England set India a target of 231 runs to win the opening Test at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Ollie Pope’s impressive innings of 196 played a crucial role in England’s second innings total of 420. Despite a strong performance from Pope, India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin, managed to take wickets. The final day promises an intriguing contest as India will aim to chase down the target on a spinning track. Jack Leach, who suffered a knee injury while fielding, remains a concern for England.