India vs England, 1st Test, Day 1, Highlights: Visitors end day at 311/4, Moeen unbeaten on 99

ENG batsmen who have been 99no overnight in Tests:

Hobbs v Aus, 1925
Hammond v RSA, 1939
Lamb v WI, 1988
Hick v Ind, 1993
Moeen Ali today

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 9, 2016

Stumps, Day 1. England have already showed more resistance than New Zealand. The day belonged to the visitors. Moeen Ali is batting on 99. India might feel, they could’ve done better considering the missed chances in the first session.The talking point of the day however will be the 179-run stand between Root (and his century too) and Moeen. England will look to build on position tomorrow. India on the other side have a lot to introspect. Amit Mishra leaked runs, while Shami looks to be struggling with his hamstring.

Joe Root: “We always thought seam might be a bit useful early on, and the guys at the top did well. We just knew we needed to build a partnership. I thought Mo was outstanding as well, look forward to watching him continue tomorrow.” When asked about Hameed’s review decision, “Was my fault. I thought he was excellent, looking so comfortable in an environment he’s not used to.”

Stumps on day 1: England 311/4. Moeen remains unbeaten on 99, Stokes on 19*. Root made 124. England's day! https://t.co/r8Y8TMU0iA #INDvENG

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) November 9, 2016

When it comes over rate in Test matches, India are generally very good. Currently 91st over is in progress. #INDvENG

— Moulin (@Moulinparikh) November 9, 2016

300 up for England! Ben Stokes comes down the ground and slams Ashwin over long-off to break the milestone.

Ashwin has conceded 100 runs in the first innings of a home Test for the first time since 2013 (7-103 v Australia in Chennai) #INDvENG

— The CricViz Analyst (@cricvizanalyst) November 9, 2016

After 88 overs, England are 297/4 (Moeen 96, Stokes 8)

Shami’s issues with hamstring have continued, but he’s still bowling. Stokes has scored his first runs against the Indian team. On the other hand, Moeen Ali breaks free after being stuck in the 80s for more than 7 overs and has entered the nervous nineties. India has re introduced spin into the attack in the 88th over, Ashwin replaces Shami.

Mohammed Shami is down again with hamstring issues. Physio has come out on the field, and he has started bowling again. Will bowling aggravate his injury? Only time will tell.

If anyone of you have doubts regarding Joe Root’s dismissal, this video might just solve them. 

????When is a catch a fair catch? #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/OHFFP7x4Wm

— Lord’s Ground (@HomeOfCricket) November 9, 2016

I sincerely hope that a few extra overs tonight don't cost Shami the series. #indvnz

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 9, 2016

Ben Stokes against IND in Tests
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0 batting #INDvENG

— JSK (@imjsk27) November 9, 2016

After 83 overs, England are 281/4 (Moeen 88, Stokes 0)

India took the new ball after 80 overs, and then they opted against it. Maybe, Kohli wanted to see whether it’s reverse swinging before taking it. ANd it worked! Umesh Yadav strikes in his comeback over. Shami comes back to bowl, but stops after 4 balls. Looks in pain and the Indian physio is out again on the field and has done a good job I reckon? Shami finishes the over. Stokes has replaced Root at the centre, while Moeen is batting on 88 and is getting closer to his first overseas ton.

Not sure thats a catch. Went away a bit from Yadav i think. #IndvEng

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 9, 2016

Out and all that is fine, but WHY WOULD UMESH DO THAT? :O#INDvENG

— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 9, 2016

OUT! Umesh gets the breakthrough. He caught Root on return but dropped it while celebrating. The decision went upstairs and the third umpire rules Root out. He falls for 124. 

After 78 overs, England are 270/3 (Root 122, Moeen 79)

Reverse sweeps, lofts towards cow corners, all happening at Rajkot. India are on backfoot, England are scoring freely and with brisk rate. Defensive field set by Kohli already. The visitors have scored 26 runs off the last 5 overs. Just waiting for the second new ball, maybe?

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After 73 overs, England are 244/3 (Root 110, Moeen 65)  

Jadeja comes back into the attack and Joe Root dances down the ground to greet him with a six over long-off. Both the batsmen have started using their feet more against spin and are rotating the strike effectively.

