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In the first Test of the five-match series, England secured a 28-run victory over India on Sunday, claiming a 1-0 lead. India, chasing a target of 231, were bowled out for 202 in 69.2 overs on the fourth day.
Debutant spinner Tom Hartley emerged as England’s star bowler in India’s second innings, claiming impressive figures of 7/62. The morning session saw India dismissing England for 420, with Ollie Pope contributing significantly with an innings of 196.
A special spell from Tom Hartley leads England to an extraordinary win in the opening Test against India 👏#WTC25 | 📝 #INDvENG: https://t.co/E53vcqjfHE pic.twitter.com/qoJl3biFfu
— ICC (@ICC) January 28, 2024
The overall scores for the match are as follows:
– England: 246 and 420 all out in 102.1 overs (Ollie Pope 196; Jasprit Bumrah 4/41).
– India: 436 and 202 all out in 69.2 overs (Rohit Sharma 39; Tom Hartley 7/62).
This victory gives England an early advantage in the series, with their bowlers and Ollie Pope’s standout performance playing crucial roles in the outcome of the match.
