England won by 28 runs

England won by 28 runs
England vs India - Test 1, Day 4 
Series Status: England leads 1-0  
England won by 28 runs
Overview:
England secured a hard-fought victory against India on the fourth day of the first Test match. India, chasing a target of 231 runs, fell short by 28 runs despite some resilient batting efforts.England won by 28 runs

Scorecard:

- England 1st Innings: 202 (10 wickets, 69.2 overs)  
  - Fall of wickets: 42/2, 95/4, 119/6
- India 1st Innings:246  
-England 2nd Innings: 436  
- India 2nd Innings: 202 (10 wickets, 69.2 overs)  
  - Fall of wickets: 42/1, 63/3, 107/5, 119/7  

Top Performers:

- Batting:Rohit Sharma led the Indian innings with a gritty 65 runs. He was supported by KL Rahul's 22 and S. Bharat's 28.
- Bowling: Tom Hartley starred for England with a remarkable 7-wicket haul, while Joe Root provided crucial support with 1 wicket.

Key Moments:

- Tom Hartley's sensational bowling performance rattled the Indian batting lineup, securing seven crucial wickets.
- England's batting resilience in their second innings, led by a strong performance from the middle order, helped set a challenging target for India.
- India's batting struggled to build substantial partnerships, ultimately falling short of the target despite some individual contributions.

Commentary:

- Rohit Sharma's determined innings provided hope for India, but they struggled to maintain momentum against England's disciplined bowling attack.
- Tom Hartley's spell proved to be the turning point of the match, dismantling the Indian batting order with precision and skill.
- England's victory sets the tone for the series, putting them ahead with a 1-0 lead and showcasing their strength in both batting and bowling departments.

Next Match: The two teams will meet again for the second Test match, eager to bounce back or extend their lead in the series.

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