England Stun India Despite Five Centuries

India faced a setback against England in the first Test match of the current series. The visitors struggled with crucial decisions and aggressive play. England successfully chased a daunting target of 371 runs in the fourth innings, losing only five wickets while maintaining an impressive scoring rate.

Indian bowlers found it challenging to unsettle the English batsmen, resulting in an unfavourable outcome for India. Despite this, Indian players achieved five centuries during the match. KL Rahul, Rishab Pant (twice), Shubhman Gill, and Jaiswal all reached this milestone, yet India still fell short.

Record-Breaking Loss

This match marked a historic moment as India became the first team in Test cricket history to lose despite having five individual centuries. When India set a target of 370 runs for England in the fourth innings, many anticipated a fierce contest between bat and ball.

However, England's batsmen started with great intent and quickly took control of the game. The most concerning aspect of India's defeat was the lack of support from their lower order. In the first innings, India was comfortably positioned at 430 runs for three wickets but collapsed to 471 all out.

Lower Order Concerns

The absence of contributions from India's lower order is proving costly in Test matches. Addressing this issue is crucial if India aims to improve its performance soon. With the first Test lost comprehensively, much depends on the outcome of the second match starting on July 2.

The upcoming game will be pivotal for India's chances in this series. They need to regroup and address their shortcomings to bounce back effectively against England.