🏏 England secured a remarkable five-wicket victory over India in the first Test of the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy 🏆

 

🏏England  secured a remarkable five-wicket victory over India in the first Test of the 2025 Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley, Leeds, successfully chasing a formidable target of 371 runs. This win marks England's second-highest successful run chase in Test history.

Match Summary:

✅ Venue: Headingley, Leeds

✅ Dates: June 20–24, 2025

✅  Result: England won by 5 wickets

✅ Series Status: England leads 1–0 in the five-match series

Key Performances:

• Ben Duckett: Scored a brilliant 149 runs, forming a 188-run opening partnership with Zak Crawley, setting the foundation for England's chase.
• Joe Root: Remained unbeaten on 53, providing stability in the middle order. Jamie Smith: Finished the match with an aggressive 44*, including two sixes off Ravindra Jadeja to seal the victory.
• India's Batting: Despite five Indian batsmen scoring centuries—a first for a losing side in Test history—the team couldn't defend their total due to a lower-order collapse and missed fielding opportunities.

Captain's Remarks:

Indian captain Shubman Gill expressed disappointment over the missed chances and emphasized the need for better execution in upcoming matches.

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