England Chase Down 371 to Beat India in First Test

England’s Headingley win over India showed how Test cricket can deliver the gold standard of sporting suspense

Ben Duckett leaves the field after his match-winning 149 (Picture: Getty Images) It was 5.28pm on day five when I knew England were not going to win the first Test against India. Ben Stokes had got out reverse-sweeping, India needed one more wicket and they were into England’s tail. There were still 69 runs required, the new ball was available soon, Jasprit Bumrah plays for India, oh and it was probably going to rain. Almost exactly an hour late…

How dropped catches, lower order collapse undid India's campaign against England in 1st test

Ben Duckett hits 149, as England pull off the second highest chase in their Test history. India drops 7 catches, a record since 2019.

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England captain Ben Stokes praised his side’s approach after they pulled off a remarkable five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley on Tuesday.

Ben Stokes comes out fighting after England beat India in dramatic Test match

England secured a remarkable victory over India at Headingley, successfully chasing 371 runs on the final day to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, with skipper Ben Stokes left delighted

Duckett stars as England stun India

Ben Duckett smashed a superb hundred while Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century as England chased a massive 371-run target at Headingley on Tuesday. Joe Root finished with 53 not out with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith unbeaten on 44 as England complete the record run-chase with five wickets to spare. This was England's second highest chase against India. Krishna, in only his fourth Test, struck twice in quick succession to leave England 206-2 follow…

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Ben Duckett hit the most defining century of his career, exposing an out-of-depth Indian attack as England comfortably chased down a tricky target of 371.