IND vs ENG Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: England 21/0 at stumps, need 350 more to win vs India
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The opening Test of the Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy at Headingley, Leeds, has been nothing short of a cricketing epic. With both teams trading blows across four riveting days, the match is poised for a dramatic finale.
India’s Batting Brilliance and Sudden Collapse
India began their campaign with a commanding first-innings total of 471, thanks to centuries from Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Rishabh Pant. England responded with 465, led by Harry Brook’s 99 and Ollie Pope’s century, keeping the contest finely balanced.
In the second innings, India looked set to bat England out of the game. KL Rahul’s majestic 137 and Pant’s second century of the match (118) powered India to 364, setting England a daunting target of 371. However, a familiar lower-order collapse saw India lose their last six wickets for just 31 runs, echoing their first-innings tail-end woes.
England’s Chase: Calm Before the Storm
At stumps on Day 4, England stood at 21/0, needing 350 more runs with all ten wickets intact. Openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett negotiated the new ball with poise, but the real test awaits on the final day.
Key Takeaways:
- Jasprit Bumrah’s 5/83 in the first innings was a masterclass in seam bowling.
- Pant’s twin centuries made him the first visiting wicketkeeper to score four Test tons in England.
- Josh Tongue’s late burst (3 wickets in an over) turned India’s dominance into a nervous wait.
With the pitch still offering something for both batters and bowlers, Day 5 promises high drama. Will England script another record chase, or can India’s bowlers seal a famous win?