Summary
England won the first Test match against India by chasing 371 runs, which is one of the highest successful run chases in Test cricket history. Ben Duckett scored 149 runs in the final innings, and Joe Root and Jamie Smith finished the match, helping England secure a 1-0 series lead.
Key Facts
- England chased a target of 371 runs to win against India in the first Test match.
- This successful run chase is the 10th highest in Test match history.
- Ben Duckett scored 149 runs, achieving the second-highest fourth-innings score by an English opener.
- Duckett and Zak Crawley built a 188-run partnership, the second-highest opening stand for England in a fourth innings.
- Joe Root and Jamie Smith secured the final runs needed for England to win.
- India scored five centuries during the match but lost despite having strong first innings.
- England's final innings began at 21 runs and they chased down the target on the last day.
- India experienced two collapses in their batting order, which disrupted their total run score potential.
