IND vs ENG Live Commentary 2025

1st Test, Headingley, Leeds

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ENG

465/10 (100.4) | 373/5

1st TestMatch EndedEngland beat India by 5 wickets

IND471/10 (113.0) | 364/10

England beat India by 5 wickets

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Commentary

81.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithSIX! DONE AND DUSTED IN STYLE! England continue to be the trailblazers in run chases and this is the second-highest successful run chase in Headingley. Coming to the delivery this is again offered on the fuller sideon the leg stump line. Jamie Smith gets his bat under the ball and hoists it over wide long on for a biggie. ENGLAND WIN BY 5 WICKETS and take a 1-0 lead in this Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy! They begin their new WTC cycle journey on a strong note.

81.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithDarted on the stumps Jamie Smith whips this overpitched delivery to the left of deep square leg. The call is for two and as Jasprit Bumrah sprints towards the ballthey get it easily.

81.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFull and on middlepushed straight back.

81.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithSIX! England are a hit away now! Jamie Smith has picked the bones out of that one! Jadeja pitches it outside leg againtoo full and into the wheelhouse. Smith picks the length in a trice and slogs it over deep square leg for a long six.

81.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFOUR! In a hurry now! Dropped full and on middle. Jamie Smith gets low down on his knee and slogs it through the open mid-wicket space for a boundary.

81.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithOver the stumpsfull and outside leg. Jamie Smith leans on and blocks it back to Jadeja.

Over 81

80.6

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootEDGED FOUR! Just wide enough to reach the fence. And another FIFTY FOR JOE ROOT! His 66th in Test cricket! A marvellous inning from the former English skipper. Hard length outside off. Joe Root throws his bat at it to work through coversbut gets a thick outside edge. The ball flies flat and wide of the diving gully fielder and races behind to deep third for a boundary. The crowd in Headingley loves it and cheers in unison as they see their side inching very close to scripting history. England need 16 more runs to win!

80.5

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootAlmost! Back of a length kisses the surface and skids outside off. Joe Root goes for a square cutbut the ball passes over his angled bat.

80.4

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithOn top of offJamie Smith steers it through mid-wicket for a single.

80.3

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithCloser to the off pole on a nagging length angling in. Jamie Smith weighs on the back foot to play it with the bounce but gets an inside edge onto the front padand the ball then rolls into cover.

80.2

Mohammed Siraj to Jamie SmithGoes straight on off lengthJamie Smith gets behind it and taps it out to the off side.

80.1

Mohammed Siraj to Joe RootThe 350 is up for England! Hard length not much movement outside offJoe Root plays the square cut off the back foot to deep backward point. Pinches in a single. Just 21 required for England to win.

Over 80

79.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithOn off on a lengtheased to cover by Smith.

79.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithSlower and at the stumpsJamie strides forward to keep it out.

79.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithOn middle and legSmith defends it by getting forward.

79.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFuller and on the padsSmith defends outside the line and wears it on the front pad.

79.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSlower and shorter on offRoot taps it through point for a single.

79.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootPushed across on a lengthRoot pushes it to cover.

Over 79

78.6

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithFOUR! Shardul Thakur serves it on the fuller length outside off. Jamie Smith stays back and opens the face of his blade to guide it through deep backward point for a boundary. NowEngland needs 23 runs.

78.5

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithPitched up on offSmith shows the full face of the bat and firms the drive down the ground where Mohammed Siraj cuts it off with a tumble to his left.

78.4

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootOn a good lengthoutside off. Joe Root shuffles across the off stump and flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

78.3

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithOutside off on a good lengthSmith gets down and across the stumps to knock it to the left of mid off for a single.

78.2

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithOn a hard lengthoutside off. Jamie Smith throws his hands at it and looks to slash it but gets an under edge that dribbles towards Rishabh Pant.

78.1

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside offRoot arches back and cuts it to deep backward point for a single. England need 29 more runs to win!

Over 78

77.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithSlows it down but keeps it short around legSmith pats it down the deck.

