Stumps Day 1 | That's the end of day one. India are on top and have been fantastic. It has been an all-round performance by team India. First with the ball and now with the bat. Openers Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have done well to deny England a wicket. India at stumps are 21/0. Do join us tomorrow for day two's action.
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India vs England 1st Test 2021 Day 1 Highlights: IND 21/0 in 13 Overs at Stumps
India have had an upper hand over England in recent encounters as the Virat Kohli-led side have won three f their last five games against the Three Lions with all the victories coming in successive matches earlier this year. However, India suffered a 4-1 defeat to England in the last Test series on away soil.
04 Aug, 22:36 (IST)
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have begun well and have denied England an early wicket. Around 14 more overs remain for Indian openers to negotiate and wrap up what has been a fantastic day for India.
04 Aug, 21:54 (IST)
Fourth wicket for Jasprit Bumrah as he bowls James Anderson. With this England have been bundled out for 183. Superb performance by team India after England opted to bat first. Apart from Bumrah, Mohammed Shami picked three important wickets. Shardul Thakur chipped in with two while Mohammed Siraj picked one wicket. Do join us back for India's response.
04 Aug, 21:25 (IST)
The English team is on the verge of getting bundled out. The visiting team is having quite a good time in the middle as Jasprit Bumrah got rid of Stuart Broad on LBW. The English batsman made his way to the pavilion on a score of 4.Â
04 Aug, 21:24 (IST)
The English team is on the verge of getting bundled out. The visiting team is having quite a good time in the middle as Jasprit Bumrah got rid of Stuart Broad on LBW.
04 Aug, 20:57 (IST)
India bowlers have been superb today and here's Jasprit Bumrah with one more wicket. Jos Buttler departs for a duck as he is caught behind. England in trouble with six wickets down now.
04 Aug, 20:37 (IST)
A wicket on either side of the tea break for Mohammed Shami. England are five down now. Daniel Lawrence departs for a duck, he is caught behind. India on top here.
04 Aug, 20:23 (IST)
Just at the brink of tea Mohammed Shami has struck for India. He traps Jonny Bairstow in front of the wickets. India opted for review and three reds it is. India have been good with DRS today. Bairstow departs for 29.Â
04 Aug, 20:10 (IST)
Half-century up for Joe Root. The England captain has gone past his fifty. Meanwhile, his stand with Jonny Bairstow is worth 71 off 138 balls. Root has done well to take England out of initial slump.
04 Aug, 19:26 (IST)
England's hundred is up as Jonny Bairstow has joined captain Joe Root in the middle. The two look to bat England out of slump. Meanwhile, Virat Kohli has used all his five bowlers.
04 Aug, 18:28 (IST)
Mohammed Shami strikes for India, in the third over after the lunch break. Dominic Sibley gets a leading edge and KL Rahul takes an easy catch. Bright start for India after the lunch break.
04 Aug, 17:47 (IST)
Lunch, Day 1 | This has to be India's session. Jasprit Bumrah struck early for India in the very first over. Dominic Sibley and Zak Crawley then tried to steady England somewhat. However, Mohammed Siraj, close to lunch, accounted for Crawley.Â
04 Aug, 17:18 (IST)
Just when things started to look good for England, Mohammed Siraj has struck for India. Zak Crawley is caught behind. Good use of DRS this by India. Umpire thought there was no edge, but wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant was convinced. And pushed Virat Kohli for a review. In the end, India get one in their favour.
04 Aug, 17:09 (IST)
Dominic Sibley and Zak Crawley have done a good job thus far. After losing Rory Burns early, these two have take England forward. Virat Kohli has used four fast-bowlers thus far and all four pacers.
04 Aug, 16:14 (IST)
Zak Crawley has now joined Dominic Sibley in the middle after the departure of Rory Burns. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami are bowling in tandem and keeping things tight at the moment.
04 Aug, 15:40 (IST)
What a start for India and Jasprit Bumrah. The Indian pacer traps Rory Burns for a duck. England opener opts for DRS but it is umpire's call that stays. After bowling three away deliveries, Bumrah brought one back in to hit Burns' pads.
04 Aug, 15:09 (IST)
India Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
04 Aug, 15:08 (IST)
England Playing XI: Rory Burns, Dominic Sibley, Zak Crawley, Joe Root(c), Jonny Bairstow, Daniel Lawrence, Jos Buttler(w), Sam Curran, Ollie Robinson, Stuart Broad, James Anderson.
04 Aug, 15:03 (IST)
TOSS: Hosts England have won the toss and have opted to bat first.
04 Aug, 14:50 (IST)
We are nearing the toss and conditions looks absolutely beautiful!
India and England resume their rivalry as the two sides face each other in a five-match Test series.  The ENG vs IND 1st Test 2021 will be played at the Trent Bridge Cricket Stadium in Nottingham and will start from August 04, 2021 (Wednesday) onwards. Both teams will be aiming for a winning start in the longer format. Meanwhile, we bring you ENG vs IND 1st Test live score updates and commentary along with all the action. India vs England 1st Test 2021 Live Streaming Online Details.
India have had an upper hand over England in recent encounters as the Virat Kohli-led side have won three f their last five games against the Three Lions with all the victories coming in successive matches earlier this year. However, India suffered a 4-1 defeat to England in the last Test series on away soil. India vs England 1st Test 2021, Nottingham Weather Report.
This series will also mark the start of the new cycle of the World Test Championship. India made it to the final of the tournament last time around while England fell short in the end after defeats to Virat Kohliâs men. Both teams will have hopes of being in the finals and will aim to record an early win and register themselves on the table.
The match will also see some senior stars return for India after several were rested for the tour of Sri Lanka with Virat Kohli once again leading the side. Meanwhile, Ben Stokes will be unavailable for England after his decision to take a break from cricket and he has been replaced by Craig Overton in the squad.
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