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England Need 350 Runs To Win Against India
The first Test between cricketing giants India and England has reached a nail-biting conclusion on Day 4, with the visitors setting a massive target that promises to... As stumps were called, England found themselves needing a monumental 350 runs to clinch victory, with all wickets still in hand.
India's Dominance with the Bat
After a commanding 471 in their first innings, India continued to pile on the pressure in their second. While early wickets fell, including the promising Yashasvi Jaiswal for a mere 4 and Shubman Gill for 8, the Indian middle order showcased remarkable resilience. The ever-dependable Rahul once again proved his class, anchoring the innings with a brilliant 137 off 247 balls, featuring 18 boundaries.
However, the real fireworks came from Rishabh Pant. The dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman unleashed a blistering 118 runs from just 140 deliveries, including 15 fours and 3 massive sixes, accelerating India's scoring rate significantly. Support also came from Sai Sudharsan (30) and a gritty 20 from Karun Nair, while Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25, guiding the tail. India declared their second innings at 364 for 10, setting England a challenging 350 to win. But..But Looking at the signs of the pitches, India seem to be 60-70 runs short!😢
England's Bowling Efforts
England's bowlers toiled hard, with Brydon Carse leading the charge with 3 wickets for 80 runs. Tongue also impressed, picking up 3 crucial wickets for 72. Shoaib Bashir and Chris Woakes chipped in with 2 and 1 wicket respectively, while captain Ben Stokes managed to dismiss Sai Sudharsan.
England's Chase Begins
With a massive target ahead, England's opening pair of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett have shown positive intent. At the close of play on Day 4, they had put on 21 runs without loss in 6 overs. Crawley looked comfortable with 12 runs from 25 balls, while Duckett was quick off the blocks with 9 from 11 deliveries. Is it a heart beating final day!
What to Expect on Day 5?
The pitch shows for good batting, but the pressure will be immense on England's long mighty batsmen. India's formidable bowling attack🥱, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, will be looking for early breakthroughs. Ravindra Jadeja's spin will also play a crucial role in the drier conditions. Can England achieve a historic chase, or will India's bowlers deliver them a hard-fought victory? Day 5 promises to be an unmissable spectacle! Keep awake!
(source-cricbuzz)
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