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... SECOND INNINGS ...

Despite the valiant efforts of Zak Crawley, whose resilient innings provided a glimmer of hope for the English side, the rest of the batting order succumbed to the relentless pressure exerted by the Indian bowlers. As wickets continued to tumble, England found themselves bowled out for a modest total of 218 runs, with the Indian bowlers asserting their dominance and stamping their authority on the proceedings. Now its IndiaÂ to bat on a wicket that is still a good one for the batters. Stay tuned

Kuldeep Yadav's mesmerizing spell of spin bowling proved to be the turning point of the innings, as he dismantled the top order with surgical precision. With a brilliant display of guile and control, Yadav claimed a sensational five-wicket haul, decimating the English batting lineup and leaving them reeling at 113 for 3. Complementing Yadav's brilliance was the seasoned campaigner Ravichandran Ashwin, who showcased his class and experience on his 100th Test match appearance. Ashwin's artistry wi

With that, the first innings unfolded with a symphony of drama and skill, showcasing the fierce contest between bat and ball. England, having won the toss and elected to bat, scored 218 runs in the first innings. The early exchanges saw the English openers navigate the initial overs with caution, weathering the storm of the Indian pace attack. However, as the session progressed, the Indian bowlers, led by the masterful Kuldeep Yadav, seized control of the proceedings.

Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson, Floated up around off, dipping on the batter as well, James AndersonÂ blocks it off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson, ! CAUGHT! Oh, straight to the man! Ravichandran AshwinÂ drags this one down on off stump, James AndersonÂ takes on the pull and nails it as well. The ball though is hit flat and hard and goes straight to a shortish mid-wicket where Devdutt PadikkalÂ takes a good sharp catch to his left. Ashwin ends with a four-fer in the first innings of his 100th game and EnglandÂ are bundled out for 218 runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin to James Anderson, A big appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Not much excitement from Ravichandran AshwinÂ but Rohit SharmaÂ takes the review and why not, it is the final wicket afterall.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, ! PLAYED ON! Oh, dear! Ben FoakesÂ was in a different zone altogether and the ball has gone onto the stumps in slow motion there.

James AndersonÂ walks out to bat.

Jasprit Bumrah to Shoaib Bashir, Spears this one in the blockhole on off stump but Shoaib BashirÂ is able to dig it out towards extra cover.

Jasprit Bumrah to Shoaib Bashir, Another wayward delivery from Jasprit BumrahÂ and that is a good take from the keeper. Fuller in length, angling in and sprayed down the leg side. Dhruv JurelÂ dives across to his left and pouches it with one glove.

Jasprit Bumrah to Shoaib Bashir, ! Nicely played! Back of a length and outside off, Shoaib BashirÂ hangs back and plays the late cut just to the left of gully and the ball races away to the fence.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Foakes, No Ball! Another one and Jasprit BumrahÂ hasn't got his footing right it seems.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Foakes, ! A valiant effort from Ravichandran AshwinÂ but it goes in vain. Banged in short over off stump but not short enough to pull. Ben FoakesÂ takes it on and gets it well wide of Ashwin at mid on as the ball rolls away into the fence.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Foakes, Good length around the top of off stump, Ben FoakesÂ solidly blocks it off.

Jasprit Bumrah to Shoaib Bashir, Should have been two but Ben FoakesÂ wants to farm the strike and rightly so too. A touch full on middle and slanted into the legs, Shoaib BashirÂ tucks it off the pads and gets it wide of deep backward square leg for a run.

Jasprit BumrahÂ to bowl the second over after TEA.

Jasprit Bumrah to Shoaib Bashir, Fuller in length and outside off, left alone by Shoaib BashirÂ and the siren goes off. Jasprit BumrahÂ has overstepped and a No Ball is called.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, ! Quickly onto that one and EnglandÂ pick up 12 runs off that over. Slows it up and just floats it on a shorter length on off, Ben FoakesÂ rocks back and pulls it firmly in between mid on and mid-wicket for a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, Dropped short on the pads, Ben FoakesÂ tucks it off the back foot to the right of Mohammed SirajÂ at deep square leg and picks up a couple of runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, The carrom ball now, drifted into middle and leg and going away from the right-hander, Ben FoakesÂ watches it well and blocks it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, Nice and full outside off, Shoaib BashirÂ pushes it away through the covers for a single and brings up the 200 for England.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, Fired in full and on off stump, Ben FoakesÂ does well to get some bat on the sweep shot and gets it through fine leg for one.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, ! Lovely use of the feet!

We are back after TEA and the Players and the Umpires take the field to start the Final Session on Day 1. EnglandÂ struggling on Day 1 after winning the toss and is 194/8 with Ben FoakesÂ and Shoaib BashirÂ at the crease.

... DAY 1, THIRDÂ SESSION ...

