OUT! England have the breakthrough! Leach drags his length short and serves it close to off, Ashwin is tempted to play the square cut but it's too close to his body. There is some extra bounce as well and the outside edge is induced. Excellent reflex catch by Buttler and Leach gets his third wicket. The 105-ball stand is broken and Kohli now will have to rely on the tail for support.
51.1
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flighted and full around off, Kohli gets forward, opens the face of the bat and guides it past second slip for a run.
End Of The Over 51 : 170/6
5 Runs
- 450.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 050.4
- 150.5
- 050.6
R. Ashwin
9 (45)
V. Kohli
63 (94)
B. Stokes
2-1-5-0
50.6
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
This one stays low! Full and on off, Ashwin does well to bring his bat down as he defends it off the inner half to short mid-wicket.
50.5
1
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Fuller length ball on middle, Virat flicks it through square leg for a single.
50.4
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Fuller in length and outside off, Kohli strides forward and defends it to covers.
50.3
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Edgy! Too full in length and on off, Kohli tries to flick but it takes a slight leading edge and rolls to mid off.
50.2
0
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
Sliding down the leg side, Kohli tries to flick but misses.
50.1
4
Ben Stokes To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Sweet timing and crisp placement! Back of a length delivery outside off, Kohli stands tall inside the crease and punches it through the gap at covers.
End Of The Over 50 : 165/6
3 Runs
- 349.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 049.6
R. Ashwin
9 (44)
V. Kohli
58 (89)
J. Leach
22-3-67-2
49.6
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Tosses it up and lands full on off, spinning away, Ashwin defends it off his front foot to covers.
49.5
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Fullish and on off, Ashwin pushes it through the line, finds covers.
49.4
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Flighted and full on off, Ashwin is nicely forward in defense.
49.3
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it towards wide second slip.
49.2
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Shortish and on off, Ashwin hangs on the back foot and punches it to covers.
49.1
3
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Full and flighted around leg, Kohli flicks it wristily through mid-wicket for three runs.
End Of The Over 49 : 162/6
0 Runs
- 048.1
- 048.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
R. Ashwin
9 (39)
V. Kohli
55 (88)
B. Stokes
1-1-0-0
48.6
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
Good length ball on off, angling in, Ashwin works it around off his pads to mid-wicket. A maiden.
48.5
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
Fuller and on off, getting closer to the stumps, Ashwin is right behind the line as he defends it to covers.
48.4
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
On a driving length outside off, some away movement after landing, Ashwin covers his stumps and allows it through.
48.3
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
A good length delivery this time, close to off, Ashwin is forward as he plays it to the off side.
48.2
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
Once again Ashwin stays back to a shortish ball and pushes it to covers.
48.1
0
Ben Stokes To Ravichandran Ashwin
Back of a length delivery outside off, Ashwin stays back and plays it down to covers.
Change in bowling. Ben Stokes replaces Anderson in the attack.
End Of The Over 48 : 162/6
3 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 1 LB 47.3
- 247.4
- 047.5
- 047.6
V. Kohli
55 (88)
R. Ashwin
9 (33)
J. Leach
21-3-64-2
47.6
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Leach is on the shorter side this time, it's outside off and Kohli plays it towards backward point.
47.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Loopy and full on middle, VK defends it by getting on the front foot.
47.4
2
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Loopy and full around off, Kohli tries to defend but gets a soft outside edge. It sneaks past Stokes at first slip and they take a couple.
47.3
lb
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
NOT OUT! A tossed up ball landing around leg and straightening from there, Ashwin walks forward and tries to flick but misses. It goes off the pads to the on side and they cross. Root has a word with his bowler and the keeper before taking the referral. The Ball Tracker shows that the impact is with the umpire's call and it's going over the stumps.
Shout for an lbw! Not given. Joe Root has a word with his keeper and Leach before signalling for the DRS.
47.2
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Full and around off, drifting in, Ashwin defends it to the off side.
47.1
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Flighted and full, too wide outside off, an easy leave for Ashwin.
End Of The Over 47 : 159/6
2 Runs
- 046.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 246.5
- 046.6
V. Kohli
53 (85)
R. Ashwin
9 (30)
J. Anderson
11-4-17-3
46.6
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Plays it nice and late. It's on a length and close to off, Virat drops it down with an angled bat to backward point.
