Joe Root stuns Indian fans with hundred in 100th Test, considered biggest threat in series

India vs England series has gotten underway and just first day has alrey given us a bunch of iconic moments. India's top pacer Jasprit Bumrah — after 2 years of playing test cricket for India — finally me his home debut, Rishabh Pant me his presence felt behind wickets and Kohli showed great sportsmanship on field.  highlight of day though, was ne or than English skipper, Joe Root who put toger a fighting 128* off just 197 deliveries to give his boys a superb platform to build off of when y take field on Day 2. 

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Joe Root 100th Test sees skipper score valiant ton for England

While alrey an achievement in itself, this century is sure to have an even more special place in Joe Root's heart — for it has come on occasion of his milestone 100th Test match. After his two (three if you count double ton) series-winning centuries in Sri Lanka last month, it was clear that Joe Root was a threat to India's World Test Championship aspirations. Of course, Root is stranger to Indian pitches, having me his Test debut here back in 2012. He may be opposition, but in cricket-m country that is India, Root has garnered high praise from fans of game.

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Joe Root vs Kohli

Both, Joe Root and Virat Kohli play crucial roles as . 4s in ir side's batting lineups. While Kohli has a definite vant while playing at home, Root has numbers vant over Kohli, having me 8,249 Test runs to Kohli's 7,318. two are perfectly matched in almost everything else, sharing same high score, and similar avers and strike rates, making this tussle a very interesting one.

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India vs England live: India vs England 1st Test update

After a slow start, England have come out all guns blazing in Chennai. Despite losing ir first two wickets cheaply — Rory Burns 33(60) and Dan Lawrence 0(5) —  visitors have stood firm to build up a total of 263-3. last wicket to fall was that of opener Dom Sibley who was trapped for an lbw by Jasprit Bumrah after a valiant kck of 87(286). At 128* captain Joe Root is expected to le charge for England as y come on to bat on Saturday morning.

Indian fans can enjoy  India vs England live match on Star Sports 1 and 1 Hindi.  India vs England series will also be available as a live stream on  Disney+ Hotstar app and website. India vs England 1st Test live scores and updates can be found on websites and social media handles of BCCI and England Cricket.

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