Opting to put a side in to bat at the Oval is a calculated gamble but in conditions of low cloud, Joe Root seemed to have made the right choice when his men had India on the ropes at 128 for 7.
The India tail 'wagged' however, and England had to settle for seeing their mighty foes having just 191 on the board - but still 50 more than they should have been allowed
With Woakes, back in the side taking 4 for 55 and Robinson gaining an extra threefer England had looked poised to hammer the visitors.
Both England openers were out with just 6 on the board! And Joe Root followed just before stumps leaving the match poised with England on a poorish 53 for 3.
Will this match go beyond Saturday? 13 wickets on the opening day of a test is quite remarkable.