This is the first time that a visiting player has scored a hundred against India in India in Tests since Australia’s Michael Clarke’s century at Chennai in February 2013.

Brilliant knock by Root. Absolute control. Helps if you win the toss and get to bat on a day one wicket too. #IndvEng

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 9, 2016

After 69 overs, England are 230/3 (Root 101, Moeen 61)

Good news for India. Shami is back on the field, but it still remains to seen whether he can bowl. Meanwhile, both England batsmen have got to their milestone. Mooen scored his 9th fifty, while Root got to his maiden ton in India.

CENTURY! Joe Root paddle sweeps Ashwin and takes a double to bring up his maiden ton in India. It’s his 11th overall.

9th Test fifty for Moeen Ali! #INDvENG

— Nikhil Mane 🏏🇦🇺 (@nikhiltait) November 9, 2016

50 for Moeen

​Moeen Ali takes 99 balls to reach his half century. A measured innings by the English southpaw as the hosts reach 215/3.

Umesh Yadav brought into the attack now. 

In other news, Karun Nair is in for the injured Mohammad Shami

England dominated the second session completely. The partnership between Root and Moeen has taken them from 102/3 to 209/3. The visitors have played spin exceedingly well so far. Root is seven runs away from his century and Moeen is a hit away from his fifty. India on the other hand have many issues to resolve. Mishra has leaked far too many runs and they are already one bowler short after Shami walked off the pitch. Can India stage a comeback or England will consolidate on strong position? Stay updated with our live coverage.

After 64 overs, England are 209/3 (Root 93, Moeen 48)

Big blow for India. Shami walked off the pitch holding the back of his thigh. Not something that the hosts might’ve expected, the session has gone from bad to worse. Moeen is also 2 runs away from his half-century. Vital for India to break this partnership before the situation goes out of hand. Yadav has started reverse swinging, Root tries to flick but misses. India appeals, umpire says no. Kohli reviews. Replays showed it pitched in in line, impact was also in line but the point of contact with the stumps is an umpire’s call. Root survives on 92. And it’s tea!

Umesh appeals for lbw, which is turned by umpire Dharmasena. India opt for DRS, and get umpire's callhttps://t.co/r8Y8TMU0iA #INDvENG

— Firstpost Sports (@FirstpostSports) November 9, 2016

200 up for India! Moeen Ali lofts Ashwin over mid-on to bring up the milestone for England and the 100-run stand between him and Root.

Looks like Shami has injured himself, he’s off the pitch. Yadav replaces him in the bowling attack.

Shami injured. What's it with Indian fast bowlers breaking down on day one of #IndvEng Tests?

Zaheer at Lord's in 2011.

— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) November 9, 2016

Not a single boundary by stepping out...only one by sweeping (full toss). That's Joe Root vs Spin today. #INDvENG

— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) November 9, 2016

After 58 overs, England are 191/3 (Root 88, Moeen 36) 

After giving 8 runs off his 5th over, Mishra bowling with much authority now. Tempts Root with a good length ball and the ball spun past his bat, not edging it fortunately. And as usual Jadeja is bowling his overs as fast it gets. England on the other side have dominated this session so far and will be aiming to end it without losing a wicket.

Great to see @ECB_cricket putting up a good show on Day 1. Let's make a match of it, eh? No India-like turn to be seen yet in Rajkot.

— Akarsh Sharma (@Akarsh_Official) November 9, 2016

After 53 overs, England are 166/3 (Root 69, Moeen 30) 

Cheeky efforts from Kohli to break the partnership, placing silly mid-off for Root off Jadeja’s bowling. Mishra and Jadeja are bowling in tandem now. The leggie in a bid to bowl with more flight bowled a full toss to Root which was slapped for a boundary towards square leg. The duo is batting without any risks, just looking to rotate the strike. Not spinning much as of yet. India need to bring back Shami maybe, the ball was reverse swinging.

