England Chase Down 371 to Beat India in First Test
- England defeated India by five wickets on June 24, 2025, at Headingley in the first Test of the five-match series.
- India scored 471 runs in their first innings across 113 overs, but suffered late collapses and failed to capitalize despite five centuries.
- Key contributions from England included Ben Duckett's 149 and a 188-run opening partnership with Zak Crawley, supported by Joe Root's unbeaten 53 and Jamie Smith's 44 not out.
- England successfully reached a challenging target of 371 late on the final day, achieving one of the top ten largest run chases ever in Test cricket and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
- India became the first team to lose a Test after five individual centuries, highlighting critical late-order collapses that contributed to their defeat.
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Ben Duckett smashed a superb hundred while Joe Root hit an unbeaten half-century as England chased a massive 371-run target at Headingley on Tuesday. Joe Root finished with 53 not out with wicketkeeper Jamie Smith unbeaten on 44 as England complete the record run-chase with five wickets to spare. This was England's second highest chase against India. Krishna, in only his fourth Test, struck twice in quick succession to leave England 206-2 follow…
Ben Duckett's Heroics Seal Record Chase as England Go 1-0 Up Against India at Headingley
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Ben Duckett's masterful 149 set the tone for a historic run chase as England chased down the target of 371 to defeat India by five wickets at Headingley. With the win, England take a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series. Sports News | Ben Duckett's Heroics Seal Record Chase as England Go 1-0 Up Against India at Headingley.
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