Archive · 23 Jul 2025
India's Openers Shine on Day 1 of Fourth Test
India's cricket team started strong in the fourth Test against England!
The opening batsmen, K L Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal, played well, scoring runs and staying safe from the English bowlers.
Rahul played well enough to score 1000 runs in England.
Although the English team chose to bowl first, India's openers did a good job.
Jaiswal faced some tough moments but kept going.
At lunch on the first day, India had not lost any wickets and were doing great.
India reached 78 for no loss at lunch on Day 1 of the fourth Test against England.
K L Rahul scored 40 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal made 36.
Chris Woakes challenged Jaiswal early, but the openers survived the first hour.
Rahul achieved 1000 runs in England with a streaky drive.
India's captain, Shubman Gill, thought it was a good toss to lose.
- Who
- India's K L Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal were the main players, facing England's bowlers.
- What
- The first day of the fourth Test match between England and India.
- When
- Day 1, during the fourth Test
- Where
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Why
- To play the fourth Test match.
England
India
Toss Strategy
England
Batting strategy to bowl first at the start of the match.
India
India's decision to bat first to take advantage of the pitch.
- Teams
- India and England
- Location
- Old Trafford, Manchester
- Day 1 Score (Lunch)
- India 78/0
- Indian Openers
- K L Rahul (40), Yashasvi Jaiswal (36)
- England Bowler
- Chris Woakes
- Changes
- Sai Sudharsan replaced Karun Nair