46.5
2
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Back of a length ball on off, Kohli stands tall and steers it through cover-point for a couple of runs.
46.4
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
In the zone outside off, on a good length, Kohli offers no shot.
46.3
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Uses the angle of the bowler and defends a full ball to short mid-wicket.
46.2
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Oohhh... a cross-seam delivery, landing on a length around middle, Kohli tries to defend and it takes the top half of his bat.
46.1
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Angling into the batsman from around off, Kohli defends it.
End Of The Over 46 : 157/6
1 Runs
- 045.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 145.5
- 045.6
R. Ashwin
9 (30)
V. Kohli
51 (79)
J. Leach
20-3-62-2
45.6
0
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Shortish and close to off, Ashwin cuts it to backward point.
45.5
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Pushes a full ball in the gap at covers for a single.
45.4
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Fuller in length and outside off, driven off the outer half towards point.
45.3
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flighted and full around off, Kohli drives but fails to beat the diving attempt of the cover fielder.
45.2
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on off, defended off the front foot.
45.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
That is defended solidly off the front foot.
End Of The Over 45 : 156/6
2 Runs
- 144.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 144.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
R. Ashwin
9 (29)
V. Kohli
50 (74)
J. Anderson
10-4-15-3
44.6
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Fuller and on off, defended to the off side to end the over.
44.5
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Good length ball outside off, Ashwin pushes inside the line and misses.
44.4
1
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
FIFTY FOR KOHLI! Fuller length ball on off, Kohli uses his wrists and turns it through square leg for a single. Fine knock by the Indian skipper, his 24th in Tests and 7th while batting in the fourth innings! He would be aiming to build a strong partnership with Ashwin and help India salvage a draw.
44.3
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Keeps it full again, around off, Kohli is solidly behind the line as he defends it to covers.
44.2
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Full and on off, angling in, Kohli defends it back to the bowler.
44.1
1
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Anderson starts this over with a short ball on off, Ashwin pulls it well in front of square leg and takes a single.
End Of The Over 44 : 154/6
1 Runs
- 143.1
- 043.2
- 043.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
V. Kohli
49 (71)
R. Ashwin
8 (26)
J. Leach
19-3-61-2
43.6
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
A nicely tossed up ball, landing full and around off, Kohli presses forward and defends it safely.
43.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
A touch short and on off, Virat goes on the back foot and taps it down to point.
43.4
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Spinning away after landing on off, Kohli allows it through to the keeper.
43.3
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Fullish and close to off, VK takes a big stride forward and defends.
43.2
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Floated and full around off, Kohli strides forward and defends it to the off side.
43.1
1
Jack Leach To Ravichandran Ashwin
Fuller and on middle, Ashwin walks forward and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Wants the second run but Virat is not interested.
End Of The Over 43 : 153/6
1 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 142.3
- 042.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
V. Kohli
49 (66)
R. Ashwin
7 (25)
J. Anderson
9-4-13-3
42.6
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Good length delivery again, outside off, Kohli plays it with an angled bat to backward point.
42.5
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
On a good length and outside off, a hint of away shape there, Kohli covers his stumps and shoulders arms.
42.4
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
In the channel outside off, Kohli has nothing to do with it.
42.3
1
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Good length ball outside off, Ashwin takes a little stride forward and works it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
42.2
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Slightly up and around off, Ashwin pushes it off his front foot to covers.
42.1
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Angles in a length ball on off, Ashwin defends it with a straight bat. The pitch map suggests that England have bowled 38 percent deliveries short to Ashwin. Definitely some plan against him.
End Of The Over 42 : 152/6
4 Runs
- 041.1
- 441.2
- 041.3
- 041.4
- 041.5
- 041.6
V. Kohli
49 (63)
R. Ashwin
6 (22)
J. Leach
18-3-60-2
41.6
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Quicker and fuller on leg, Kohli helps it off his pads to backward square leg. Looks for a run but is sent back.
41.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Full and wide outside off, an easy leave from Virat.