77.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithTurning away on the fuller sideSmith smothers the spin by getting forward.

77.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithA hint of turn flat and short on legSmith gets behind it to defend.

77.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithAt the stumpsSmith works this full ball to cover.

77.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithShorter and quicker around legSmith hops and nudges it beside the pitch on the leg side.

77.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFrom over the wicket around legSmith blocks it out off the front foot.

Over 77

76.6

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootFuller and wide outside off. Slower one from Thakur and Joe Root looks to drive it but mistimes it to extra cover.

76.5

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithLands it on a length on middle and legJamie whips it to the right of mid on where Yashasvi Jaiswal slides to cut it off. They cross.

76.4

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithOn a good length outside off. Jamie Smith looks to drive that onebut gets an inside edge to the left of the fine leg fielder for a couple of runs.

76.4

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithUh oh it's a NO BALL as Shardul Thakur has overstepped! On the back of a lengthoutside off. Jamie Smith punches it to mid off.

76.3

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside offRoot steers it down to deep third for one.

76.2

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithBowls it on a back of a lengthwide outside off. Jamie Smith sees the width and opens his arms to slap it to deep cover for a single.

76.1

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithThakur serves it on a nagging length around offSmith drives it on the up to the right of deep point for a couple of runs.

Over 76

75.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSliding on with the angle short and on middleJoe Root goes back to keep it out on the leg side.

75.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFOUR! Edgy! Slower through the air full and on offRoot defends it with soft hands. The ball spins just enough to catch the outside edge but it goes down onto the ground. It goes between the first slip and the diving Sai Sudharsan at gully for a boundary.

75.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFired in fuller and on offRoot gets a good stride in to block.

75.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootPushed through this kicks up a bit short and around offRoot arches back and dabs it to backward point.

75.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithSliding on with the arm on the pads on a nagging lengthJamie tucks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

75.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithBowls it short but slow outside offSmith goes for the cut but misses.

Over 75

74.6

Shardul Thakur to Jamie SmithOn a back of a lengthoutside off. Jamie Smith looks to drive that one but gets an inside edge to the short fine leg region. Single taken.

74.5

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootA gentle inswinger on a length on middle. Joe Root brings his bat in front to push it straight but gets a thick inside edge and the ball rolls into the mid-wicket region for a single. Root is keen to push for the secondbut Smith sends him back.

74.4

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootLands it on the back of a lengthoutside off. Joe Root works it to mid on.

74.3

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootBack of a length on off and middle. Joe Root shuffles acrosscomes forward and flicks this along the ground past mid-wicket for a couple of runs. Smart batting this from the former English skipper!

74.2

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootPitches it on the back of a lengthoutside off. Joe Root shuffles a bit and blocks it right under his eyes.

74.1

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootTails in a touch on a lengthpunched back by Root on the back foot.

Over 74

73.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFOUR! Magnificent! The target is now under 50 for England! Floated up and fuller on off Jamie Smith plants his front foot out and carves this through cover for a cracking boundary. England need 47 runs to winwith 5 wickets in hand.

73.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFuller and on offdriven inside out to cover.

73.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithNice and full on offeased into the off side.

73.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFull and on the stumpsspins away. Smith defends it out off the outer half to the slip region.

73.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithBEATEN! Spin for Jadeja! Arm ball outside off. Lands and takes a sharp turn away from the batterwith a prodigious bounce. Smith is beaten on the outside edge and it also catches Pant off guard as the ball lobs off his gloves and rolls to his left.

73.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootDropped on a length on offJoe Root flicks this wide of mid on for a single.

Over 73

72.6

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithOn a full lengthoutside off. Jamie Smith prods forward and drives it to mid off.

72.5

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithFull right in front of the stumpsSmith is solid in defence.

72.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithFOUR! Excellent shot from Jamie Smith! Prasidh Krishna serves it on good length and wide outside off. Jamie Smith stands tall and punches it along the ground through covers for a boundary.

