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1st Test: Joe Root, Moeen Ali Give England Upper Hand vs India on Day 1

November 09, 2016 17:01

Joe Root (124) and Moeen Ali (99*) helped England finish on top against India on Day 1 of the first Test in Rajkot.

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England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and elected to bat against Virat Kohli-led India in the first Test in Rajkot. (All images from BCCI)
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It was a Test debut for the 19-year-old opener Haseeb Hameed, who scored 31. He is the youngest England player to open batting on Test debut
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Hameed and Alastair Cook (21) stitched a 47-run stand, but the latter was trapped plumb in front of the wicket by Ravindra Jadeja (in pic)
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There was injury scare for Mohammed Shami, who suffered a hamstring injury in his right leg. Though he bowled till the end, he looked uncomfortable.
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R Ashwin was the most successful Indian bowler on Day 1, picking two wickets for 108.
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Indian fielders had a poor day and missed several chances.
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Joe Root and Moeen Ali were involved in a 179-run stand, which frustrated Indians
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Joe Root scored his 11th century and finally ended on 124.
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Umesh Yadav gave India a crucial breakthrough as he caught and bowled Root.
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After Root's departure, Ali continued his onslaught and was one run short of his fourth Test ton. England finished the day on 311/4

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