India vs England – Day 1 Highlights

Day 1 of the much-anticipated India vs England Test match kicked off with England winning the toss and opting to bowl first -a decision consistent with their captain’s history of favoring early bowling, which has often paid off in similar conditions.

For India, this match marks a new era. With veterans Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin absent, 25-year-old Shubman Gill leads the team into a fresh chapter. His captaincy debut brings new energy to the squad, and Indian fans are glued to their screens with hopeful anticipation.

India’s innings began on a strong note, as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal built a solid 91-run opening partnership. However, debutant Sai Sudharsan was dismissed for a golden duck just before lunch, a disappointing start to his Test career. Despite early breakthroughs for England, Gill and Jaiswal turned the tide. Gill, leading from the front, played a composed knock, scoring 57 off 71 balls. Jaiswal, showing remarkable composure, remained unbeaten, guiding India to a commanding 200-2 before tea. The pitch clearly favored the batters as the day progressed.

Beyond the game, both teams united in a touching tribute to the victims of the recent Air India plane crash. A moment of silence was observed, and players wore black armbands in solidarity - a poignant reminder of how sport often reflects our shared humanity, empathy, and resilience.

As Day 1 concludes, India holds a strong position. All eyes are now on Day 2, with fans eager to see if this young team can convert their early dominance into a formidable first-innings lead.