41.4
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Full and floated on off, turning away, Kohli is forward and defends it with the spin to the off side.
41.3
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Leach goes flatter and shorter on off, Virat defends it off his back foot.
41.2
4
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
FOUR! A fine shot by Kohli and he moves to 49! Full and flighted on middle, Virat walks forward and brings his bottom hand into play. Superbly executed on drive and it runs away to the long on boundary.
41.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Stretches forward to a full ball and defends it to covers.
End Of The Over 41 : 148/6
4 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 040.4
- 040.5
- 440.6
R. Ashwin
6 (22)
V. Kohli
45 (57)
J. Anderson
8-4-12-3
40.6
4
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
EDGY FOUR! Anderson hurls across a length delivery outside off, getting it to shape away, Ashwin flirts inside the line again and edges it wide of slip for a boundary.
40.5
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Play and a miss! Good length delivery outside off, going straight on, Ashwin pushes inside the line and misses.
40.4
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Seeing Ashwin getting too comfortable on the front foot, Anderson digs in a short ball around off. Ash does well to drop his wrists and it goes off his right shoulder to slip.
40.3
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Once again Jimmy probes with a delivery around off, getting it to reverse back into the batsman, Ashwin shows good technique as he blocks it to the off side.
40.2
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Right on the mark this time. Full and close to off, shaping back in, Ashwin plays it near his body and defends it back.
40.1
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Some movement for the bowler but the line is around leg and it goes further down, Ashwin tries to flick but misses.
James Anderson to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 40 : 144/6
0 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
V. Kohli
45 (57)
R. Ashwin
2 (16)
J. Leach
17-3-56-2
39.6
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flatter this time, a touch short and on off, Kohli goes back and punches it to the left of the cover fielder.
39.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Full and around off, spinning away, Kohli gets forward with an angled bat and pushes it to the right of gully.
39.4
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Loopy and full on middle, Virat lunges and blocks it down safely.
39.3
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Too full and on off, Kohli plays a wristy drive but finds the cover fielder.
39.2
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Leans forward to a full ball and pushes it to covers.
39.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Starts with a very full ball on middle, it's served from wide of the crease, Kohli defends it from the front foot.
We're back! The players are also back on the field. India resume their fight for survival. Four wickets in the bank but they can't count too much on the last three batsmen. England would be looking to wrap things up in this session itself. Can they succeed? Let's find out. Jack Leach to bowl...
... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...
For India, all their hopes of saving this Test match are pinned on the shoulders of Virat Kohli. He has batted with intent and is on 45 at the moment but the Indian skipper will need support from the other end. Ravichandran Ashwin had a difficult stay so far in the middle and he is the last skilful batsman left for the home team. Can the current pair provide resistance? We will find out when the afternoon session begins at 1210 local (0640 GMT).
Apart from James Anderson, the other England bowlers weren't consistent enough. Jack Leach did well to bowl good lines and removed Pujara but largely he and his spin partner, Dom Bess were not up to the mark. Jofra Archer bowled a hostile spell just before Lunch and England would be hoping that he will do the same after the break as well.
A terrific morning session for England. They are looking like a happy bunch as they leave the field for the Lunch break. The day though started well for India. Shubman Gill and Cheteshwar Pujara batted positively at the beginning and the former also completed his half-century. But, the introduction of James Anderson changed things drastically. The English legend put on an exhibition of reverse swing bowling and removed both Gill and Rahane in quick succession, sending their stumps flying. Jimmy also dismissed the dangerous Rishabh Pant and pushed India into a corner.
End Of The Over 39 : 144/6
4 Runs
- 038.1
- 038.2
- 038.3
- 4 LB 38.4
- 038.5
- 038.6
R. Ashwin
2 (16)
V. Kohli
45 (51)
J. Archer
8-4-22-0
38.6
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
A touch short and on off, Ashwin defends it from the back foot to short extra cover. That will be LUNCH ON DAY 5!
38.5
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
Back of a length ball on middle, Ashwin stands tall inside the crease and defends it down in front of short leg.
Physio comes out yet again! This time to perform the concussion test. Ashwin is fine and he has not changed his helmet. Two more balls left in this session...
