India vs England 1st Test: Live updates from Day 1 of the India-England Test at Lord’s as Shubman Gill and Ben Stokes take center stage in this World Test Championship clash. Gritty Morning Session Sets Tone for India-England Test Series.
June 20, 2025 – The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed a tense opening session as India opted to bat first against England in overcast conditions. Rohit Sharma’s decision immediately faced scrutiny as James Anderson (42) and Josh Tongue exploited the green-tinged pitch with disciplined seam bowling. The breakthrough came when Anderson’s outswinger dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal (18) caught behind, bringing Shubman Gill to the crease under pressure.
At the other end, Sharma survived edges and an LBW review while Ben Stokes rotated his attack aggressively, including a fiery spell of short-pitched deliveries. The session’s narrative extended beyond the pitch with Virat Kohli preparing intently in the dressing room, his last England Test century (2022 Edgbaston) looming large in memory.
India vs England 1st Test: Key Moments From Day 1
Anderson’s Masterclass with the New Ball
The veteran seamer’s 7-3-12-1 spell demonstrated why he remains England’s attack leader. His dismissal of Jaiswal – squared up by late movement – was textbook Test bowling.
Gill’s Technical Battle
Shubman Gill showed improved judgment outside off-stump but struggled against Tongue’s extra bounce. His ability to convert starts in English conditions remains under scrutiny.
Stokes’ Tactical Gambits
England’s captain employed innovative fields, including a leg gully for Sharma, and used himself as a shock bowler with short-pitched tactics.
🚨 SESSION TIMING FOR INDIA vs ENGLAND TEST SERIES 🚨
1st session – 3.30 to 5.30 pm IST.
2nd session – 6.10 to 8.10 pm IST.
3rd session – 8.30 to 10.30 pm IST. pic.twitter.com/Xod8JsDBMD— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 19, 2025
Top Questions for the Match
Can Gill overcome his English conditions struggles?
Will Anderson’s stamina hold through multiple spells?
How might Kohli approach England’s short-ball strategy?
Could India’s bowling attack exploit similar conditions?
Does England’s lack of frontline spinner become a factor?
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