Rain Disrupts Day One of Final Test as India Struggles Against England

The first day of the fifth and final Test match between India and England was heavily impacted by rain, limiting play and resulting in the loss of key wickets for India. Captain Shubman Gill was run out, leaving the team in a precarious position at 85 for three at tea. With only six overs bowled in the second session, the match faced significant interruptions, raising concerns for India's batting lineup. As the team struggled to maintain momentum, the performance of England's bowlers proved crucial. Read on for a detailed account of the day's events.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 1, 2025, 02:00 IST

India Faces Setbacks on Rainy Day One

On Thursday, the first day of the fifth and final Test match against England was marred by rain, allowing only six overs to be bowled in the second session. During this time, India lost their captain, Shubman Gill, leaving the team at 85 for three at tea.

Following an early lunch due to rain, India resumed the second session with a score of 72 for two. However, Gill was run out for 21 after adding just six runs to his score. The rain returned, leading to another interruption before tea.

Sai Sudharsan and Karun Nair were at the crease with scores of 28 and 0, respectively, when play was halted again.

In the brief six overs that were played in the second session, India managed to score 13 runs but lost one wicket.

Earlier in the day, England's bowlers made an impact, taking two wickets in the first session. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for just 2 runs, trapped lbw by pacer Gus Atkinson.

Chris Woakes then struck again, sending KL Rahul back to the pavilion for 14 runs, leaving India struggling at 38 for two.