England beat India 227 runs in series-opener, take 1-0 lead
Updated On: 09 February, 2021 12:00 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Veteran pacer James Anderson (3/17) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (4/76) shared seven wickets between them to complete a memorable win for England after skipper Joe Root led a strong first-innings batting display with a magnificent double century
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England`s fast bowler James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India`s Shubman Gill during the 5th and final day of first cricket test match between India and England, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Tuesday. Pic: ECB/PTI
A determined England humbled India by 227 runs in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series here on Tuesday.
Set a world record 420-run target to go one up in the rubber on the fifth day, India were bowled out for 192 in the second session after captain Virat Kohli`s 72 off 104 balls on an MA Chidambaram surface, where batting wasn`t the easiest of tasks.
Veteran pacer James Anderson (3/17) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (4/76) shared seven wickets between them to complete a memorable win for England after skipper Joe Root led a strong first-innings batting display with a magnificent double century.
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