In a riveting encounter on Day 1 of the 5th Test in Dharamsala, India showcased a formidable performance in response to England's total. India, finishing the day at 135/1, trail England by 83 runs. The day's play witnessed impressive batting from Yashasvi Jaiswal (57*) and Rohit Sharma (52*), forming a century partnership.

Earlier, England's innings faced a stern challenge from India's left-arm spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. Kuldeep's five-wicket haul (5-72) proved instrumental in restricting England to 218 runs. His exceptional performance marked his 50th Test wicket in just 1871 deliveries, highlighting his remarkable impact in the series.

Despite a promising start by England's opening pair, Zak Crawley (79) and Ben Duckett, they faced a collapse, losing wickets at regular intervals. R. Ashwin also contributed with a four-wicket haul (4-51), complementing Kuldeep's efforts.

England's mid-afternoon meltdown, losing five wickets for eight runs between overs 44 and 50, further intensified their batting woes. Notably, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes, each with over a century of caps, struggled to make an impact.

Yashasvi Jaiswal's dynamic innings saw him surpass Virat Kohli's previous record for most runs in a Test series against England. However, he fell for 57, missing out on a potential third century in the series.

Kuldeep Yadav's consistently impressive performance throughout the series has posed a significant challenge to England's batting lineup. As India trails by 83 runs, the upcoming days promise more exciting cricket in this final Test of the series.