72.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOh almost dragged on! Outside off full jagging back in a touch. Joe Root presses ahead to block it off but is a bit late to bring his bat down and hencegets an inside edge. The ball then rolls off the thigh pad to the short fine leg region. A single taken as Pant chases it.

72.2

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithBowls it on the back of a lengthoutside off. Jamie Smith cuts that one to deep backward point for one.

72.1

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithTwo slips for Smith. Nagging length just around offJamie Smith dabs it off the back foot to short cover.

Over 72

71.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootAnother full ballspinning away from middle. Joe Root lunges forward and defends onto the pitch. A quick over from Jadeja.

71.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull and on middleblocked straight back.

71.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull flat quickon off. Joe Root presses forward and defends it out.

71.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootAttacks the off pole on a lengthJoe Root hangs back and punches it to point.

71.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFloated wide of offon a yard behind full length. Jamie Smith leans back and cuts it to deep point for one.

71.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithTwo slips ambush the batter now. Full on offeased into the off side.

Over 71

70.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a lengthoutside off. Joe Root opens the face of his blade and guides it to the gully region.

70.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootHolds the line of the stumps does Krishnaon a fuller length. Joe Root gets behind the line and blocks it under his eyes.

70.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside off. Joe Root taps it to backward point and wants a singlebut is sent back by his partner.

70.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootSpears it full and on offpushed down with a straight bat to mid on.

70.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a good lengthoutside off. Joe Root drives it to the cover fielder.

70.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootFOUR! What a glorious shot! Perfect textbook cricketing stroke that! 'Skiddy' bowls it full and keeps it outside off. Joe Root presses forward and caresses it through covers for a boundary. Didn't try to hit it too hardjust pure class and timing on that. The target now shrinks to 59 runs to win.

Over 70

69.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithDarted outside off on a lengthSmith leaves.

69.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithBEATEN! Drifts in with the arm lands on off and then bites away off the surface. Jamie Smith is drawn forward for a defencebut plays inside the line and is beaten by a kitten-whisker.

69.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithPitched fuller and outside off. Jamie Smith gets on the front foot to drive through the coversbut the ball goes off the outer half and rolls towards short third.

69.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFull and going on with the arm on offpushed back to Jadeja.

69.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootDrags the length backspins away from off. Joe Root waits for the ball and cuts it to the right of point for a single.

69.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithA silly mid off in place for Jadeja. Bowls it on a length on offJamie Smith goes back and across and tucks this into mid-wicket for a single.

Over 69

68.6

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithPitches it fullerangling onto the pads. Jamie Smith clips it to mid-wicket for a single.

68.5

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithOn the back of a length at offnipping in. Jamie Smith rocks back and taps it out to the point region.

68.4

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithLands it on a fuller lengthon off. Jamie Smith prods forward and drives it straight to the cover fielder.

68.3

Prasidh Krishna to Jamie SmithStraighter and fullerjust around off. Jamie Smith leans forward and blocks it right under his eyes.

68.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a back of a lengthoutside off. Joe Root shuffles across the off stump and taps it to the backward point region for one.

68.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootBack of a length outside offJoe Root rises with the bounce and cuts it behind square to deep backward point for a couple of quick runs.

Over 68

67.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithFull and on offSmith presses forward to keep it out.

67.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithWith a silly point in place Jadeja spears in a full ball on offSmith gets his bat out in front to block.

67.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Jamie SmithDarted in on offSmith defends it off the front foot.

67.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesOUT! CAUGHT! Ravindra Jadeja finally gets his man! This is tossed up by Jadeja around the off stump Stokes reaches out in front and goes hard on the reverse. The ball lands in front of the bat and takes the top edge and it eventually lobs off the shoulder of Stokes. It pops up for an easy catch for Shubman Gill at short third. A timely wicket for India. Stokes falls for 33 (51). England are now 302/5needing 69 more runs.

67.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootShort and on offRoot dabs it wide of cover for a single.

67.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesTurning in short and around offStokes walks outside the line of the off stump and plays the reverse to deep point for a single.

