India-England 1st Test ends in a draw: This is how Twitterati reacted

New Delhi, Nov 13: Skipper Virat Kohli made crucial 49* runs as the first cricket Test between India and England ended in a draw here on Sunday (Nov 13). But, several felt hosts gave the advantage and even questioned the pitch.

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Set a target of 310 in 49 overs, India were 172/6 when the two captains - Virat Kohli and Alastair Cook - agreed to call off the game on the fifth and final day at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

India-England 1st Test ends in a draw: This is how Twitterati reacted — Virat Kohli

Kohli was batting on 49, while Ravindra Jadeja was giving him company on 33 at stumps.

Four more Tests are to be played in the five-match series, with the next one slated to be held in Visakhapatnam from November 17-21. Twitterati questioned the condition of the pitch and home advantage.

Here's how Twitterati reacted on the drawn match:

India have allowed England to fill themselves with confidence by offering them a pitch they couldn't have dreamt of.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 13, 2016

This is how Twitterati reacted after drawn match

Harsha Bhogle

Excellent Test Match in Rajkot: advantage @englandcricket in the 5-match series.@imVkohli will want more from his team in Vizag #INDvENG
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) November 13, 2016

This is how Twitterati reacted after drawn match

Alan Wilkins

Virat Kohli becomes the only 2nd Indian batsman to remain unbeaten on 49 after Brijesh Patel at POS in April 1976#IndvEng
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 13, 2016

Virat Kohli shows character

Virat Kohli makes another record.

Match drawn! But round one to England! 👏#IndvEng
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 13, 2016

England gain maximum advantage, feel experts

England gained a lot of confidence from this match, feel experts.

Even with a draw, India's problems in the series could inflate: England's spinners bowled much better, batsmen have played spin better...
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 13, 2016

England spinner bowled better

Ayaz Memon

Cook must be asking himself if he shouldn't have perhaps declared half hour earlier. What do you think?
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) November 13, 2016

Late declaration comes under fire

Ayaz Memon

Highest batting average in 4th innings: (Min: 15 inns)

73.40 - D Bradman
65.27 - V KOHLI*
58,76 - G Boycott
58.25 - S Gavaskar#INDvENG
— Sampath 🏏 (@SAMPATHB24) November 13, 2016