New Delhi, June 24 -- Ben Duckett might have missed on a well-deserved 150 by just a run, but the England opener didn't left until providing a solid platform for the England team in their chase for 371 in the fourth innings against India in the first Test at Headingley in Leeds on Tuesday.

Chasing a 350-plus total, Duckett dislodged the Indian pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, to all corners of the park and forged a 188-run stand with Zak Crawley for the opening wicket. When Duckett was finally dismissed for 149 off the bowling of Shardul Thakur, England were prettily placed at 253/3 in 54.3 overs, needing just above 100 runs.

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