Over 67

66.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootHits the deck hard on a good lengthRoot goes deep in the crease to keep it out.

66.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn the fuller side on offRoot gets forward to defend.

66.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben StokesOn a back of a length angled into the padsStokes glances it to deep backward square leg for a single. 300 up for England. They need 71 more runs to win.

66.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben StokesEDGED FOUR! Going all south for India now! Just outside off on a fullish length just does enough to nip away from the batter. Ben Stokes brings the bat in front to push that into the off side but gets a thick healthy outside edge. With a wide first slip onthe ball passes between the keeper and the wide first slip for a boundary at deep third.

66.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben StokesFOUR! That is a glorious stroke! Fuller ball outside off nipping away. Ben Stokes jumps out of his bunker and thrashes that hard and through the covers for a boundary. Seeing off Bumrah's spell quietly and attacking the others this has been the plan by England and it has worked magnificently for the hosts of coursewith a good execution.

66.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben StokesStraight and full on offBen Stokes drills it to the left of mid off and the fielder makes the stop.

Over 66

65.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootDarted in on a nagging length on middleRoot defends with his bat close to the front pad.

65.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFOUR! Another error in the field and this has gone into the ropes! Floated up on offRoot presses forward and steers it towards backward point where Karun Nair runs in but does not get low enough. The ball goes through his legs and races away.

65.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFuller and slower on offeased to cover by Root.

65.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootShort and on offJoe guides it off the back foot to backward point.

65.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFull and around offreverse swept to deep backward point for a single by Stokes.

65.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesLands safely for Ben Stokes but did that come off the glove? Speared in on a nagging length on offStokes reaches out in front for the reverse sweep. Does not quite connect and the replays show that it indeed came off the glove. Rishabh Pant was blinded by Stokes standing in front of him and was not aware of where the ball was. It lobbed and landed beside him Stokes to his right and in front of the charging KL Rahul at leg slip.

Over 65

64.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesGoes for a full ball attacking the front padStokes helps it down to deep fine leg for a single.

64.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesOn off on a back of a lengthBen plays it back to Bumrah.

64.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesOn a hard length on offStokes rides the bounce and steers it to gully.

64.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesTighter line on a good lengthStokes stays back and defends it close to his body.

64.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesPlay and a miss! On a length wide on offStokes cannot resist seeing the width. Throws his hands at the ball and gets beaten on the outside edge.

64.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesHits the deck hard on a back of a length on offStokes stands tall and punches it to short cover.

Over 64

63.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSlower and around offRoot pats it beside the pitch on the off side.

63.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn off from around the wicketRoot blocks it out off the front foot.

63.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFull and on offStokes reverse sweeps it along the ground to deep point for one.

63.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesThis spins back in sharply and rears up a bit too on a nagging lengthStokes misses out on the reverse but Rishabh Pant does well to get his body behind the ball and prevents the ball from going past him.

63.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFull again on offStokes attempts the reverse sweep again and under edges it on the bounce to short third.

63.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesToo full for the reverse sweep on offStokes still goes for it. Gets an inside edge onto the front pad.

Over 63

62.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootOn a nagging length on offJoe tucks it off the back foot to mid-wicket.

62.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootSlanting into the right-hander on a back of a length on offRoot gets right behind the line and pushes it down the deck.

62.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesGood running! Loopy slower one from Bumrah fuller and on offStokes picks the slower one and taps it in front of mid on for a quick single.

62.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesServes it on a good length on offthe English skipper is solid in defence.

62.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesOn off on a back of a lengthStokes hangs back to block.

62.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesFull and on offdriven firmly but straight to cover by Stokes.

Over 62

61.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFlatter and fuller on the leg stump lineBen Stokes sits down and reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a single.

61.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFlatter and shorter around offBen Stokes goes for the reverse and gets it off the bottom towards short third.

