England Beat India by 28 Runs in 1st Test 2024; Tom Hartley Shines on Debut, Ollie Pope's Brilliant 196 Helps Visitors Go 1-0 Up
Earlier, India had bowled England out for 246 in the first innings and later, scoring 436 in the second innings of this contest. This win would be a very memorable one for England as it came under tough circumstances as well as them being behind in the game at one point of time.
England pulled off a memorable 28-run victory over India in the 1st Test 2024. Chasing 231 on a track that assisted spin, debutant Tom Hartley spun England to victory, picking up a seven-wicket haul (7/62) in the fourth innings. This was after he conceded 131 runs in the first innings. India were bowled out for 202 runs in the fourth innings with captain Rohit Sharma being the top-scorer (39 runs). Earlier, England finished their second innings effort on 420 runs with Ollie Pope, the star performer, scoring 196 runs against a high-quality Indian bowling attack. Apart from Hartley, Joe Root and Jack Leach took one wicket each. With this victory, England have produced a dramatic turnaround to beat India and take a 1-0 lead in this five-match series. Ben Stokes Produces Sensational Direct-Hit To Run Out Ravindra Jadeja During IND vs ENG 1st Test 2024 (Watch Video).
IND vs ENG 1st Test 2024 Result
GET IN! 🦁 🏴 This team ❤️
One of our greatest ever wins 🙌
From a 190-run deficit, to victory!
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— England Cricket (@englandcricket) January 28, 2024
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