Donald Trump to be US President.
Can we use DRS for #Election2016 as well? #IndvsEng

— Zenia D'cunha (@ZENIADCUNHA) November 9, 2016

Amit Mishra has bowled only 2 overs in 47 so far. Ashwin 18. #IndvEng

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 9, 2016

After 49 overs, England are 156/3 (Root 61, Moeen 28)

Joe Root is growing in confidence, driving Yadav through covers on the second ball of the 45th over. Too many loose balls by Yadav already. Jadeja replaces Ashwin in the 47th over to give him a breather. Fifty run partnership between Root and Moeen comes up in Jadeja’s over.

50 run partnership comes up between Joe Root and Moeen Ali. 

150 up for England. Short of a length ball from Yadav and Root punches it through cover point for a double.

After 43 overs, England are 140/3 (Root 51, Moeen 22)

Ashwin has already bowled 17 overs in the match! Root got to his 24th Test fity. Shami was replaced by Yadav and leaked 10 runs in his first over.

FIFTY! Joe Root continues his good run at India, brings up his half century with a single towards long off. It’s his 24th Test fifty! 

After 39 overs, England are 123/3 (Root 47, Moeen 9) 

England came out to bat post lunch and it felt as if they will lose a wicket on the first ball. But the ball felt slightly short of Pujara at short leg. Kohli introduced Shami into the straightaway and to add to visitors’ woes, the ball is reverse swinging. And Root was lucky to put bat to ball to a threatening in swinger. India will look to continue with the pair of Ashwin and Shami for some overs now.

Very evidently movement on offer. Bit of reverse already.#INDvENG #IndvsEng

— Suneer (@suneerchowdhary) November 9, 2016

The 2nd session has started. Moeen Ali comes out to join Root at the centre.

Fantastic slip catch by @ajinkyarahane88 to get Duckett. By lunch on Day 1, England well and truly under the spell of Indian spinners

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 9, 2016

Lunch, day 1: The series has started just how it was expected to. Though India’s slip cordon dropped a few chances, Hameed and Cook gave a steady start to England without losing a wicket against pacers. But as soon as spin was introduced, the visitors lost their way. Jadeja trapped Cook LBW, a decision the England captain should’ve reviewed. It looked as if Hameed looks good to score a fifty. But Ashwin had him on 31. It felt as if the session belonged to England until Ashwin removed Duckett on the very last ball of the session. Root is at the crease on 35.

Lunch taken. England are 102/3 after 32.3 overs. Root is batting on 35.

OUT! Ashwin strikes, Duckett edges it to Rahane who dives to take a brilliant catch at 1st slip. Near perfect ball. Duckett had no chance, if he missed it he would’ve been bowled!

100 up for England! Expensive over this for India. Duckett hits 3 boundaries off Ashwin’s over.

After 30 overs, England are 90/2 (Root 35, Duckett 1)

Oops, looked like I jinxed Haseeb, went forward to defend it, but missed Ashwin’s delivery completely and falls for 31. Duckett comes out to join Root at the centre. Amit Mishra comes into the attack in the 30th over. And misfielding by Jadeja. 6 runs off his first over.

Hameed on debut: 31 runs, wicket of Cook and wasted a review on himself..jokes aside, looks a good, young player #INDvENG

— Hemant (@hemantbuch) November 9, 2016

Wonder if England would be trusting Hameed with DRS calls after this. #IndvEng

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 9, 2016

Haseeb is yet to learn DRS.. #INDvENG

— Nikhil Mane 🏏🇦🇺 (@nikhiltait) November 9, 2016

OUT! Hameed tries to defend, but misses it completely. Ashwin gets rid of him on 31. The youngster reviews it straightaway, but replays shows that it pitched in line and would’ve gone on to the hit the off stumps. Waste of a review this from England. Nonetheless, the first DRS decision in India has gone down in hosts’ favour. 

After 25 overs, England are 74/ 1  (Hameed 31, Root 20)

Joe Root has joined the party. Consecutive 4s by him on Ashwin’s bowling. Both cover drives, first on Vijay’s left and then on his right. Kohli doesn’t look a happy man.Yikes, no ball! Jadeja’s delivery bounces multiple times, The very next ball, Saha stumps Hameed off Jadeja’s bowling, decision goes to the third umpire and the youngster didn’t even take his feet out of the crease. Hameed showing great composure and looks comfortable against spin too, maybe England should’ve played him in Bangladesh too.

