5th Test, Day 1 Live: Returning Bumrah Looks To Strike Early In Dharamsala

IND vs ENG Live: India eye wickets

India bowlers are desperately looking to break the strong partnership between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo scores two runs. Good batting from the duo as England are in a comfortable position. 

ENG 37/0 (11 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: 8 runs off the over

England openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett finally get a big over as they smash eight runs in the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah. The over also includes a brilliant boundary from Crawley. England are slowly gaining the momentum with this strong partnership. 

ENG 30/0 (9 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: FOUR

FOUR!!! Zak Crawley hits a brilliant boundary off Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery. Crawley makes a good use of Bumrah’s pace as he just play a defensive shot, which goes wide of the gully and races across the boundary line for a four. A good over from Bumrah, despite leaking a boundary. 

ENG 20/0 (7 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Good over from Siraj

Mohammed Siraj bowls an excellent over and troubles the England openers with his magnificent pace. In his previous over, he concedes only one run as India now desperately aim for their first wicket. The duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett is taking it’s time and steadily taking England ahead in the game. 

ENG 9/0 (4 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: England off to steady start

England are off to a steady start against India on Day 1 of the fifth Test. In the first over of Jasprit Bumrah, the duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett score three runs. In the second over by Mohammed Siraj, Crawley hits a boundary. The duo is analyzing the pitch and carefully moving ahead in the game. 

ENG 7/0 (2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: We are underway

The fifth and final Test of the five-match series between India and England begins. For England, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have started the proceedings. The duo eyes a strong partnership, in order to provide England with a terrific start on Day 1. On the other hand, pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over for India. 

IND vs ENG Live: Patidar out due to injury

“Rajat Patidar got hit on his left ankle during Team India’s practice session on 6th March, 2024. He pulled up sore on the morning of the game and was not available for selection for the 5th Test,” stated the BCCI. 

IND vs ENG Live: England’s Playing XI

England (Playing XI): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes(w), Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir, Mark Wood, James Anderson

IND vs ENG Live: India’s Playing XI

India (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah

IND vs ENG Live: Here’s what Rohit Sharma said at the toss

“We would have batted first as well. We have done really well so far this series and an opportunity to finish on a high. There should be good bounce on this pitch than the games before in this series. Good pitch to bat on and I don’t think it will deteriorate that much. Ash has been a real stalwart of Indian cricket. Such a proud moment for him, his nation and the family. We will be rooting for him to do the magic. Bumrah is back, Akash Deep misses out. Devdutt Padikkal makes his debut as Patidar got injured last evening.”

IND vs ENG Live: Here’s what Ben Stokes said at the toss

“We are going to have a bat. You probably have a bat looking at this pitch. It’s another opportunity to represent our country. Amazing! Jonny is one of our best ever all format players. 100 Test caps shows his commitment. Nice moment a few minutes ago when he got the cap. One change for us. Mark Wood comes in.”

IND vs ENG Live: Toss

England skipper Ben Stokes won the toss and opted to bat against India in the fifth and final Test of the five-match series in Dharamsala. 

IND vs ENG Live: Pitch report

“Pitch looks like an absolute belter. The outfield is excellent and it is a smallish ground as well. Should be a good contest between bat and ball,” reckon Nick Knight and Sanjay Manjrekar.

IND vs ENG Live: Debut for Padikkal

Today’s game is historic by all means as the fans are getting to see two star players receiving their 100th Test cap. On the other hand, another special moment is here as young batter Devdutt Padikkal has also received his debut Test cap for India. He has been handed over the cap by Ravichandran Ashwin. 

IND vs ENG Live: Jonny Bairstow receives his 100th Test cap

As per the latest visuals from Dharamsala, star wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow has received his 100th Test cap. A proud moment for the aggressive batter to represent England in 100 Test matches. Bairstow has received the cap from England’s veteran batter Joe Root. He will now aim to deliver a brilliant performance in today’s match. 

IND vs ENG Live: India aim to end series with a win

India have already clinched the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead. They will now aim to finish the series with yet another victory over England in the fifth and final Test. 

India vs England 5th Test LIVE: Milestone Moment For Ashwin, Bairstow

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Day 1 of the 5th Test between India and England from Dharamsala. It’s a milestone day for India’s Ravichandran Ashwin and England’s Jonny Bairstow both of whom will be playing their 100th Test today. But, only one of them will come out on top!