Indian batsman started well. First Wicket fall at 70 runs. Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar and Ganguly are made half centuries in this innings. Sachin Tendulkar created another test record in his name. He is highest runs maker in the test matches. Sachin overtakes Lara's record (11,953 runs). When he reached 15 runs, he became a top scorer in the test matches. Tendulkar was already the top scorer in one day internationals (16,361 runs).
At the end of the first day stumps, Ganguly and Ishant Sharma are playing. India's position is good at present.
Scores in brief:
India: 311 for 5 Wickets
- Gautam Gambhir - 67(140)
- Sachin Tendulkar - 88(111)
- Sourav Ganguly - 54(122) not out