India on the other hand will be very pleased to have England eight down within two sessions on Day 1 on a wicket that looks pretty good for batting. It was the Kuldeep Yadav-showÂ before the Lunch interval and even after the interval as he bowled a prolonged spell and got the first four wickets. Ravindra JadejaÂ them joined in and got rid of Joe RootÂ after which Kuldeep made it a fifer and Ravichandran AshwinÂ came back in late in the session to get a couple of quick wickets in the same over. I

SESSION SUMMARY - 29.3 overs, 94 runs and 6 wickets!Â What a session we have just witnessed! England will still be shell-shocked with that shocking effort and India will be absolutely delighted with how the spinners bowled in the post-Lunch session. England came into the session being 100 for 2 and took a bit of a sedate approach against the spinners. Zak CrawleyÂ who was playing freely, got a bit bogged down and Joe RootÂ was also going slowly at the other end. Soon enough, Crawley got out afte

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, Flights the ball up on the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ knocks it off the front foot and the Umpires call for TEA.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, Tosses it up outside the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ lets the ball go through.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Fuller on the pads. Ben FoakesÂ flicks the ball to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ offers a front foot defence.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, Bowls this outside the leg stump line and Shoaib BashirÂ gets beaten as he looks to flick the ball.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, Tossed up on the off stump. Shoaib BashirÂ slogs the ball to long on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, Tosses the ball up on the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ offers a front foot block getting an inside edge on the pads.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, fuller on the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ gets a hit on the pads but the impact looks outside the off stump. Umpire says NO.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, Pitches the ball full on the stumps. Shoaib BashirÂ taps it down towards short leg and survives.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Flighted ball on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, ! A big slog comes out to a fuller ball on the stumps by Shoaib BashirÂ and times it really well to takes it between long on and deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, Flights the ball up on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ takes the front foot out and keeps the ball down.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, Bowls it full on the stumps. Shoaib BashirÂ drives it back to the bowler.

Ravindra Jadeja to Shoaib Bashir, Tosses it on the off stump, fuller. Shoaib BashirÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Flights it up on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ tucks the ball towards sweepers for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Holds the length back on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ drives it straight to covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Fuller on the off stump line. Ben FoakesÂ offers a front foot defence.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, Tosses it up outside the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ looks to play at it but is beaten by the ball. Ravichandran AshwinÂ bowls a maiden with 2 wickets in it.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Shoaib Bashir, flights the ball up outside the off stump line. Shoaib BashirÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Shoaib BashirÂ is in next.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mark Wood, ! c Rohit Sharma b Ravichandran Ashwin.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Mark Wood, Floats it up on the off stump line. Mark WoodÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Mark WoodÂ is in next.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, ! CAUGHT! Ravichandran AshwinÂ gets his first wicket in his 100th Test Match for India! Tom HartleyÂ walks back and EnglandÂ look in trouble.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, Short and wide, cut away straight to point.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Holds the length back on the stumps. Ben FoakesÂ stays back and taps it down to end a maiden over for Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Floats it up on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ offers a front foot defence.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Holds the length back on the stumps. Ben FoakesÂ tucks it down to short leg.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Fuller on the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ takes out the front foot and knocks it off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, Flights it up again on the off stump. Tom HartleyÂ offers a front foot block to end the over.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, Pitches the ball up on the off stump and Ben FoakesÂ drives it to long on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Foakes, Fuller outside the off stump. Ben FoakesÂ strokes it to covers off the front foot.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, Floats it on the line of the stump and Tom HartleyÂ steps down and goes for a wild heave, getting an inside edge down to fine leg for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Tom Hartley, Starts off fuller on the off stump line. Tom HartleyÂ knocks it off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Tossed up on off. Ben FoakesÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Tosses it up outside the line of the off stump and Ben FoakesÂ tucks the ball to covers.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Floats it on the line of the stumps. Ben FoakesÂ offers a front foot block.

Ravindra Jadeja to Tom Hartley, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Flights the ball up on the stumps. Ben FoakesÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Tom Hartley, ! Too short and punched away straight for a boundary. Kuldeep YadavÂ drags it short outside the off stump and Tom HartleyÂ gets and nad stamps the ball along the ground to the left of Kuldeep YadavÂ and the ball runs away to the fence in no time.

Kuldeep Yadav to Tom Hartley, No run.

Tom HartleyÂ walks in with EnglandÂ in a spot of real bother.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, ! LBW! Another Five Wicker Haul for Kuldeep YadavÂ as he hits Ben StokesÂ on the pads! The Umpire says OUT and EnglandÂ take the review.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, Floats it up, outside the off stump. Ben StokesÂ covers the line of the stumps and lets the ball go through.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, Starts off short outside the off stump. Ben StokesÂ gets back in the crease and knocks it off.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Beats the outside edge this time, Ravindra Jadeja. Bowls it up and gets it to turn. Ben FoakesÂ survives and its a wicket maiden for Ravindra Jadeja.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Bowls the arm ball on the off stump and gets it to get into the right-hander. Ben FoakesÂ covers the line of the stumps and flicks it off to square leg.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, Floats one up on the off stump and Ben FoakesÂ offers a front foot defence.