38.4
lb
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
FOUR BYES! Archer is bowling relentlessly at Ashwin. Digs in a terrific bouncer, well-directed, Ashwin tries to duck but it takes his helmet and balloons behind the keeper for a boundary.
Physio comes out again! Last time it was on the fingers, this time it's the forearm. Ashwin is wearing the arm-guard on his right hand as well.
38.3
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
Yet another blow on the right hand! Archer is making Ashwin's life difficult. He bangs in a shortish ball on middle and it bounces extra as it approaches the batsman, Ashwin tries to defend but it hits him on the right forehand.
38.2
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
A length ball outside off, Ashwin stays on the back foot and plays it down to point.
38.1
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
Archer digs in another bouncer to Ashwin who does well to evade it. The English speed merchant is trying to push Ashwin deep inside the crease and probably set him up for a yorker.
End Of The Over 38 : 140/6
14 Runs
- 437.1
- 437.2
- 437.3
- 037.4
- 137.5
- 137.6
R. Ashwin
2 (10)
V. Kohli
45 (51)
D. Bess
8-0-50-1
37.6
1
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
A long hop on the leg stump line, Ashwin gets back and pulls it through backward square leg for a single. A very poor over by Bess comes to an end, 14 runs from it!
37.5
1
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Too full in length around leg, Kohli knocks it down to long on for a run.
37.4
0
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Flighted and full on middle, Virat gets forward and flicks it to short leg.
37.3
4
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Make it a hat-trick of boundaries! Bess is struggling big time to land his deliveries. Kohli fetches it on the full from around off and uses his lovely wrists to whip it through wide mid on.
37.2
4
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Another full toss, this time around off, Kohli forces it down the ground and bags consecutive boundaries.
37.1
4
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Full toss on middle, Kohli makes full use of it and heaves it over mid-wicket for a boundary.
End Of The Over 37 : 126/6
5 Runs
- 036.1
- 436.2
- 136.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 036.6
R. Ashwin
1 (9)
V. Kohli
32 (46)
J. Archer
7-3-22-0
36.6
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
Back of a length on off, Ashwin blocks it off the front foot.
36.5
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
Bouncer outside off, Ashwin sways away from it.
Physio is out in the middle. It's the bowling hand of Ashwin which is getting the treatment. India would hope there is nothing serious.
36.4
0
Jofra Archer To Ravichandran Ashwin
OUCH! Bouncer on off, Ashwin tries to sway away from it but gets it off the gloves. It doesn't carry to the keeper. A good effort delivery by Archer.
36.3
1
Jofra Archer To Virat Kohli
Full delivery on middle, Kohli flicks it through square leg for a single.
36.2
4
Jofra Archer To Virat Kohli
FOUR! Good shot! Full again on middle, Kohli lofts it over mid on for a boundary.
36.1
0
Jofra Archer To Virat Kohli
Full on middle, Kohli flicks it to mid-wicket.
Jofra Archer to bowl.
End Of The Over 36 : 121/6
3 Runs
- 135.1
- 135.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
R. Ashwin
1 (6)
V. Kohli
27 (43)
D. Bess
7-0-36-1
35.6
0
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
Tossed up ball landing full on middle, Ashwin drives it down to mid on.
35.5
0
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
Floated and around off, Ashwin walks forward and then makes a late adjustment to play it out safely to the off side.
35.4
0
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
Flatter and a bit shorter on off, Ashwin goes on the back foot and defends it down.
35.3
1
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Floated and full on middle, Kohli dances down the track and flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.
35.2
1
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
Uses his feet and drives it wide of mid off for a single.
35.1
1
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Flighted and down the leg side, Kohli turns it behind square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 35 : 118/6
1 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 134.5
- 034.6
R. Ashwin
0 (2)
V. Kohli
25 (41)
J. Anderson
7-4-8-3
34.6
0
James Anderson To Ravichandran Ashwin
Good length ball and close to off, Ashwin sticks back and defends it to the off side.
34.5
1
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on middle, Kohli flicks it behind square leg and takes a single.
34.4
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Pitches it up and outside off, Kohli takes his front leg forward to cover the line and movement before making a leave.
34.3
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Good length ball close to off, Kohli is on the back foot as he defends it back towards the bowler.
