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England vs India LIVE: Cricket 5th Test score and updates as India end day one on 338-7

Will England salvage a draw from the protracted five-match series? Follow all the action

Luke Baker
Friday 01 July 2022 14:49 EDT
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Rishabh Pant was finally caught at slip to end his innings
Rishabh Pant was finally caught at slip to end his innings (PA)

Rishabh Pant gave England a taste of their own medicine as his counter-attacking century flipped India’s fortunes on day one of their rearranged series decider at Edgbaston.

England were making all the running when they reduced their opponents to 98-5, but were taken apart by Pant’s rampant 146 off just 111 balls.

The wicketkeeper hit 19 fours and four sixes as he dominated a stand of 222 with Ravindra Jadeja (83no), smashing his way out of a sticky spot in the way England did on several occasions during their 3-0 whitewash of New Zealand.

England’s buccaneering methods have been dubbed ‘Bazball’ in honour of head coach Brendon McCullum, but Pant has always played the game at his own tempo and this was a timely reminder of his own maverick qualities.

India closed on 338-7 after Joe Root’s part-time spin finally ended Pant’s assault, James Anderson having taken three wickets and Matthew Potts the prize scalp of Virat Kohli.

Follow the latest score and Test updates below:

India 321-6 (Jadeja 68*, Thakur 1*) - 67 overs

Finally England can face a new batter as Shardul Thakur comes to the crease. Three dot balls and he takes a single into the covers from Root’s final delivery

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:28

OUT! Pant c Crawley b Root 146. India 320-6

Pant gets down the pitch and launches Root straight down the ground for SIX! A quick check to see if it’s four or six but replays confirm it landed on the rope.

But next ball he’s OUT! England finally get their man! Root puts one a bit wider and a bit slower, Pant looking to bring up his 150 but a thick edge from his big heave goes to Zak Crawley at slip. His third catch of the innings.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:27

India 314-5 (Pant 140*, Jadeja 68*) - 66 overs

Pant faces one ball from Stokes and then needs some physio attention as he looks like he’s jarred his finger. He’s ok to continue though.

A few singles and another Stokes no-ball chucked into the mix for good measure.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:24

India 310-5 (Pant 138*, Jadeja 67*) - 65 overs

A little bit of spin for Root but Jadeja can still chop him away for two. He then rides the bounce to steer another ball to the fence through backward point - FOUR!

The runs are mounting up and there’s no real chances being created by England.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:16

200 PARTNERSHIP! India 304-5 (Pant 138*, Jadeja 61*) - 64 overs

Stokes still trundling in and Jadeja swivels to pull the ball for FOUR through square leg. That’s the 200 PARTNERSHIP between these two and 300 UP for India - an incredible feat. They’ve turned this match completely on its head.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:13

India 299-5 (Pant 138*, Jadeja 56*) - 63 overs

Joe Root into the attack for the first time, to send down his tweakers.

A couple of singles before he is smashed over extra-cover for FOUR by Pant. Root then tries a bouncer (!) and Pant adapts well to feather the pull very fine for FOUR!

10 from the over.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:10

India 289-5 (Pant 129*, Jadeja 55*) - 62 overs

How will England respond? India are completely on top here. A quite brilliant partnership by Pant and Jadeja.

Stokes opting for short and wide generally but that’s another overstepping no-ball. Very frustrating. In terms of runs from the bat, there’s only two, so not a disaster

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:04

SIX! India 286-5 (Pant 128*, Jadeja 54*) - 61 overs

This proves to be a disastrous over for Leach...

Firstly, Pant spanks one through square leg for FOUR! Then he launches a SIX over long-on as he takes two steps down the pitch.

Then it’s FOUR overthrows! Thrown back in and it’s wide of the keeper, racing away to the opposite boundary. From the final ball, it’s another mammoth SIX! This time one-handed over long-on - absolutely huge. 22 off the over...

Luke Baker1 July 2022 18:02

India 264-5 (Pant 107*, Jadeja 53*) - 60 overs

Ben Stokes brings himself on to bowl and opens up with his customary no-ball for overstepping... Later in the over, it’s a no-ball on height and the final delivery is well down the leg side. Billings has no chance and that’s FOUR byes.

Turned into a very average over form Stokes despite nothing off the bat - six runs from it.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 17:56

India 258-5 (Pant 107*, Jadeja 53*) - 59 overs

A single off the first ball before Pant crunches one through backward square for FOUR! Billing then drops one behind the stumps - was that an edge? Ultra Edge is inconclusive, so Billings gets away with one.

A couple more singles to finish off the Leach over.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 17:52

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