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben Foakes, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, ! LBW! A huge appeal for LBW and the finger goes up. Joe RootÂ has a long chat with Ben StokesÂ and takes the review just in time. Ravindra JadejaÂ fired this one in on a length around middle and leg and this one slides right on. Root looks to block off the front foot but is beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the pads. Nothing on UltraEdge. Ball Tracking comes up with three reds and IndiaÂ pick up a couple of quick wickets.

Ben FoakesÂ is the new batter in.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, A bit fuller on off and this one grips and turns away sharply, Joe RootÂ looks to block but is beaten past the outside edge.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Stokes, Flighted ball outside the off stump line. Ben StokesÂ offers a front foot defence.

Skipper, Ben StokesÂ walks out to bat now.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, ! CAUGHT BEHIND! Kuldeep YadavÂ gets his man and Jonny BairstowÂ takes a review!

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, 2 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, ! Jonny BairstowÂ makes his intentions clear and goes past 6000 runs in Test Cricket. Kuldeep YadavÂ tosses it up again outside the off stump and Jonny BairstowÂ launches a slog sweep taking the ball high and long over the deep mid-wicket fence for another maximum.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Floats one on the off stump line. Joe RootÂ taps it down off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Four!

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, ! Straight in and straight out! Jonny BairstowÂ gets a life! Kuldeep YadavÂ tosses the ball up on the off stump, fuller and Jonny BairstowÂ strokes it hard back to Kuldeep YadavÂ on the follow through and he fumbles it down.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Pitches the ball up on the off stump. Joe RootÂ offers a front foot defence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Holds the length back outside the off stump line. Jonny BairstowÂ gets back and cuts the ball to the right of point and sets a chase for Ravindra JadejaÂ for 3 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, ! Tossed up and Jonny BairstowÂ goes hard and flat! Kuldeep YadavÂ floats one outside the off stump and Jonny BairstowÂ launches it over the head of Kuldeep YadavÂ and gets the ball to go all the way for a maximum.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Drops it just short on the leg stump line. Joe RootÂ stays back and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.

DRINKS! EnglandÂ are 152/3 after the first hour of the Second Session as the Umpires take Drinks. It's the pair of Joe RootÂ and Jonny BairstowÂ at the crease, stitching up a partnership. IndiaÂ has picked up the big wicket of Zak CrawleyÂ in this hour of play and is eager for more. Let's see what happens after the break.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, ! Miscued but Jonny BairstowÂ gets away with it.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, Nice and full around off, gripping a bit, Jonny BairstowÂ edges it down with soft hands and towards the gully region.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Fuller in length and trying to attack the pads, Joe RootÂ does well to get his hands in front of the pads and tucks it short leg.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Biowled quicker and on middle, quite full as well, Joe RootÂ blocks it off the outside edge of the bat and onto the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Tossed up a bit more and bowled slow again, tempting the batter but the ball dips on middle and Jonny BairstowÂ does well to just block it off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Bowled flatter but slower and outside off stump, Jonny BairstowÂ strides across and blocks it right down the track.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Nice and full but on the pads and Joe RootÂ is able to flick it away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Floated up on the stumps, Joe RootÂ stays watchful in defense.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Well played in the end.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, On the shorter side and over middle stump, Jonny BairstowÂ goes on the back foot and tucks it away in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Pushed through a bit flatter and around off stump, Joe RootÂ gets a stride across and blocks it towards point.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Just drags the length back a bit and bowls it at the stumps again, Joe RootÂ stays put and blocks it off.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Full and straight at the stumps, Joe RootÂ defends it nicely off the front foot.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Full again and drifted into middle and leg, Joe RootÂ tentatively blocks it out.

Ravindra Jadeja to Jonny Bairstow, 1 run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, Bowled quite full and on off stump, Joe RootÂ gets on the front foot and pushes it away to deep cover for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Holds it back a touch and bowls it on a length on leg stump, Jonny BairstowÂ looks to come forward but adjusts well and works it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, ! Nicely done! Quicker one on the pads, Jonny BairstowÂ goes on the back foot and flicks it down to fine leg for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Flights it up on the pads, Jonny BairstowÂ flicks it in front of short leg and picks up a couple of runs to get off the mark in his 100th Test match. That will certainly ease the nerves a bit.

Kuldeep Yadav to Jonny Bairstow, Pushed through quicker and flatter on off and middle, Jonny BairstowÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Jonny BairstowÂ walks out to bat for EnglandÂ on his 100th Test Match.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, ! TIMBER! A gem of a delivery from Kuldeep Yadav, Shane Warne-esque and Zak CrawleyÂ misses out on the three-figure mark yet again. After a barrage of flatter deliveries, Kuldeep tosses this one up and gives it a fair rip as well. Crawley is drawn forward but the ball dips on him and he gets beaten in the flight. The ball then turns back in a long way and crashes into the stumps. Solid knock from Crawley but he will be disappointed and the Indians are delig

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Tossed up around off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ doesn't quite come fully forward and blocks it solidly down the pitch.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, A bit fuller and outside off, Joe RootÂ leans ahead and pushes it towards cover.

