India pull off a sensational victory to take 1-0 lead
India pulled off a sensational 6-wicket victory over England in first cricket test. Chasing a target of 387, Tendulkar held the innings together. India's historic win
By PTI |
CHENNAI: An inspired India pulled off a sensational six-wicket victory over England in the first cricket Test, relying on the experienced Sachin Tendulkar's composed 41st century to overhaul the fourth highest target in Test history on Monday.
Chasing a target of 387 for victory, Tendulkar held the innings together with a crafty unbeaten 103 while Yuvraj Singh marked his return to Test cricket with a rollicking unbeaten 85 as the hosts rattled up the required runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
It was a remarkable victory for India who fought their way back into the game after conceding a 75-run first innings lead on a M A Chidambaram track which did not show signs of any rapid deterioration even on the last day.
After four days of ding-dong battle, the hosts titlted the balance decisively in their favour with a professional batting display in the second innings to make amends for a shocking collapse in the first essay.
Tendulkar and Yuvraj put on an undefeated 163 runs for the fifth wicket to seal the fate of England who had their nose ahead for most part of the game but lost the plot on the last day. They will now rue the decision to declare their second innings at 311 for nine.
It was Virender's explosive knock of 83 off just 68 balls yesterday which set up the Indian victory while Gautam Gambhir (66) was the other notable performer in the memorable run chase.
Chasing a target of 387 for victory, Tendulkar held the innings together with a crafty unbeaten 103 while Yuvraj Singh marked his return to Test cricket with a rollicking unbeaten 85 as the hosts rattled up the required runs to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.
It was a remarkable victory for India who fought their way back into the game after conceding a 75-run first innings lead on a M A Chidambaram track which did not show signs of any rapid deterioration even on the last day.
After four days of ding-dong battle, the hosts titlted the balance decisively in their favour with a professional batting display in the second innings to make amends for a shocking collapse in the first essay.
Tendulkar and Yuvraj put on an undefeated 163 runs for the fifth wicket to seal the fate of England who had their nose ahead for most part of the game but lost the plot on the last day. They will now rue the decision to declare their second innings at 311 for nine.
It was Virender's explosive knock of 83 off just 68 balls yesterday which set up the Indian victory while Gautam Gambhir (66) was the other notable performer in the memorable run chase.
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