In Leeds, after 18 months, the first test match is being played between India and England. In this match, England won the toss and decided to bowl first. This match is being played at Headingley ground, where the team bowling first can have an advantage.
Starting position of the match
Play time: First session of the day
Current score: India scored 15 runs without losing a wicket in 4.5 overs
Players: Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul are unbeaten
Weather: Warm and stable, temperature likely to reach 29°C
India team and players
Sudharsan’s Test debut: India’s young batsman B Sai Sudharsan is playing a Test match for the first time. He has represented India by making his Test debut.
Karun Nair’s return: Included in India’s new Test team after eight years.
Pitch and strategy: India’s batting is going to be completely testing, but in bowling, India is competing with four seamers, including captain Shubman Gill, who said that batting will be easy in the beginning.
England’s decision and strategy
Won the toss and opted to bowl: Captain Ben Stokes decided to bowl fast as the bowling team has won the last 6 Tests.
Game strategy: England’s aim is to make good use of the early time and take wickets. Stokes has stated that this series will be full of ‘bad decisions’ and ‘turmoil’, in which players will have to make quick decisions.
Interesting facts and other information
Captain’s take: Shubman Gill said he believes the pitch will become a good batting one after the first session of the match.
Aesthetics and environment: The match marks the start of the special occasion, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.
Weather influence: The weather here is hot and humid, which favours batting.
This first test match is an exciting contest between India and England, in which the players of both teams have come on the field with their own strategies. India’s young team and England’s fast bowling attack are fully prepared to make this match exciting. Keep an eye on this website for the latest news and live updates.
