England in Pursuit: High-Stakes Drama in the Opening Test

In an electrifying turn of events, the opening Test match between India and England recommenced on Tuesday after a brief rain interruption during the second session of the fifth and final day. The tension was palpable as players and fans alike resumed their positions.

At a formidable 181 with no wickets lost in their second innings, England found themselves needing just 190 more runs to secure victory, with at least 55 overs left in the day. The stakes were high as the prospect of achieving the target loomed large.

Ben Duckett shone brightly, completing his century immediately after the lunch break, a milestone he achieved after a lifeline when Yashasvi Jaiswal dropped a catch off Mohammed Siraj's delivery. Zak Crawley, too, had his share of fortune when Jasprit Bumrah missed a challenging catch in his follow-through during the first session.

(With inputs from agencies.)