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, No run.

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak Crawley, ! But can you even call it that? Maybe for Ravindra JadejaÂ that was actually catchable. Fired in full and on off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ looks to thump it over the bowler's head but doesn't quite get under it. Jadeja sticks out a left hand over his head and the ball bursts through to long off for a single. Jadeja will be disappointed with that.

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak Crawley, Ravindra JadejaÂ comes into the attack now and starts from around the stumps. Bowls it stump-to-stump and Zak CrawleyÂ blocks it on the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, ! A real drag-down and Joe RootÂ doesn't miss out on a freebie. This is bowled well short over middle and even though the ball stays a bit low, Root is able to sit down and pull it away with force into the square leg fence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Quite full again and outside off, Joe RootÂ yet again goes on the back foot and dabs it down wide of first slip.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, A bit fuller on off stump and turning back in, Joe RootÂ opts to play it off the back foot and nudges it towards short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Drops it short and outside off, staying down a touch as well, Zak CrawleyÂ backs away and taps it past covers for a single. Good hustle from Devdutt PadikkalÂ to keep it down to a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Edged away! Nicely flighted on off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ leans on and plays it with soft hands and edges it down through short third for a couple of runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Back-to-back maidens for India! Spears in a yorker now around off and angles it in, Joe RootÂ is ready for it and jams it out well.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Goes back to bowling it on a good length and at the stumps, Joe RootÂ stays solid in defense.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, A bit indecisive from Joe Root. This is banged in short and outside off, the ball climbs up a bit and Root just pulls it down in front of the man at deepish square leg.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Hard length again, over the top of middle, Joe RootÂ gets across a touch and uses his wrists to tuck it to the leg side.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Similar length and a lot straighter this time, Joe RootÂ hops back again to block it to the leg side.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Hard length over the top of off and angling back in, Joe RootÂ holds the front foot back a bit on the trigger movement and blocks it back onto the pitch.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Oh, that could have been catastrophic for Zak Crawley. Flatter trajectory but still quite full and turning back in from off stump, Crawley goes on the back foot to cut and gets an inside edge back onto the pads.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Tossed up on off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ gets on the front foot and blocks it out.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Back of a length and over off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ presses back and drops it with soft hands in front of covers for a quick single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Good length around the top of off and angling back in, Zak CrawleyÂ hops back and plays it back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Good length on middle and angling in, Zak CrawleyÂ tucks it just behind square leg.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Four!

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, A big appeal from the keeper behind the stumps for a caught behind but the umpire says no. This time, Sarfaraz KhanÂ isn't interested but Dhruv JurelÂ is and Jasprit BumrahÂ pulls out of the appeal as well.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, A dot to end the over!

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Full on middle and leg, Zak CrawleyÂ leans ahead and pushes it down to long on for one more.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, On a nagging length and outside off, Zak CrawleyÂ gets a big stride in and manages to block it off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Flatter and a tad bit short on middle and leg, Joe RootÂ has the time to rock back and flicks it past square leg for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Pretty full around off and turning back in sharply, Joe RootÂ opts to go on the back foot and flicks it straight into Sarfaraz KhanÂ at short leg on the bounce.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Good length outside off and going straight on, Zak CrawleyÂ leaves it alone.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, TWO BYES! Dhruv JurelÂ gets an important glove on that one.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Length ball on off and slanting back in, Joe RootÂ leans on, gets inside the line a bit and flicks it to deep backward square leg for one.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Nice and full again around off, this time Joe RootÂ gets on the front foot early and punches it away to covers.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Top delivery from Bumrah!

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Hard length well wide of the off stump and left alone by Joe Root.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, ! Overpithced and punished! This is bowled really full around off and Zak CrawleyÂ gets on the front foot before hammering it through extra cover for a boundary.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Tossed up again on middle and dropping on the batter, Zak CrawleyÂ squeezes it out on the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Tossed up on middle and leg, Zak CrawleyÂ leans ahead and solidly blocks it off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Fuller in length around leg stump and skidding on, Zak CrawleyÂ looks for the hard sweep but misses and gets hit on the pads. Half an appeal for LBW from the keeper but no one else is much interested.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Bowled flatter and a bit slower on off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ blocks it off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Way too full and on the pads, a low full toss in fact and Zak CrawleyÂ clips it away in front of deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Just short! Pitches it up on off stump, getting it to nip away a bit, Joe RootÂ looks to flick it away but gets a leading edge that lands in front of Ravindra JadejaÂ at point.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, ! Wrong line from Jasprit BumrahÂ and Joe RootÂ picks up a second boundary of the over.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Goes wider on the crease and pitches it up outside off, looking to swing it back in, Joe RootÂ stays solid in defense.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Good length on the fifth stump line and sliding on well, Joe RootÂ presses across and steers the ball towards gully.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Short of a length and in the channel around off, Joe RootÂ goes back and across before dabbing it back onto the deck.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, ! Beautifully played! A touch fuller on middle, gets the inswinger going and tries to attack the pads but Joe RootÂ does well to flick it away past square leg and the ball rolls away into the fence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Nice and full again on middle, turning back in as well, Zak CrawleyÂ gets forward well and blocks it down the pitch.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, On the money as this is bowled a tad full and on middle, Zak CrawleyÂ blocks it solidly off the front foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Just drags the length back a bit and bowls it around off, Zak CrawleyÂ goes on the back foot and forces it away through covers for a couple of runs.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, That is a beauty! Tosses this one up and throws it a bit wider of the off stump, Joe RootÂ strides across to drive but it is the googly and the ball turns back in to go between the bat and stumps.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Bowled flatter on middle and leg and staying low, Joe RootÂ uses the depth of the crease and tucks it behind short leg.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Good length on middle and this one holds its line, Zak CrawleyÂ covers the line well and punches it solidly to mid on.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Beaten! A bit wider on the crease and angled in a long way on a good length from middle, Zak CrawleyÂ plays all over it and gets hit on the legs, going down leg though on the angle.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, On a good length and much straighter on the stumps, Zak CrawleyÂ leans ahead a bit and pushes it towards mid on.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Back of a length again and over the stumps, Joe RootÂ tucks it off the back foot in front of square on the leg side and picks up a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe Root, Back of a length and on a tight line around off stump, Joe RootÂ hangs back and dabs it down to the slip cordon.

