Team Intent statement in the morning session of the fourth Test England Old Trafford, in Manchester, reaching 78 without loss on lunch. After being asked to bat on a live pitch first, opener KL Rahul And Yashsvi Jaiswal Ensured that India did not lose a single wicket in the first season, navigating an English motion attack with grit and compound.
Kl Rahul and Yashasvi jaiswal test situations firm hold
The surface of the Old Trafford offered speed, boom and movement – which we saw in the first matches of the series. Nevertheless, the two Indian openers showed excellent applications and discipline, selected to play late and play under their eyes, leaving the balls out with confidence. Rahul led the front with a composed 40*, while Jaiswal assured for his unbeaten 36.
There were some nervous moments, especially against Chris WoakesWho bowled an outstanding eight-over spell and harassed the batsmen by killing the right channels. Even one or two times he found the edge of the outside, but fate took India’s side as the ball failed to take the slip.
England bowlers toilets without success
England, despite exploiting the initial movement, failed to create inroads. The new Duke Ball was expected to challenge the batsmen significantly in the initial hours, but the Indian openers performed well to blunt its danger. Duke is usually softened after 30 overs in this series, so the pressure now turns to strike early in the post -changes on England bowlers.
The speed increases with India as a game
After being without wickets in the morning session, England will soon be under pressure to find successes. For India, an unbeaten partnership between Rahul and Jaiswal has placed a solid platform. If both can continue for the second session, India can install itself on a pitch for the first innings that is still sufficient for the bowlers.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Great session for India. Proper test match batting and characterized by a control. Rahul looks very pleasant at the crease. And Jaiswal has interacted very well for a little worrying period
– Harsha Bhogal (@Bhogleharsha) July 23, 2025
Some nervous moments for openers, but not losing a wicket in the first season, to an extent, England’s decision to bowl first. Rahul and Jaiswal approached properly for the challenge: vigilant, cautious, avoiding risks, but not letting loose delivery
– Cricketer (@cricketwallah) July 23, 2025
Day 1, lunch
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/ULT6SVLLL4i
A concrete session for India after batting. Opener remains unbeaten on opener brakes#Cricket #ENGVIND #Teamindia #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/eyfy9yklpv
– CRICKETIMES.COM (@crickettimeshq) July 23, 2025
Lunch at 1 of Manchester Test! #Teamindia For a solid start, courtesy KL Rahul (40*) and Yashsvi Jaiswal (36*)
Stay for the second session!
Update ▶ ️ https://t.co/l1evggtx3a#ENGVIND , @klrahul , @ybj_19 pic.twitter.com/ksz6kv4x4Z
– BCCI (@Bcci) July 23, 2025
Can not remove your eyes from him, especially in England pic.twitter.com/kgtfpt9z0y
– Delhi Capital (@Delhicapital) July 23, 2025
KL Rahul – 40* (82).
Jaiswal – 36* (74).India 78/0 Days 1 on lunch. A solid session for India. pic.twitter.com/zlnvvvBegw
– Mufadal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 23, 2025
Solid start with Team India. The first session is never easy, but KL Rahul and Yashsvi Jaiswal handled the difficult situations well. It is now time to capitalize after lunch.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) July 23, 2025
It goes to show how well KL Rahul and Jaiswal have done to go through the session without losing one wicket in the day 1- 1 session. #ENGVSIND pic.twitter.com/tmgq2p9ich
– Aad! 3 💟💜 (@1_3aadz) July 23, 2025
Solid first session for India! Rahul and Jaiswal are looking good and patient today. #INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/vpprmm6oxi
– Mustafa Ismail (@mustimachine) July 23, 2025
KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal in view of batting pic.twitter.com/ibwukrwfdq
– Shiva (@mr_tubun) July 23, 2025
Opening pair KL Rahul and Yashsvi Jaiswal survived on that Old Trafford Pitch, until the win 1 for lunch India vs India vs England 🤝#INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/flwhe9s6op
– Bruce Wayne (@_Bruce__007) July 23, 2025
– Lost the toss.
– No wickets lost in 1 session.
– Rahul and Jaiswal have been gritty and determined.One powerful beginning, the second session requires converting the large.
– Bhawana (@cricbhawana) July 23, 2025
Test cricket in your best
Controlled, composed and completely Indian!#A male name #Jaiswal #INDVSENG pic.twitter.com/6fx4edte0m– Gaurav Pandit (@igauravpandit) July 23, 2025
Rahul-Jiswal. #ENGVIND pic.twitter.com/lewphp4xwm
-, (@_shahrozrana) July 23, 2025
A dream for India starts in the 4th Test!
For the first time in the series, no wicket was lost before lunch-a rock-solid 78/0 in 26 overs
KL Rahul and Jaiswal owned Session 1, set the perfect tone!#INDVSENGTEST pic.twitter.com/5D6okkumao– sg⁷⁷_ybj⁶⁴ (@jyajashvi) July 23, 2025
Is there a session 78 no loss for India
KL Rahul and Jaiswal good control England bowlersKL Rahul *40
Yashasvi Jaiswal*36 pic.twitter.com/1pjzwbbqxu– Ajay. (@Crycloverajay) July 23, 2025
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