61.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootSloppy from Shardul Thakur! Full and on middle Root drives it off the front foot to mid on where Thakur slides to his left but the ball gets past him. Shardul is late to get back up on his feet and by the time he recoversthe batters run three. Jadeja is not pleased one bit and rightly so. He lets Shardul know with an earful. That was really a schoolboy error from Shardul and unpardonable at this critical stage.

61.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootA beauty from Ravindra Jadeja! Angling in and then straightening on off Root brings his bat out in front to defend but plays for the ball sliding on with the arm. It sneaks past the outside edge and goes just past the off pole. Pant is late to react and puts it down. Was there an edge? The on-air commentators feel that there were two soundsbut not quite certain.

61.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootA massive appeal for LBW but turned down! It was a celebrappeal from Ravindra Jadeja and India have taken the review. This comes on with the arm on a nagging length on middle Root lunges and looks to keep it out with a straight bat. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and catches Root on the front pad. The UltraEdge shows no bat but guess whatthe Ball Tracking shows that the ball is going over the leg stump. It did not look so to the naked eye. India have no reviews left.

61.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFOUR! Expertly played! Sliding on with the arm from around the wicket full and on middle Root takes the risk of playing the reverse sweep against the angle. Manages to connect well and it goes along the groundpast short third for a boundary.

Over 61

60.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesGoes fuller just outside the off stumpStokes defends it right under his eyes. A maiden from Bumrah!

60.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesAttacking the stumps on a nagging lengthtapped to mid on.

60.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesHurls it on a good length on offBen Stokes gets right behind it. Bumrah falls over in his follow-through but no harm done.

60.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesDrags the length back on offBen rises with the bounce and stays back to defend. Gets it off the inner half beside the pitch on the leg side.

60.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesA bit of tail back into the left-hander on the fuller side on offStokes toe-ends the drive to mid off.

60.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben StokesBumrah is on the money straight away! On top of off on a back of a length from around the wicketStokes hops back and chops it down the deck.

Over 60

59.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFlatter and shorter this kicks up a bit on middleJoe rides the bounce and blocks.

59.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn the leg stump line on a lengthRoot wrists it to short mid-wicket.

59.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFull and on middleJoe gets on the front foot and knocks it to cover.

59.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesTossed up full and on off bowled from wide of the creaseStokes reaches out in front and reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a run.

59.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootThis keeps a bit low on the shorter side on offRoot pats it wide of cover and crosses over.

59.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootShort and around legRoot pads it away.

Over 59

58.6

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesFOUR! Streaky but they all count! Full and wide on offStokes frees his arms and goes for the drive. Gets it off the toe end and it races through the gap between the second slip and gully for a boundary. The runs required are now under 100 for England. They need 98 more runs.

58.5

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesOutside off on a good lengthStokes walks across the stumps and leaves the ball alone.

58.4

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesPitched up from around the wicket on offStokes firms the drive back to Shardul.

58.3

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesAngled in at the hips on a short of a lengthBen whips it off the back foot to the right of deep backward square leg for a brace.

58.2

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootOn a back of a length on middleRoot hops and nudges it through mid-wicket for a single.

58.1

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootSeaming back in on off on a lengthRoot covers the off stump and makes the leave.

Over 58

57.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesOn a fullish length on offStokes gets his hands through the ball quickly and nails the reverse sweep to deep backward point. Prasidh Krishna moves to his left to cut it off but a fumble allows the batters to take the second run.

57.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesSpinning back in sharply on a nagging length on middleStokes is taken aback by the turn and bounce and catches it on the waist.

57.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesA bit quicker outside off on a lengthBen gets outside the line of the off stump while playing the reverse. Gets beaten on the inside edge and catches it on the front pad.

57.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesTurning in on off on a nagging lengthStokes tucks it on the bounce to short leg.

57.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootOn the fuller side on middleJoe knocks it in front of mid off and takes a single.

57.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootFrom over the wicket on a nagging length around legRoot helps it towards short fine leg.

Over 57

56.6

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesOn a good length outside offStokes shoulders arms.

56.5

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesThis moves in the air towards Stokes on offBen walks across and looks to work it across with the angle. Gets a soft leading edge towards cover.

