Jennings hits fifty, England 117-1 at lunch on Day 1
December 08, 2016  11:36


LUNCH - DAY 1

England 117-1 (31 ovs) vs India | Scorecard

Jennings hits Jayan through the off-side for a single to bring up the 100-run mark England, in the 27th over, and new batsman Joe Root gets off the mark with a single on the leg side in the same over.

Jadeja is getting some turn so early into the game. He gets one to grip and turn, beating Root who was looking to defend it.

In the next over, Jennings gives Jayant the charge and comfortably beats the man at mid-on for a boundary before Ashwin is sent back to long-on with around seven minutes left for lunch.

Jennings looks to paddle sweep Jadeja fine but doesn't make proper connection. However, the inside edge brushes his bat and goes fine on the leg side for another four as the youngster continues to keep the runs coming in the morning session.

India's over rate is once again excellent as they finish their quota of 30 overs for the session with five minutes left for the lunch break.

Pacer Umesh to bowl the final over of the session. Root turns the second ball on the leg side for a single and Jennings picks another run to midwicket. Root rocks back and turns a slightly short ball on the leg side for one before Jennings plays out the rest of over.

England have made a good start to reach 117 for one in 31 overs at lunch on Day 1.

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