England vs India Result – 1st Test

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1st Test • India tour of England

ENG

465/10 & 373/5 (82)

IND

471/10 & 364/10 (96)

England won by 5 wickets

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End of over 82 (18 runs)

Jamie Smith 44 (55)

Joe Root 53 (84)

ENG 373/5

Ravindra Jadeja 24-1-104-1

81.6

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six

81.5

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, 2 runs

81.4

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

81.3

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six

81.2

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Four

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

End of over 81 (6 runs)

Joe Root 53 (84)

Jamie Smith 26 (49)

ENG 355/5

Mohammed Siraj 14-0-51-1

80.6

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Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Four

80.5

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Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, no run

80.4

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Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, 1 run

80.3

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Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, no run

80.2

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Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, no run

80.1

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Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 80 (1 runs)

Jamie Smith 25 (46)

Joe Root 48 (81)

ENG 349/5

Ravindra Jadeja 23-1-86-1

79.6

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.5

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.4

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.3

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Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.2

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Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run

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Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run

End of over 79 (7 runs)

Jamie Smith 25 (42)

Joe Root 47 (79)

ENG 348/5

Shardul Thakur 10-2-51-0

78.6

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Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, Four

78.5

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Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, no run

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Shardul Thakur to Joe Root, 1 run

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Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, 1 run

78.2

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Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, no run

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Shardul Thakur to Joe Root, 1 run

Match Summary

England and India met in 1st Test of India tour of England, and the contest unfolded as a tactical battle rather than a straightforward run chase. Both teams traded momentum in phases, with each spell and partnership shaping the result. The batting effort was built on situational awareness, with players adapting to phase-wise scoring demands. Bowling remained the strategic heartbeat, with wicket-taking intent balanced against run containment. Ball-by-ball updates reflected a game of momentum waves, from attacking bursts to pressure-releasing singles and smart strike rotation. Key match-defining phases included: 81.6: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six | 81.3: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six | 81.2: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Four. By the final phase, game management became as important as shot-making: strike rotation, matchup-based bowling changes, and field settings in boundary zones had a direct impact on the closing overs. What makes this result meaningful is not just the scoreline (England won by 5 wickets), but how the match narrative evolved ball by ball. The winning side absorbed pressure, identified high-value overs, and executed cleaner under stress. For fans searching this fixture, this hub combines live score, full scorecard, player performances, turning-point analysis, and searchable commentary to present the complete story of how the result was built.

Key Moments

81.6: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six
81.3: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six
81.2: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Four
80.6: Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Four
78.6: Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, Four

Short Highlights Summary

England won by 5 wickets. Top batter and Top bowler produced the standout performances, while the defining passage came when 81.6: Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six. This highlights capsule captures the most search-relevant events from the fixture: wickets, boundary bursts, game-defining overs, and the final match outcome context. For quick readers, it works as a compressed match recap; for deep readers, it complements the scorecard and the full commentary timeline below.

Ball-by-ball Commentary

End of over 82 (18 runs)

Jamie Smith 44 (55)

Joe Root 53 (84)

ENG 373/5

Ravindra Jadeja 24-1-104-1

81.6 6 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six

81.5 2 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, 2 runs

81.4 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

81.3 6 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Six

81.2 4 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, Four

81.1 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

End of over 81 (6 runs)

Joe Root 53 (84)

Jamie Smith 26 (49)

ENG 355/5

Mohammed Siraj 14-0-51-1

80.6 4 Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, Four

80.5 0 Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, no run

80.4 1 Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, 1 run

80.3 0 Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, no run

80.2 0 Mohammed Siraj to Jamie Smith, no run

80.1 1 Mohammed Siraj to Joe Root, 1 run

End of over 80 (1 runs)

Jamie Smith 25 (46)

Joe Root 48 (81)

ENG 349/5

Ravindra Jadeja 23-1-86-1

79.6 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.5 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.4 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.3 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie Smith, no run

79.2 1 Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, 1 run

79.1 0 Ravindra Jadeja to Joe Root, no run

End of over 79 (7 runs)

Jamie Smith 25 (42)

Joe Root 47 (79)

ENG 348/5

Shardul Thakur 10-2-51-0

78.6 4 Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, Four

78.5 0 Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, no run

78.4 1 Shardul Thakur to Joe Root, 1 run

78.3 1 Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, 1 run

78.2 0 Shardul Thakur to Jamie Smith, no run

78.1 1 Shardul Thakur to Joe Root, 1 run

Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the England vs India 1st Test match?
England won by 5 wickets.

What is the England vs India 1st Test?
England vs India is the 1st Test of the 2025 season. Follow live score, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary on CricRed.

Where can I watch England vs India live score?
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