The final day of the five-day Test match between India and England will take place on Tuesday, setting the stage for a potential classic finish.

By Peter Hall LEEDS, England (Reuters) -A superb century from Ben Duckett helped steer England to a sensational five-wicket win in the first test against India after a thrilling day five on Tuesday, the hosts reaching a target of 371 -- the 10th highest successful run chase in test history.

Openers Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley comfortably cut 96 more runs off England's winning target of 371 against India by lunch on the last day Tuesday of the test-series opener at Headingley. England was 117 without loss,

Ben Stokes had the last laugh at Headingley. "It's a good job Test cricket is played over five days, isn't it?" he said with a smile, when asked if he had ever doubted his decision to bowl first on winning the toss was the right one as India raced to 430 for 3 in their first innings.

England captain Ben Stokes praised his side's approach after they pulled off a remarkable five-wicket win over India in the first Test at Headingley on Tuesday. Stokes's decision to field first after winning the toss in seemingly ideal batting conditions was criticised by former England captain Michael Vaughan But all-rounder Stokes added: "It's a good job Test cricket is played over five days.