Highlights of the IND vs. ENG Test Match 4 Day 1
Joe Root smashed a century as England ended Day 1 of the fourth Test against India on a dominating note. At stumps, England’s score read 302/7, with Root (106*) and Ollie Robinson (31*) standing unbeaten at the crease. Opting to bat first, England lost five wickets with only 112 runs on the board. However, Root stitched together a brilliant partnership with Ben Foakes and brought England back into the game. For India, Akash Deep scalped three wickets, while Mohammed Siraj took two. Apart from them, Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja scalped one wicket each.
Highlights of Day 1 Test Match 4
Joe Root’s splendid century has kept England in contention at the end of Day 1, as the side reached 302/7 at Stumps.
Joe Root smashed his 31st century and his tenth against India.
Joe Root and Ben Foakes ensured that England didn't lose a single wicket throughout the second session after losing five in the first.
Joe Root and Ben Foakes' partnership stood at 86 off 221 at the end of the second session.
Root scored his first half-century of the series.
Akash Deep took three wickets in a fiery seven-over opening spell.
Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja also chipped away towards the end of the first session.
England were 112/5 in 24.1 overs at lunch.
England has brought in Ollie Robinson for the first time in the series.
India could be without Jasprit Bumrah.Akash Deep is in line to make his international debut.
India could seal a series victory if they win the Ranchi Test.