34.2
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Identical to the last delivery, once again Kohli plays it with gentle hands and keeps it out to backward point.
34.1
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Lands it on a length and around off, Kohli plays it late and pushes it with an angled bat to point.
End Of The Over 34 : 117/6
7 Runs
- 433.1
- 033.2
- 333.3
- 033.4
- W 33.5
- 033.6
R. Ashwin
0 (1)
V. Kohli
24 (36)
D. Bess
6-0-33-1
33.6
0
Dom Bess To Ravichandran Ashwin
Tossed up ball on middle, Ashwin defends it to end the over.
Ravichandran Ashwin is the new batsman.
DRS time! Huge shout for a caught behind against Washington Sundar. The finger stays down and England review it.
33.5
W
Dom Bess To Washington Sundar OUT!
OUT! Bess strikes. He finally gets his line and length right and the rest of the work is done by the pitch. It's around off, turning and bouncing away from the batsman, Sundar tries to defend but fails to do so. It goes past the outside edge, Buttler collects and appeals but the umpire shakes his head. Root takes the DRS and the Ultra Edge finds a spike. Wicket number 6 goes down for India.
33.4
0
Dom Bess To Washington Sundar
Floated and full on off, Sundar is on the front foot in defense.
33.3
3
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Short and on middle, Kohli pulls it through backward square leg. Archer chases and pulls it back near the fence. Three taken. Poor bowling by Bess.
33.2
0
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Floated full ball on off, Kohli defends it with the spin to the leg side.
33.1
4
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
FOUR! A gentle loosener, a juicy full toss around off, Kohli drives it through covers for a boundary. Anderson is bowling so well from one end and this is the last thing you want from the other end.
Dom Bess is back for another spell.
End Of The Over 33 : 110/5
0 Runs
- 032.1
- 032.2
- W 32.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
W. Sundar
0 (3)
V. Kohli
17 (33)
J. Anderson
6-4-7-3
32.6
0
James Anderson To Washington Sundar
Pitches it up and around off, Sundar defends it compactly to the off side. A wicket maiden, what a spell from Anderson!
32.5
0
James Anderson To Washington Sundar
The batsman has just watchfully blocked this out.
32.4
0
James Anderson To Washington Sundar
Greets the new batsman with an outswinger outside off, Sundar allows it through to the keeper.
Washington Sundar arrives in the middle.
32.3
W
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant OUT!
OUT! Soft dismissal! Anderson bags his third wicket and Pant is gone! This Test match is now completely in favour of England. Jimmy steams in from 'round the wicket and hurls in a length ball around off. It lands and probably shapes away a bit, Pant presses forward and pushes it uppishly off the outer edge to the right of Root at short cover. A simple catch for the English skipper and India now have lost half their side.
32.2
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Beaten! A length ball close to off, Pant tries to defend but it holds its line and beats the outside edge.
32.1
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Good length delivery outside off, shaping away, Pant reads it well and allows it through.
Root is having a word with Anderson as the latter goes to his bowling mark.
End Of The Over 32 : 110/4
6 Runs
- 031.1
- 131.2
- 431.3
- 131.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
V. Kohli
17 (33)
R. Pant
11 (16)
J. Leach
16-2-56-2
31.6
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flighted again, full and on off, Kohli stretches forward and defends it under his watchful eyes.
31.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flighted and full on off, drifting in, Kohli is forward as he defends it near his front pad.
31.4
1
Jack Leach To Rishabh Pant
Loopy and full outside off, it's a mere push at extra cover and Pant collects a single.
31.3
4
Jack Leach To Rishabh Pant
FOUR! Fine shot! Leach flights it outside off, Pant shimmies down the track and eases his drive through cover-point.
31.2
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Shortish and on off, turning away, Kohli gets back, opens the face and guides it to backward point for a run.
31.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Fuller and outside off, driven back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 31 : 104/4
0 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 030.6
R. Pant
6 (14)
V. Kohli
16 (29)
J. Anderson
5-3-7-2
30.6
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Fuller and on off, Pant defends it towards cover-point. A maiden by Anderson.
