On the opening day of the fifth Test at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill showcased a solid performance, leading India to a comfortable 135/1 at stumps. Yashasvi Jaiswal impressed, crossing the 50-run mark before departing.

Earlier in the day, Kuldeep Yadav's stellar bowling display, claiming five wickets, and R Ashwin's masterclass restricted England to a modest total of 218 runs. Ravindra Jadeja contributed with one wicket. The duo of Kuldeep Yadav (5 for 72) and R Ashwin (4 for 51) dismantled England's batting lineup.

Post the Tea break, Ben Foakes displayed aggression with boundaries, but Ashwin, playing his 100th Test, disrupted the momentum by breaking the ninth-wicket stand. He later dismissed James Anderson, concluding England's innings.

Opting to bat first after winning the toss, England faced a collapse after a promising start, losing eight wickets for just 81 runs after reaching 137 for 2. Zak Crawley, with a stylish half-century, couldn't convert it into a substantial score, marking the fourth fifty of the series.

As the match progresses to Day 2, the spotlight remains on India's strong batting performance, setting the stage for an intriguing continuation in Dharamsala.