Jadeja strikes on the first ball after drinks. And it’s the big fish. He gets rid of Cook ON 21. Replay suggested that it would’ve missed leg, but Cook doesn’t review it. Root comes out in the middle to join Hameed. Hameed has been the man of the morning so far. He’s already on 31. England are 62/1 after 20 overs.

OUT! Jadeja traps Cook lbw on 21. It looked like it missed leg though, Cook has a word with Hameed who asks him to not review it. Commentators say he should’ve reviewed it.

Kohli has gone to his main main — Ravichandran Ashwin in the 11th over. Hameed played out the off-spinner’s first over. Okay, spin time from both ends! Jadeja replaces Yadav. Crucial phase this for England. And Hameed looks comfortable, drives Jadeja towards covers on his last ball. Terrific batting this from Hameed. He’s looking very good. Drives Ashwin between cover and mid-off in his third over. England are 47/0 after 15 overs. Cook is batting on 21, while Hameed is on 25.

R Ashwin to Alastair Cook:
6 Tests
533 balls
231 runs
4 dismissals
Avg 57.75
SR 44.44#INDvENG

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) November 9, 2016

Neither India’s slip cordon nor Cook and Hameed have been able to judge the bounce this morning at Rajkot. After Cook’s missed chances, Vijay put down a regulation catch off Yadav’s bowling giving Hameed a lifeline on 13. Yadav and Shami have bowled well so far., however they would be upset with the fielders. Hameed has looked more confident than England’s captain on his debut. England are 35/0 after 10 overs.

Cook looks nervous. Two edges already off the 1st two overs. Rahane dropped him at gully on and then Kohli put him off Yadav’s ball in the second over. On the other side, Hameed has started positively. In Shami’s second over, he hit his first boundary of his international career with a uppercut, followed it up a slash towards backward point on the last ball. There’s swing on offer at Rajkot, India will rueing missed chances. England are 20/0 after 5 overs.

There's two people on the ground, neither a bowler, who are wondering how many Cook is going to get!

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 9, 2016

Cook's opening partners since Strauss' rtmnt:
N Compton
J Root
M Carberry
S Robson
J Trott
A Lyth
M Ali
A Hales
B Duckett
H Hameed#INDvENG

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) November 9, 2016

DROPPED! Alastair Cook plays a loose shot to steal a single and edges it to Ajinkya Rahane who puts it down despite getting both hands on it. Huge opportunity wasted.

The match is underway! Alastair Cook and debutant Haseeb Hameed have come out to bat. Mohammed Shami has taken the new ball for India.

It's also a special day for the skipper. He moves past Michael Atherton's record for Tests as England captain.

Congratulations Cooky! 🎯 pic.twitter.com/0aJiSl2z4J

— England Cricket (@englandcricket) November 9, 2016

SCA Stadium, Rajkot:
+ India's 23rd Test venue
+ 110th Test venue overall#INDvENG

— Deepu Narayanan (@deeputalks) November 9, 2016

Stuart Broad, playing his 100th Test, best remembered in India for six 6s Yuvraj Singh hit off him in T20WC in 2007.Sterling performer since

— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 9, 2016

Players have come out for the national anthems.

DRS will also make its debut in India for the first time in a bilateral series.

Pitch all set for the first @Paytm Test. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/BiGepWaS9O

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 9, 2016

Here's the official team sheet for India. Rest I dont know. #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/RcHYmGbOcb

— Chetan Narula (@chetannarula) November 9, 2016

MILESTONE: The first Test of the India-England series is going to be Stuart Broad’s 100th Test.

India  (Playing XI): Murali Vijay, Gautam Gambhir, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Amit  Mishra Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav

England playing XI: Alastair Cook(c), Haseeb Hameed, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow(w), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, Stuart Broad, Zafar Ansari

TOSS UPDATE: England have won the toss at Rajkot and Alastair Cook has elected to bat.

Hello and welcome to the coverage of day one of the first Test between India and England in Rajkot. Play begins at 9.30 IST. Follow this space for live scores and updates.