Jasprit BumrahÂ will bowl the first over after LUNCH!

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, On a length and around leg stump, Zak CrawleyÂ tucks it to the leg side for no run. Top start from Kuldeep YadavÂ after the interval.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Very confident appeal from the keeper and the catcher but the umpire says no. Sarfaraz KhanÂ takes a brilliant catch and wants the review but the keeper remains quiet and hence Rohit SharmaÂ doesn't take the review.

Kuldeep Yadav to Joe Root, Off the mark right away! Slightly short and around off, Joe RootÂ rocks back well and uses his wrists to work it away in front of square leg for a single.

Here we go again! We are back after LUNCH and EnglandÂ starts at 100/2 with Zak CrawleyÂ batting on 61 and with his is Joe RootÂ who has just walked in after LUNCH. Kuldeep YadavÂ will finish his 3 balls left in the over. Let's Play!

... DAY 1, SECOND SESSION ...

For India, the first session yielded mixed fortunes as their fast bowlers launched a relentless assault on the English batting lineup. Despite their accuracy and probing lines, luck eluded the Indian camp, with edges finding sanctuary in no man's land, allowing the English openers to survive the early onslaught. Yet, buoyed by Kuldeep Yadav's breakthroughs, India retreated to the sanctity of the dressing room with heads held high, brimming with determination to regroup and mount a spirited fight

The stageÂ set for a battle of epic proportions as England's openers took guard against the probing deliveries of the Indian fast bowlers. Despite an initial onslaught from the Indian pacers, Ben DuckettÂ fell victim to the crafty spin of Kuldeep Yadav, followed by the departure of Ollie Pope, whose wicket fell just moments before the lunch interval, courtesy of a sublime delivery from the Indian bowlers. However, amidst the ebb and flow of the contest, one man stood tall amidst the ruins, his b

SESSION SUMMARY- 25.3 Overs, 100 Runs, 2 Wickets. With that late wicket of Ollie Pope,Â the umpires signal the end of the enthralling first session on Day 1 with the unmistakable call for LUNCH. The stage is set, the battle lines drawn, as England, after winning the toss and opting to bat first, have notched up a commendable total of 100 runs for the loss of two wickets, setting the tone for what promises to be a riveting encounter.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, ! STUMPED! A sensational piece of bowling and the keeper called it beforehand as well. Kuldeep YadavÂ bowls this one flat and outside off stump and drags the length back quite a fair bit. Ollie PopeÂ comes a long way down the track looking to flick it leg side but the ball goes the other way and ends up walking past it. The keeper, Dhruv JurelÂ who called it before this ball that the batter will come forward, gets his wish and whips off the bails. EnglandÂ l

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Flighted and around middle, Ollie PopeÂ lunges forward and flicks it late and behind short leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Nice and full around off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ leans on and strokes it past covers for a single. There is a cheer from the crowd as the 100 comes up for England.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, No single there! Dropped short again and around off, Ollie PopeÂ backs away to cut but Ravindra JadejaÂ at point makes a sharp stop to his favored left side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Ashwin goes back to around the stumps and drops it short around leg stump, Zak CrawleyÂ tucks it off the back foot to deep mid-wicket for one.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, ! Wow, that is some shot from Zak Crawley. Tossed-up delivery on the stumps, Crawley comes down the pitch and gets to the pitch of the ball before whacking it straight back over the bowler's head for a huge maximum.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Looked like the carrom ball from Ashwin, bowled a bit quicker on off and going away, Zak CrawleyÂ watchfully blocks it on the off side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Tossed up quite full and on middle, Ollie PopeÂ comes down the pitch and flicks it away well in front of deep mid-wicket but just for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Fuller in length and angled into the leg stump from over the wicket, easily clipped away through mid-wicket for a single by Zak Crawley.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Nicely tossed up again on the stumps, Ollie PopeÂ uses his feet well and hits it straight to mid on.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, 1 run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, ! Zak CrawleyÂ brings up another half-century with a lovely shot! Tossed up pretty full and on off stump, Crawley gets on the front foot and plays the straight drive to find the fence. This has been a good knock but can Crawley convert it into a big one now?

