India vs England Highlights 5th Test Day 1: Rishabh Pant's magnificent century powers IND to 338/7 at Edgbaston
IND vs ENG 5th Test Highlights Day 1: Rishabh Pant hit his fifth Test century off just 89 deliveries to lead India's turnaround in the rescheduled fifth Test in Birmingham. Pant broke MS Dhoni's record for the fastest century by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. India reached 338/7 at stumps on Day 1. Virat Kohli, Hanuma Vihari and Shreyas Iyer fell in quick succession in the second session, leaving India reeling at 98 for five. Pant then teamed up with Ravindra Jadeja as the two left-handed players helped India recover from blows and cross the 300-run mark. The two put on a double century stand, helping India gain firm control at Edgbaston. Earlier, India were 53/2 at lunch, which was taken early due to an expected drizzle. Shubman Gill fell early to James Anderson after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to field. The veteran seamer struck again to remove Cheteshwar Pujara, who nicked it to Zak Crawley in the slips. Kohli joined Vihari before rain halted the opening session. Led by Jasprit Bumrah, India went with Pujara at the top alongside young Gill, while Shardul Thakur made it to the eleven in place of off-spinner Ashwin. Anderson replaced Jamie Overton in the England team. ...Read More
India vs England Live Score: Tidy from James Anderson
LBW appeal... but it's perhaps the height that saves Jadeja. Looked like it was pitching outside the leg stump too. Anderson walked back quickly after the appeal.
On the next delivery, Jadeja nudges it gently to the cover for a single. Just one off the over.
IND 109-5
India vs England 5th Test Live: James Anderson bowls from other end
Anderson continues from the other end. England are hungry for wickets at the moment. While Anderson removed both Indian openers, Potts scythed through the middle order by removing Vihari and Kohli after the rain break. Anderson removed Shreyas to add a third wicket under his belt. Onus on Jadeja and Pant to resurrect the innings.
IND 109-5
India vs England 5th Test: Ravindra Jadeja survives
Brilliant from Root!!! An absolute jaffa from Broad that took Jadeja's outside edge. But replays showed the ball touched the ground with Root's fingers not completely underneath it. The soft signal was not out too. Jadeja survives!!!
IND 108-5
India vs England 5th Test Live Score: LBW appeal
Broad comes round the wicket against the two left-handers. He hits Jadeja on the thigh pad and it's a half-hearted LBW appeal, height being the main reason behind it.
IND 107-5
India vs England Live Score: FOUR!
Not Pant but it's Jadeja who gets into the act against Leach. Jadeja charges down the track and whacks it over the mid-on fielder who was inside the circle. Four runs!
IND 105-5
India vs England 5th Test: Ravindra Jadeja joins Rishabh Pant
Shreyas looked to glance Anderson's delivery but was caught by surprise, perhaps because of the extra bounce and pace. Billings takes an excellent catch behind the sticks.
Much to everyone's surprise, Jack Leach comes into the attack. Meanwhile, Jadeja has joined Pant in the middle.
IND 98-5
India vs England 5th Test: WICKET!
Anderson strikes again to remove Shreyas! A faint tickle and Billings makes no mistake behind the stumps.
IND 98-5
India vs England 5th Test: FOUR!
Trademark Pant stroke! He dances down and drills it straight down the ground against Anderson. He won't shy away from taking risks, even when he is up against the cherry.
IND 98-4
IND vs ENG Live Score: FOUR!
Pure timing! Potts bowls it a bit outside off and Shreyas crunches it through the covers.
IND 93-4
India vs England 5th Test: Shreyas Iyer joins Rishabh Pant
Pant hits it with authority towards long-on for three runs. Shreyas has joined Pant as both batters look to help the team recover from two quick blows. Will be interesting to see their batting approach. While Pant is expected to play the Pant way, it remains to be seen whether Shreyas plays the second fiddle.
IND 89-4
