Reasons Why Hosts India Lost Test Series Opener To England

England defeated India by 28 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series in Hyderabad

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Set a target of 231, India were all out for 202 in 69.2 overs on the fourth day

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India bowled out England for 420 in their second innings riding on Ollie Pope's epic 196.

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With the likes of Mohd Shami and Virat Kohli out of the 1st Test, lack of such quality players did not allow the hosts to have a clear edge in the game.

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With IND batter Shubman Gill continuing his dismal Test form, he managed only a total of 23 runs in the opening Test

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The England Vice-captain batted exceptionally well on Day 3 and took his team 163/5 to 420 in the end with his brilliant 196

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ENG debutant Tom Hartley had a match to remember as his 7/62 helped his side bowl IND out for just 202

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Trailing 1-0 in the series, Rohit Sharma and co. would be looking for redemption in Vishakhapatnam

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Reasons Why Hosts India Lost Test Series Opener To England

England defeated India by 28 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series in Hyderabad

Disappointing Result

Set a target of 231, India were all out for 202 in 69.2 overs on the fourth day

IND Fail To Chase Down 231

India bowled out England for 420 in their second innings riding on Ollie Pope's epic 196.

ENG's Fightback

With the likes of Mohd Shami and Virat Kohli out of the 1st Test, lack of such quality players did not allow the hosts to have a clear edge in the game.

Absentees

With IND batter Shubman Gill continuing his dismal Test form, he managed only a total of 23 runs in the opening Test

Dismal Form With Bat

The England Vice-captain batted exceptionally well on Day 3 and took his team 163/5 to 420 in the end with his brilliant 196

Ollie Pope

ENG debutant Tom Hartley had a match to remember as his 7/62 helped his side bowl IND out for just 202

Tom Hartley

Trailing 1-0 in the series, Rohit Sharma and co. would be looking for redemption in Vishakhapatnam

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