30.5
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Here comes the outswinger!!! Anderson hurls it in the channel outside off, Pant ends up pushing and missing inside the line.
30.4
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Anderson bowls it from wide of the crease and angles in a full ball on middle, Pant flicks but finds short mid-wicket.
30.3
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Around off on a length, straightening a bit, Pant defends it from the crease.
30.2
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Fuller length ball shaping back into the batsman, Pant drives it confidently to mid off. Is Jimmy setting up Pant for an outswinger?
30.1
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Good length ball angling into the batsman, around off, Pant defends it back.
End Of The Over 30 : 104/4
6 Runs
- 029.1
- 329.2
- 129.3
- 129.4
- 029.5
- 129.6
R. Pant
6 (8)
V. Kohli
16 (29)
J. Leach
15-2-50-2
29.6
1
Jack Leach To Rishabh Pant
Too full in length and on off, Pant pushes it in the gap at covers for a run.
29.5
0
Jack Leach To Rishabh Pant
Play and a miss! Full and flighted outside off, Pant tries to play the reverse sweep but misses and it goes off his arms to the off side. Needs to be careful while playing that shot from the rough outside off.
29.4
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Short and wide outside off, Kohli cuts it towards cover-point and the point fielder runs across to make a partial diving stop. The batsmen take a run.
29.3
1
Jack Leach To Rishabh Pant
Floated and full outside off, Pant gets forward and drives it through covers for a run. Wants the second run as well but Kohli sends him back.
29.2
3
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flatter and fuller on leg, Kohli flicks it in front of square leg and gets three runs.
29.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Flighted and full on middle, Kohli defends it by getting forward.
End Of The Over 29 : 98/4
5 Runs
- 028.1
- 128.2
- 028.3
- 428.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
R. Pant
4 (5)
V. Kohli
12 (26)
J. Anderson
4-2-7-2
28.6
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Anderson keeps it full and around off, Pant has his bat down as he pushes it defensively to mid on.
28.5
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
On a length and outside off, Pant taps it down to the right of the cover fielder.
28.4
4
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
FOUR! Off the mark with a boundary. Full and outside off, Pant drives it firmly and finds the gap at covers. Not much footwork but good hand-eye coordination!
28.3
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Fuller and on off, Pant gets forward and defends it watchfully.
28.2
1
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Plays it nice and late. Full and around off, shaping in, Kohli takes his front leg forward and works it wide of mid on for a run.
28.1
0
James Anderson To Virat Kohli
Movement in the air, full and around off, Kohli defends it to the off side from the toe end of his bat.
End Of The Over 28 : 93/4
1 Runs
- 027.1
- 027.2
- 027.3
- 027.4
- 027.5
- 127.6
V. Kohli
11 (24)
R. Pant
0 (1)
J. Leach
14-2-44-2
27.6
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Short and outside off, cut to point where the fielder misfields and the batsmen cross. Anderson vs Kohli coming up!
27.5
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Strides forward again and pushes it towards point.
27.4
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Sharp spin as it lands around off. Kohli takes a big stride forward and makes a leave.
27.3
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Too full and on middle, Kohli drives but finds silly point.
27.2
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Loopy and full around off, Virat presses forward in defence.
27.1
0
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Fuller and around leg, Kohli drives it down to mid off.
End Of The Over 27 : 92/4
0 Runs
- 026.1
- W 26.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- W 26.5
- 026.6
R. Pant
0 (1)
V. Kohli
10 (18)
J. Anderson
3-2-2-2
26.6
0
James Anderson To Rishabh Pant
Anderson switches to 'round the wicket and angles in a full ball on off, Pant has his bat down in time in defense.
Drinks break. India did well in the morning session but the ongoing over of James Anderson has thwarted their hopes of either saving or winning this Test match. Out walks the talk of the town - Rishabh Pant. Can he do it again? 328 needed more.
26.5
W
James Anderson To Ajinkya Rahane OUT!
OUT! Off stump goes for a walk! Anderson is on fire! Rahane bags a duck and England are on top! Jimmy is putting in a masterclass of reverse swing bowling. Wow! This one is identical to the delivery which got Gill. On and around off, a fuller length ball which nips back in sharply. Rahane is forward in defense but he also has a big gap between his bat and pad. The ball finds its way through and uproots the off stump. Five balls, two wickets and Anderson is doing it for England, yet again.