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Four!

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Good work in the deep from Devdutt Padikkal. Nice and full on the pads, Ollie PopeÂ flicks it away in front of square leg and Padikkal manages to flick it back in. Mohammed SirajÂ makes the support runs and dives in as well to flick the ball back to Padikkal, don't know why but the batters get three runs.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, 1 run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Uh, oh! That could have been catastrophic for England. Dropped short and over off stump, Ollie PopeÂ looks to force it off the back foot but Yashasvi JaiswalÂ scampers to his left at covers and makes a good stop. The batters hesitate a bit while going for the single and thankfully for them, Jaiswal isn't able to get a throw in.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, On a length and on the stumps, Ollie PopeÂ blocks it from the crease.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, ! That is a class shot from Zak Crawley.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Nice and full around leg stump, seemed to be the regular leg-break this time and Zak CrawleyÂ is beaten while attempting the sweep. The ball thuds into the pads and there's a stifled appeal for LBW again and it is turned down again. Probably pitching outside leg stump.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Even fuller around off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ gets on the front foot and digs the ball out to the man at covers.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, A bit fuller now on off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ gets on the front foot and defends it with a straight bat.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, That was a very prolonged appeal from Kuldeep YadavÂ for LBW but the umpire says no. Rohit SharmaÂ does eventually take the review though. Bowled flatter again by Kuldeep and around middle, it was the googly that seemed to be turning in. Zak CrawleyÂ is well forward, looking to block but gets beaten all ends up and wears it on the pads. There is nothing on UltraEdge as the ball beats the inside edge and Ball Tracking shows that the ball was missing the stumps

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Nagging length, turning in from middle and leg, Ollie PopeÂ goes on the back foot and tucks it away past a diving Shubman GillÂ at mid-wicket for a run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Quicker and flatter on middle and leg, Ollie PopeÂ comes forward and bit and knocks it down to long on for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Just pulls the length back a touch and bowls it on leg stump, Ollie PopeÂ gets his hands out in front of the pads and makes the block.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Flighted, a bit slower and on off and middle, Ollie PopeÂ stays solid in defense.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Tossed up full and on middle, Zak CrawleyÂ clips it away to deep mid-wicket and rotates the strike.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Full and on leg stump, Ollie PopeÂ takes the front leg out and flicks it away through mid-wicket for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Flatter and on leg stump, tucked away from the crease to deep square leg for a run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Short ball on leg stump and it is the googly that turns back into the right-hander, Ollie PopeÂ rocks back to pull but miscues it to backward square leg.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, No run.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Beauty! Slows it up ever so slightly and gets the ball to angle across on a fuller length around off, Ollie PopeÂ leans ahead to defend but doesn't get to the pitch of the ball and is beaten past the outside edge.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, Pushed through a bit fuller and quicker outside off, Ollie PopeÂ looks to stride across again but has to adjust and just push it out on the off side.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ollie Pope, A bit flatter and on a length outside off, Ollie PopeÂ gets a good stride across and blocks it off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ollie Pope, Not too far away from Sarfaraz KhanÂ and that could have been taken as well. Nice and full on the legs, Ollie PopeÂ flicks it uppishly and the ball goes quickly to the right of Khan at short leg and he sticks out a right hand but can't get to the ball and the batters get one.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Streaky from Crawley! Floats this one full and on leg stump, Zak CrawleyÂ goes for the sweep but gets it off the gloves and the ball loops over the keeper's head for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, A change-up from Ravichandran AshwinÂ as this is bowled quicker on middle and this one goes away from the right-hander, Zak CrawleyÂ does well to keep it out.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Tossed up a bit on leg stump, Zak CrawleyÂ nudges it past short leg.

Ollie PopeÂ walks out as England's number 3 batter.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Duckett, ! CAUGHT! A stunning catch from Shubman GillÂ and Kuldeep YadavÂ ends his first over with a wicket.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Duckett, Much better from Kuldeep!

Kuldeep Yadav to Ben Duckett, ! Top spot! Flatter again from Kuldeep, not really looking to spin the ball and this is bowled on middle and leg. Ben DuckettÂ stays leg side of the ball and punches it straight back off the back foot and the ball races away to the fence.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Flatter again and on the stumps, Zak CrawleyÂ rocks back and makes room before pushing it away in front of covers for a quick single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, Bowled quicker and flatter around off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ keeps it out off the back foot.

