So, England take 1-0 lead in the five-match series. What a win for hosts. Sam Curran's 63 helped England go past the 150-run mark. And eventually, it proved to be a decisive factor. Ben Stokes picked four wickets, which included prized scalp of Kohli. Indian batsmen will have to work hard for upcoming games. That's all from this game. Join us for second Test. Till then, bye, bye!!! Full Scorecard
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IND vs ENG Highlights 1st Test 2018: England Win by 31 Runs
India vs England Live Cricket Score 1st Test 2018 Day 4.
04 Aug, 17:02 (IST)
OUT! Hardik Pandya departs. England win by 31 runs! Ben Stokes picks the last wicket. Indian dressing room is dejected and rightly so. The bowlers worked hard, but batsmen have once again let the side down. Hardik Pandya c Cook b Stokes 31(61)
04 Aug, 16:44 (IST)
OUT! England are inching towards the victory here. Adil Rashid has trapped Ishant Sharma in front of the wickets. England now one wicket away from win. India need 40 more runs to win. Ishant lbw b Adil Rashid 11(15)
04 Aug, 16:28 (IST)
OUT! Ben Stokes picks another wicket here. India are eight down now. Two wickets in one over for Stokes. Shami is caught behind. Shami c Bairstow b Stokes 0(3)
04 Aug, 16:24 (IST)
OUT! Big wicket this for England. This should probably seal the deal for hosts. It is Virat Kohli who has to go. Ben Stokes takes the prized scalp. He traps Kohli in front of the wickets. The Indian captain opts for DRS, but all in vain. Kohli lbw b Stokes 51(93)
04 Aug, 16:14 (IST)
That's half-century up for Indian captain Virat Kohli. He stands between England and win. What temperament he has shown. Truly a world class player. His job is not over yet, but India are in better position thanks to Kohli.
04 Aug, 15:53 (IST)
Hardik Pandya has now joined Virat Kohli in the middle. A partnership of 30-40 runs from here will help India's cause. Pandya needs to play his natural game and ease some burden on his captain.
04 Aug, 15:47 (IST)
OUT! What a start for England. James Anderson has removed Dinesh Karthik early. He has edged it to the second slip. Some drama there, but Karthik has to walk back. Karthik c Malan b Anderson 20(50)
Virat Kohli and Dinesh Karthik will look to help India cross the line on day four. Team India needs 84 more runs to win and have five wickets in hand. With Kohli still out there, India will feel comfortable. However, England will be looking to pick Kohli’s wicket early and stay in the contest. Stay tuned as we are in for an exciting day’s cricket. Though in the first session we will have the result.
England were bowled out for just 180 runs in their second innings. Ishant Sharma was wrecker-in-chief as he picked a five-wicket haul to dent England. The pacer was well supported by spinner Ravi Ashwin, who chipped in with three wickets. England had a small 13 runs first innings lead and thus set a target of 194 for India. England vs India Live Cricket Score and Commentary 1st Test Match.
In response, India lost the wickets of openers Murali Vijay and Shikhar Dhawan early on. And that opened the game for England. The home side then found the wicket of KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravi Ashwin in quick succession. Meanwhile, Kohli is batting on 43 while Karthik is unbeaten on 18.
England Playing XI: Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Joe Root, Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Adil Rashid, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
India Playing XI: Murali Vijay, Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishant Sharma.
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