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Anderson inspires England victory
First Test, Lord’s (day five, close): |
England 474-8 dec & 269-6 dec beat India 286 & 261 by 196 runs |
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Anderson celebrates after taking the crucial wicket of Tendulkar at Lord’s
James Anderson claimed a five-wicket haul as England stormed to a 196-run victory over India on the final afternoon of a thrilling opening Test at Lord’s.
Needing nine wickets on the fifth day to win, England made the perfect start, removing three batsmen in the morning session, and taking the key wicket of Sachin Tendulkar after lunch.
With Suresh Raina (78) offering stern resistance, India battled through to tea with five wickets intact, but Chris Tremlett removed captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and the tourists’ tail offered little resistance.
With a packed Lord’s cheering every ball, Stuart Broad took the last Indian wicket at 1723 BST, sparking jubilation among the England players as they seized a 1-0 lead in the four-match series.
More to follow.
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