England vs India - as it happened: England win thrilling first Test by 31 runs

Ben Stokes was the hero on the final day as Joe Root's triumphed to go 1-0 up in the series

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England won the first Test after a thrilling final day against India.

Ben Stokes took the crucial wicket of Virat Kohli on the final morning as England climbed off the canvas to record a 31-run win to take the lead in the five-match series.

Kohli had threatened to take the game away from Joe Root's side, as he did with his masterful 149 in the first innings, but Stokes was equal trapping him LBW for 51.

And then the Durham all-rounder, who will miss the Lord's test to appear in court, returned to dismiss last man Hardik Pandya and spark jubilant scenes.

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[4 August 2018 12:58 · Ben Burrows]

More from Root

Sam Curran's knock changed the game. There were other periods in the game beforehand that could've gone our way but to play that innings under pressure was brilliant.

Then the bowlers were outstanding. Last night India could've got on top and swung it in their favour but none of the bowlers let me down.

Dawid Malan is a fantastic slip fielder, that's why he's there and why he stayed there. He's got the backing of the whole group and credit for him for sticking in there and taking that catch this morning.

[4 August 2018 13:03 · Ben Burrows]

More from Root.

It fills you with confidence when you win a close game like that. We have to make sure we turn up with the same attitude and approach and tighten up on a few things for Lord's.

There was always something in it for the bowlers, it wasn't freescoring at any time and credit has to go to both sides' bowling attacks.

[4 August 2018 13:10 · Ben Burrows]

Root again.

We were in a good position on day one but at no point did you think it was a 400-450 pitch - 350-375 would've been a good score, but our bowlers got us in the game.

It's not really my style to kiss off Virat. You always gets a great series between England and India. Hopefully we get four more Tests with the same result but we can also see some more brilliant cricket.

[4 August 2018 13:20 · Ben Burrows]

Virat Kolhi is understandably disappointed but remains proud of his side's display.

I think it was a great game of cricket - great for everyone watching it - so we're glad to be a part of it. There were a couple of comebacks so we showed good character there but a team like England won't let you comeback every time. We could have applied ourselves better but I'm still really proud of what we've done.

We have to take the positives, show our character and do more with the bat. Our bowlers were excellent in the second innings so we can build on that for the rest of the series.

[4 August 2018 13:30 · Ben Burrows]

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