• Team India dominated the proceedings on Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test against England.

  • Kuldeep Yadav impressed one and all with a sensational five-wicket haul.

Twitter reactions: Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin, batters headline India’s dominance on Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test against England
India dominate Day 1 of the Dharamsala Test (Image Source: Twitter)

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The fifth and final Test match between India and England commenced with much anticipation on Thursday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. With England winning the toss and opting to bat first, the stage was set for an exciting day of cricket, featuring impressive performances from both teams.

Decent start by England openers

England’s opening duo, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, launched their innings with aggression, putting the Indian bowlers under early pressure. Their partnership flourished, adding 64 runs to the scoreboard before Kuldeep Yadav provided the breakthrough by dismissing Duckett.

Kuldeep Yadav, Ravichandran Ashwin spin the web around English batters

Kuldeep, alongside Ravichandran Ashwin in his 100th Test appearance, took center stage with their impeccable spin bowling. Kuldeep’s exceptional performance earned him a remarkable five-wicket haul, while Ashwin displayed his class with four crucial wickets, restricting England to a modest total of 218 runs in their first innings.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma give a flying start

In response, India’s opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma provided a solid foundation, showcasing aggressive batting to keep the English bowlers at bay. Their partnership of 104 runs laid the groundwork for India’s dominance, with Rohit remaining unbeaten on 53 alongside Shubman Gill as India ended the day at 135/1, trailing England by 83 runs.

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Here is how Twitter reacted:

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