Kuldeep Yadav to Zak Crawley, ! A bit sloppy from Ravichandran AshwinÂ and Kuldeep YadavÂ gets treated to a boundary first up. Starts fro,m over the wicket and floats it on a nagging length outside off, Zak CrawleyÂ opts to play it off the back foot and taps it to the right of backward point where Ashwin is slow to dive in and the ball rolls away to the fence.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, Slightly uppish but safe! Ravichandran AshwinÂ sees Zak CrawleyÂ coming down the track and slows it up, tossing it on the legs, Crawley manages to flick it away past square leg and hustles through for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Zak Crawley, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Slightly loose from Ben DuckettÂ but he gets away with it.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Tossed up around off stump, Ben DuckettÂ leans forward and blicks it to the off side.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Nagging length this time and attacking the stumps, Ben DuckettÂ goes back and across before whipping it to mid on.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Nicely floated up on off stump, Ben DuckettÂ plays it late and punches it away to covers.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Goes a bit wider on the crease now and drags the length back as well angling it into the body, Zak CrawleyÂ looks to play but is beaten and gets hit high on the thigh pad.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Perfect length in the channel outside off, this one straightens after pitching as well, Zak CrawleyÂ plays inside the line as the ball zips past the outside edge.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Fuller in length on leg stump and shaping back in, Ben DuckettÂ gets tucked up a bit while looking to flick and gets an inside edge off the pads behind square leg for a run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Slightly full on off and slanted across the left-hander, Ben DuckettÂ stays put and taps it with soft hands onto the off side.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Goes full now and pitches it up on off stump, Ben DuckettÂ clears the front leg and looks to go big but miscues it straight to mid on.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Shorter and angled in from middle, Zak CrawleyÂ flicks it off the hips and towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Well fielded! Fractionally short and floated up on off and middle, Ben DuckettÂ looks to back away and smash it through covers but Shubman GillÂ dives to his left and makes a good stop.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, No run.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Enticing the batter now with a nice tossed-up delivery outside off, Ben DuckettÂ looks for the expansive drive but hits it straight to covers.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Bowled a tad short and on off stump, this is forced off the back foot to mid off.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, ! Cheeky from Ben DuckettÂ and the 50 comes up for England. Floated up a bit fuller, Duckett gets inside the line and laps it over the vacant leg slip region and the ball rolls into the fine leg fence.

Ravichandran AshwinÂ gets the ball in hand on his 100th Test Match for India.

Ravichandran Ashwin to Ben Duckett, Starts from around the stumps and bowls it flatter and angles it into the body of the batter, Ben DuckettÂ goes on the back foot and pushes it in front of short leg.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, A maiden right after the drinks break! Mohammed SirajÂ runs in and digs it in well short outside off, Zak CrawleyÂ looks to fetch and pull but gets it off the inside edge and straight back into the rib cage, letting out a bit of a grunt as well. Ouch!

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Bowls it a bit wider now and fuller too, looking to swing it back in, Zak CrawleyÂ yet again plays inside the line and lets it through to the keeper.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Pitched up around off stump, Zak CrawleyÂ gets on the front foot and times the straight drive sweetly but straight to mid off.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Hard length around the top of off and angling back in, Zak CrawleyÂ plays it with soft hands and right under his eyes into covers.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Good line! A bit fuller and tight around off stump, going straight on and Zak CrawleyÂ plays well inside the line and rightly so too.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Just drags the length back a touch and angles it in from around off and gets it to leave the batter, Zak CrawleyÂ stays back and plays inside the line of the ball.

Drinks break! A fascinating first hour of play on Day 1 and somehow, the English openers have survived the new ball. Jasprit BumrahÂ and Mohammed SirajÂ bowled pretty well for the first 8-10 overs and Bumrah in particular bowled a couple of magical deliveries but couldn't find the breakthrough. Zak CrawleyÂ has looked good and even though Ben DuckettÂ has looked tentative, he has managed to stay on the crease and England will now look to consolidate with spin, in all likeliness, ruling the roost

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Ben FoakesÂ takes the front foot out and blocks it off well.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Four!