Huge shout for an lbw! The umpire shakes his head. Joe Root has a word with his bowler and takes the DRS.
26.4
0
James Anderson To Ajinkya Rahane
NOT OUT! Lovely delivery by Anderson again! He makes the ball do all the talking and this one stays low as well. A full ball on off, nipping in, Rahane tries to defend but it beats the toe end of his bat and pings him on the front pad. They appeal but the umpire shakes his head. Root has a word with his bowler and then opts for the DRS. Flat line on the Ultra Edge, the impact is with the umpire's call and it's hitting the stumps. Rahane survives.
26.3
0
James Anderson To Ajinkya Rahane
Fuller and wide outside off, swinging again, Rahane makes a leave.
Ajinkya Rahane is the new batsman.
26.2
W
James Anderson To Shubman Gill OUT!
OUT! STUMPS SHATTERED! Anderson has done it! Experience trumps inexperience! Jimmy hurls in a full length ball close to off and gets it to reverse back into the batsman. Gill is forward to defend but leaves a big gap between his bat and pad. The ball sneaks through and destroys the stumps behind. Anderson roars in delight, England get a big wicket and are 7 away from taking the lead in the series.
26.1
0
James Anderson To Shubman Gill
Fuller in length and on off, Gill plays near his front pad and works it to short mid-wicket.
James Anderson is into the attack.
End Of The Over 26 : 92/2
5 Runs
- 025.1
- 425.2
- 025.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 125.6
S. Gill
50 (81)
V. Kohli
10 (18)
J. Leach
13-2-43-2
25.6
1
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
FIFTY FOR GILL! Yet another outstanding knock by the young man and he continues to impress one and all. He reaches there by playing it out to the left of backward point for a single. India would want him to carry on!
25.5
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Sliced away! Loopy again, full and spinning away, Gill is a bit upright as he tries to drive and it takes the outer half before rolling to backward point.
25.4
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Loopy and full around leg, Shubman flicks it across the line but finds short mid-wicket.
25.3
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Fuller and on off, Gill drives it down to mid on.
25.2
4
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
FOUR! Easy pickings! Slower through the air, nicely flighted and full around leg, Gill picks it off his pads and whips it to the deep mid-wicket fence. Moves to 49!
25.1
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Flighted and full on middle, Gill defends it to mid on.
End Of The Over 25 : 87/2
4 Runs
- 024.1
- 024.2
- 124.3
- 124.4
- 124.5
- 124.6
S. Gill
45 (75)
V. Kohli
10 (18)
D. Bess
5-0-26-0
24.6
1
Dom Bess To Shubman Gill
Once again Gill uses his feet and pushes a full ball to the right of mid on for one.
24.5
1
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Fuller and on off, Kohli forces it down to deepish mid on for a single.
24.4
1
Dom Bess To Shubman Gill
Advances down the track to make it into a half-volley and knocks it down to long on for a run.
24.3
1
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Loopy and outside off, on the shorter side and spinning in, Kohli gets back and works it towards square leg for a run.
24.2
0
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Tossed up ball outside off, Kohli whips it across the line but again finds short mid-wicket.
24.1
0
Dom Bess To Virat Kohli
Loopy ball on off, Kohli walks down the track and flicks, finds short mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 24 : 83/2
5 Runs
- 223.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 123.4
- 123.5
- 023.6
S. Gill
43 (73)
V. Kohli
8 (14)
J. Leach
12-2-38-2
23.6
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Flighted and full on middle, Gill flicks it behind square leg but finds the fielder. India continue to score freely, 5 from this over. Good positive cricket!
23.5
1
Jack Leach To Virat Kohli
Quick run again! Fullish and on off, Kohli plays a punchy off drive and rushes to the other end as the mid off fielder misses his shy at the bowler's end.
23.4
1
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Short again, outside off, Gill cuts it to point where the fielder makes a tumbling stop. They cross for a run.
23.3
0
Jack Leach To Shubman Gill
Flatter and shorter on off, turning away, Gill is on the back foot as he defends.