Tom Hartley shines as England overcomes India in epic first Test (1 Viewer)

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England pulled off one of their most unforgettable victories in Test cricket history, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat India by 28 runs in Hyderabad after trailing by 190 runs at the halfway mark.

On day four, Ollie Pope's brilliant innings of 196 propelled England to set a target of 231 for the hosts. India struggled early, falling to 119-7, putting England on the verge of victory.

Despite India's resilient fightback, debutant Tom Hartley shone in the closing stages, claiming three more wickets to finish with remarkable figures of 7-62.

Starting at 316-6, England aimed to extend their lead, with Rehan Ahmed adding crucial runs before departing for 28. Hartley, known for his batting prowess, contributed 34 runs in a partnership of 80 with Pope.

However, England suffered a late collapse, being bowled out for 420, with Pope falling agonizingly short of a double century.

India's chase seemed promising, reaching 107-5, but Hartley's devastating spell rattled their top order. Despite a resilient partnership between Srikar Bharat and Ravichandran Ashwin, Hartley continued his dominance, claiming crucial wickets.

In a tense finale, England sealed victory as Mohammed Siraj's dismissal ended India's hopes of forcing a draw, with Ben Foakes completing a simple stumping.

The thrilling series opener concluded with England emerging triumphant, marking a memorable start to the series.
 

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