The first Test of a five-match series between India and England is being played at Nottingham’s Trent Bridge. 78.4 overs can be played on the first day. India bowled England out for 183 in the first innings and then scored 21 runs without losing wickets at the end of the day. The rain on the first day of the match was not disrupted, but the rain on the second day could ruin the game. According to the weather forecast, it will continue to rain continuously after 2pm (England time), meaning that it will not stop at the start of the second day of the match, but after lunch break.
Continuous rains are expected from 2pm to 5pm. The first day of the match was good for India. England won the toss and decided to bat first. After this, the Indian fast bowlers finished England’s first innings cheaply. England captain Joe Root contributed 64 runs.
Jasprit Bumrah took four wickets for India. Mohammad Shami took three wickets while Shardul Thakur took two wickets. One wicket went to Mohammed Siraj’s account. In this way, four fast bowlers took 10 wickets for England. India have entered the game with a combination of four fast bowlers and one spinner. Ravindra Jadeja has been included in the team as spinner all-rounder. Ashwin is not part of the Playing XI. Looking at the pitch, Mohammed Siraj has replaced Ishant Sharma in the squad.