England secured a commanding victory over India by 28 runs in the first Test, claiming a 1-0 lead in the five-match series held in Hyderabad. Chasing a target of 231, India's batting lineup faltered, with the team getting dismissed for 202 in 69.2 overs on the fourth day of the match. Despite a promising start, India found themselves at 95 for three at tea.
Notably, debutant spinner Tom Hartley emerged as the standout performer for England, capturing an impressive 7 wickets for 62 runs in India's second innings, marking one of the finest performances by an overseas bowler in his debut match in India.
In the morning session, India showcased a formidable bowling display, restricting England to 420 all out in their second innings, with Ollie Pope leading the charge with a remarkable knock of 196 runs.
The brief scores from the match are as follows: England scored 246 and 420 all out in 102.1 overs (with Ollie Pope contributing 196 runs), while India managed 436 and 202 all out in 69.2 overs, with Rohit Sharma top-scoring with 39 runs. Jasprit Bumrah stood out for India with the ball, claiming 4 wickets for 41 runs.
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