Archer took five wickets, including Yashasvi Jaiswal with his third ball, and consistently bowled at speeds over 90mph.
He expressed emotional relief and hit back at 'keyboard warriors' who doubted him, stating the long journey and rehabilitation made the moment worthwhile.
Despite his strong comeback, Archer acknowledged a cautious approach to his return, noting he still has 'overs marked out until December' but views this as a good start.