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England beat India 227 runs in series-opener, take 1-0 lead

Veteran pacer James Anderson (3/17) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (4/76) shared seven wickets between them to complete a memorable win for England after skipper Joe Root led a strong first-innings batting display with a magnificent double century

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England`s fast bowler James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India`s Shubman Gill during the 5th and final day of first cricket test match between India and England, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Tuesday. Pic: ECB/PTI

England`s fast bowler James Anderson celebrates the wicket of India`s Shubman Gill during the 5th and final day of first cricket test match between India and England, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai, Tuesday. Pic: ECB/PTI

A determined England humbled India by 227 runs in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series here on Tuesday.
Set a world record 420-run target to go one up in the rubber on the fifth day, India were bowled out for 192 in the second session after captain Virat Kohli's 72 off 104 balls on an MA Chidambaram surface, where batting wasn't the easiest of tasks.

Veteran pacer James Anderson (3/17) and left-arm spinner Jack Leach (4/76) shared seven wickets between them to complete a memorable win for England after skipper Joe Root led a strong first-innings batting display with a magnificent double century.

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