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Holds the length back on top of the middle stump. Ben DuckettÂ stays on the crease and flicks the ball to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Bowls an inswinger, pitched up on the stumps. Zak CrawleyÂ gets a hit on the pads and all the players go up for a huge appeal. The Umpire says NO and IndiaÂ take the review.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, ! Zak CrawleyÂ plays the cover drive once again and gets four runs for it. Mohammed SirajÂ pitches the ball on the length outside the off stump and Zak CrawleyÂ plays it on the up, beating covers and mid off and the ball runs away to the boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Swings one away from the length outside the off stump. Zak CrawleyÂ takes the front foot out and blocks it off, getting an outside edge falling short of Devdutt PadikkalÂ to his right as he makes a good stop to the ball and keeps it to a single.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Another great delivery from Jasprit Bumrah, swings the ball away after pitching it up on the off stump. Ben DuckettÂ takes the front foot out and looks to block it but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Hits the length once again outside the off stump line and Ben DuckettÂ offers the front foot defence.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, 1 run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Pitches the ball up on the off stump line. Zak CrawleyÂ takes the front foot out and blocks it off well.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Hits the length on top of the off stump from around the wicket. Ben DuckettÂ drops the ball between covers and point and runs a quick single.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, ! Another drive that fetches him another boundary. Zak CrawleyÂ plays it on the up, beautifully, beating mid off to his left and the ball runs away to the fence along the ground. Mohammed SirajÂ does nothing wrong with the ball but a beautiful cover drive gets EnglandÂ another boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Bowls an inswinger fuller on the stumps. Ben DuckettÂ walks in and flicks the ball to deep fine leg and gets a single.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Pitches the ball up on top of the off stump line. Ben DuckettÂ takes the front foot out and taps it down to mid on.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Hits the length on top of the stumps. Zak CrawleyÂ blocks it off back to the bowler.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, 2 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, ! That is glorious! Shot of the morning so far from the English batters. Zak CrawleyÂ creams this one through point. Jasprit BumrahÂ pitches the ball outside the off stump with a hint of swing and Zak CrawleyÂ gets on top of the bounce and swings his hands to slice the ball into the point gap for a beautiful boundary.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Wild swing from Ben Duckett! Gets beaten by an outswinger from Mohammed SirajÂ outside the off stump to end the over.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Swings one in from a fuller length on the leg stump. Ben DuckettÂ flicks the ball a bit in the air that falls short of Shubman GillÂ at mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Hits the length hard on top of the off stump. Ben DuckettÂ blocks it off well from the crease.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Holds the length back outside the off stump line and Ben DuckettÂ strokes it down to the right of point and gets a couple.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Four!

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Keeps bowling the length ball and gets it to move away outside the off stump. Zak CrawleyÂ lets the ball go.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Hits the deck hard outside the off stump line. Zak CrawleyÂ takes the foot out and lets the ball go through.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Hits the length on top of the off stump again. Ben DuckettÂ stays back and tucks it down to end the over.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Hodls the length back on the off stump line from over the wicket. Ben DuckettÂ flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Hits the length hard on the middle stump line. Ben DuckettÂ stays on the crease and blocks it down to mid on.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Four!

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, Swings one in, fuller on the stumps. Ben DuckettÂ plays an on drive straight to mid on.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Swings one away from the deck outside the off stump. Zak CrawleyÂ lets the ball go through.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, 3 runs.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, 1 run.

Mohammed Siraj to Ben Duckett, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, Leg bye.

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben Duckett, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Superb come back from Mohammed Siraj! Beats the outside edge of Zak Crawley's bat by pitching it on the good length just outside the off stump.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Four!

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, Hits the length outside off, gets a hint of away movement. Zak CrawleyÂ is happy to see this through.

Mohammed Siraj to Zak Crawley, No run.

Mohammed SirajÂ to share the new ball with Jasprit Bumrah.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Bowls a good inswinger, fuller on the stumps, and Zak CrawleyÂ plays a beautiful flick to the left of fine leg and the batters run 3 runs. Ends the first over of the Test match.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Bowls outside the off stump once again. Not much of a carry till now back to Dhruv Jurel. Zak CrawleyÂ is happy to let it go.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, No run.

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak Crawley, Starts off strong, hits the deck hard on the off stump line and gets it to move away from the right-hander. Zak CrawleyÂ watches it carefully and lets it go through.

We are almost ready to go! The Indian team is already out in the middle and Ravichandran AshwinÂ gets a guard of honor from his teammates as he takes the field. The umpires are also out in the middle and the Indian players now take their places on the field. Zak CrawleyÂ and Ben DuckettÂ will open the innings for England. Jasprit BumrahÂ has the new ball in hand and is raring to go. Three slips and a gully in place. Let's go...

The live visuals from the ground show Ravichandran AshwinÂ being felicitated in front of the whole team and his family as coach Rahul Dravid speaks a few words and hands over that 100th Test cap. A few minutes earlier, we also saw Jonny BairstowÂ being felicitated by the England coaching staff with the team in a huddle and his family present as well. A memorable occasion for both players who will be itching to do well in this milestone Test. Stick around as the first ball isn't far away now.

Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India says that they would have batted as well on this wicket. Adds that any Test match for the country is always a very important match and they will look to play well and finish the series on a high. Says that the wicket looks really good and hard and they expect some good bounce which they have not seen much in the series. Talks about Ashwinâs 100th Test Match and says that he is a champion bowler and they will expect him to come out and give his best as always.

Ben Stokes, the captain of England,Â says that they will bat first and the overhead conditions and everything looks good. Adds that the experiences a few players have had as individuals is something to keep and eye on and would want to end with a win. Mentions that it is about pride when you play for the country and goes on to appreciate the commitment and desire to play that Jonny Bairstow has displayed to play his 100th Test. Informs that they have one change with Mark Wood coming in for Ollie

India (Playing XI) - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal (In for Rajat Patidar), Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah (In for Akash Deep).

England (Playing XI) - Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (C), Ben Foakes (WK), Tom Hartley, Mark Wood (In place of Ollie Robinson), James Anderson, Shoaib Bashir.

EnglandÂ have won the TossÂ and elected to BAT first.