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.
