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On that eventful day, India faced a mere setback in the toss, yet emerged victorious in all other aspects. After efficiently dismissing England for 246, they concluded the day having notched up almost half of those runs with only one wicket down. As we delve into the highlights of my report, rest assured that there is more captivating cricket drama awaiting discovery in tomorrow's coverage.

In the realm of Test cricket, the latest innovation materialized intermittently, not always attributed to the team claiming credit. However, the enduring verity of this ancient format resurfaced on the inaugural day of the series: the impact of a batting strategy manifests only when the quality of bowling on both sides is comparable.

Despite a pitch seemingly more affable than recent Indian surfaces, the formidable Indian bowling, bolstered by two of the greatest spinners in cricket history, confined England to a modest 246. As the day drew to a close, India effortlessly erased 119 of those runs, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma capitalizing on an English bowling lineup spearheaded by Jack Leach and two spinners boasting only one Test between them.

It was Jaiswal who set the tone by initiating the innings with a boundary off the very first ball. Subsequently, he welcomed debutant Tom Hartley with a resounding six on the first delivery and went on to secure the first fifty of the series at a pace quicker than a run per ball. The stage is set for an enthralling sequel to this captivating cricket saga, promising more excitement and unraveling narratives.

BUMRAH Puts an End to Stokes' Spectacle

Unraveling the magic of making a 65-over-old ball seam against the angle from around the wicket and precisely hitting the top of the middle is a rare skill. Especially when the adversary is none other than Ben Stokes, who seems to effortlessly connect everything with the sweet spot of his bat. However, that's exactly what Bumrah achieved, concluding England's innings at 246. Notably, this transpired 91 runs after they lost their seventh wicket.

While the 246 all-out score is respectable, it's worth noting that this pitch doesn't possess the malicious character seen in some recent Indian surfaces. This sets the stage for a straightforward equation for India: bat until stumps tomorrow, and the Test match could very well be within their grasp. As the day winds down, there are still twenty-three thrilling overs left to be bowled.

Adding flair to the bowling stats, Ashwin and Jadeja contributed three wickets each, while Bumrah and Axar claimed two apiece. The stage is now set for India to make their mark with the bat and potentially dictate the course of the Test match.