New Delhi: England has produced a brilliantly punctuated race to lower a massive target of 371 points and defeat India by five counters during the serial opening headingley test on Tuesday – with 14 letters to lose. The hosts succeeded in the most successful 10th prosecution in the history of the test with clinical execution and unshakable confidence, even on a fifth day field which initially seemed to promote the quieurs of India, especially during morning and afternoon sessions.An 188 -point opening station between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley laid the foundations, destroying more than half of the required races. The development final came in style, while Jamie Smith sealed victory with a knee imposing six in a long time.By reflecting on performance, the captain of England Ben Stokes awarded the relentless intensity of his team and the crucial role of quisors in the lower cleaning of India.“It was our attitude and our commitment, day after day. This is what we focused on. The two teams played quality cricket – an excellent way to start the series,” said Stokes at the post -match press conference.“It was a very good counter for the striker. The way we overthrow the Indian tail was a great reason why we were able to continue this score,” he added.After a morning session without a counter, it was Prasidh Krishna and Shardul Thakur who provided India unexpectedly the breakthroughs in the afternoon. When Jadeja Ravi will rejected Stokes after tea with 69 necessary points, the tension returned briefly.However, Joe Root (53 *) and Jamie Smith (44 *) calmly guided England at home, not allowing India even a glimmer of hope in the last section.With the victory, England takes a 1-0 lead in the five game series. The second test will be played in Edgbaston in Birmingham, from July 2.“We are 1-0, but there are four more games. We are going to celebrate, then move quickly to Birmingham,” said Stokes.
The pursuit began under a covered sky with England with 0/21, always needing 350 races – an intimidating task in any measure. But England has once again proven its prowess in pursuit under the direction of the Brendon ‘Baz’ McCullum coach, won its 12th successful pursuit in 18 attempts during its mandate.It was not the “Bazball” show at high usual risk – it was a more measured and mature version of it. With an execution rate required just under four by more, England has managed the tempo intelligently and has remained in this rate throughout.The competition was also engraved in history books as only the third test where the four rounds crossed the 350 -point mark. India posted 471 and 364, while England responded with 465 and 373/5 – a fascinating five -day battle that is entertained from start to finish.