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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 161-5 (Pant 46*, Jadeja 29*) - 41 overs

Leach remains in the attack and Jadeja respectfully blocks out most of the over before taking a single from the final ball.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 16:05

India 160-5 (Pant 46*, Jadeja 28*) - 40 overs

The England captain brings himself into the attack for the first time. A big no-ball first up from Stokes and India also take a single but he then adjusts.

Pant flashes at a wide one but plays and misses before he takes two from a nudge into the covers. He then chops one behind square and it races away to the boundary for FOUR runs.

Eight from the over.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 16:02

India 152-5 (Pant 40*, Jadeja 27*) - 39 overs

Leach stays on. Stokes undeniably backs his players, as a good captain should. He might concede a few runs but if he gets Pant, then it will have been worth it.

A couple of defensive strokes by Pant to start before a sweep is really well stopped by a diving Matty Potts - turned a certain four into a single. Jadeja nudges another one before Pant defends the final ball. A good over form Leach - two from it.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:56

India 150-5 (Pant 39*, Jadeja 26*) - 38 overs

Pant and Jadeja have upped the ante here. A nurdle for two by Jadeja off Broad’s first ball and that’s 150 UP for India.

Next five balls left alone as Broad starts to get a bit of away swing for the first time

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:52

SIX! India 148-5 (Pant 39*, Jadeja 24*) - 37 overs

Ben Stokes turns to his spinner, Jack Leach. Pant loves facing spinners, so we’ll see how this goes.

He’s itching to get down the track and finally does off the third ball, quick feet and punched straight for FOUR! That’s followed by a glorious pull that flies beyond the diving fielder for FOUR more.

Then it’s a SIX for Pant! Down the pitch again and pummelled into the stands straight for a maximum. 50 PARTNERSHIP up for India between these two as well.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:48

India 134-5 (Pant 25*, Jadeja 24*) - 36 overs

The runs are starting to flow now as Jadeja strokes a Broad ball that is slightly short through the covers for FOUR!

Good response by Broad who flies one past the outside edge and then concedes no further runs

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:43

India 130-5 (Pant 25*, Jadeja 20*) - 35 overs

After the change of balls, Anderson to complete his over. No runs off the final two deliveries.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:38

BALL CHANGE! India 130-5 (Pant 25*, Jadeja 20*) - 34.4 overs

This pair are starting to find the boundary with regularity now. A second beautiful on-drive in as many overs for Jadeja. Barely overpitched by Anderson but he strokes it down the ground for FOUR!

A clip to leg for a single follows before Pant flicks one hard through long-on and Matty Potts does superbly to pursue the ball and flick it back into play before it hits the rope. Three run.

Another single and then the umpires check the ball, it doesn’t go through their little ball-hole gizmo, so will be replaced. Here comes the briefcase of balls!

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:36

India 121-5 (Pant 22*, Jadeja 14*) - 34 overs

A lovely on-drive from Jadeja off the first delivery of Broad’s over as he times the ball and jabs it all the way for FOUR! Next delivery is fuller but he digs it out.

A glorious clip through midwicket brings him three before Pant gets in on the act with a stunning cover drive for FOUR! 11 from the over.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:32

India 110-5 (Pant 18*, Jadeja 7*) - 33 overs

Rishabh Pant looks in a bit of discomfort here. The physio is on, giving him some treatment, stretching out Pant’s legs and he’s wincing on the ground.

But he’s back up and ok to continue.

Luke Baker1 July 2022 15:27

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