56.4

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesIn the channnel on off on a nagging lengthStokes lets it pass.

56.3

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesFuller and on offStokes lunges to block it out.

56.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesFOUR! Edged away! On a length outside offStokes gets on the front foot for the drive. Gets an outside edge that goes low and wide to the left of the diving KL Rahul at gully for a boundary.

56.1

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesFrom around the wicket on a back of a length over middle Ben Stokes walks across the stumps and shoulders arms. The ball catches Stokes on the waist and rolls behind towards deep fine leg. There was no shot offered and thereforeStokes did not run.

Over 56

55.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesFired in fuller and on offStokes reverse sweeps it all along the ground to deep point for one.

55.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesOh my goodness! Another one from Jadeja landing on the rough and shoots up a bitBen Stokes reaches out in front and swings hard for the reverse sweep. The ball spins past him and goes over the stumps. Catches Rishabh Pant on the chest.

55.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootVery full on the leg stump lineRoot reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for a single.

55.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesPushed through short and outside offcut away past point for a single by Stokes.

55.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesCaught by Sai Sudharsan at short leg and India go up in unison but the finger stays down. Shubman Gill has a word with the keeper and the bowler. Sudharsan looks convinced and India take the review. Tossed up from over the wicket on a nagging length around offStokes reaches out in front for the reverse but the ball spins past the bat and hits Ben on the right forearm before lobbing to short leg. UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat or glove involved. India lose another review and now have only one review left.

55.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben StokesWoah! This lands on the rough and spins back in sharply short and on offStokes hangs back to work it with the spin. Gets beaten by the turn as the ball bites in the surface and lobs off the body but drops in front of the batter.

Over 55

54.6

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootThis kicks up a bit on a back of a length on offRoot stays back to keep it out.

54.5

Shardul Thakur to Ben StokesFrom around the wicket on a length on middleBen Stokes brings his wrists into play and flicks it through mid-wicket. Ravindra Jadeja goes after it and puts in a slide to prevent the ball from touching the ropes. Flicks it back in and Stokes collects three to get off the mark.

54.4

Shardul Thakur to Harry BrookOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Strangled down the leg side! Two in two for Shardul Thakur and this will uplift the Indian spirits big time. An innocuous delivery sliding down leg on a length Brook walks down the track and gets inside the line for the tickle. Ends up getting a feather on it and Rishabh Pant dives to his left to pouch it. 99 in the first innings but a golden duck in the second for Brook. And now from 253/2England have slipped down to 253/4. Shardul is on a hat-trick.

54.3

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettOUT! CAUGHT! Ben Duckett cannot quite believe it! The Headingley crowd rise to applaud Duckett for what has been a knock that is worth its weight in gold. Pitched up by Thakur from around the wicket around off Duckett is sort of lured by the full ball and his eyes light up. Goes hard on the drive and cannot keep the shot along the ground. Hits it hard and low to the left of cover where the substitute fielder Nitish Kumar Reddy stays low to snaffle it. The Headingley rises in appreciation for a knock that will be remembered for a long time as Ben Duckett walks to the dressing roomscoring 149 (170). England are 253/3 now.

54.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettFuller and on offBen Duckett gets forward to defend.

54.1

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettBeaten! From around the wicket on a length on offDuckett presses forward for the drive. The ball nips away to go past the outside edge.

Over 54

53.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettLooped up full and on offBen reaches out in front and knocks it to long on for a single. Moves to 149!

53.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR! You can't keep Ben Duckett quiet for long! Tossed up by Jadeja a bit too full outside offDuckett connects with the reverse sweep and plays it fine of the man at deep backward point for a boundary.

53.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettBowled from wide of the crease fuller and on offDuckett blocks it out.

53.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFlatter and shorter outside offBen keeps it out on the off side.

53.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettSlower through the air outside off on a nagging lengthBen Duckett goes for the slog sweep but misses as the ball kicks up a bit to go over the bat.

53.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettThis spins back in sharply from the rough on a nagging lengthBen ekes out an inside edge onto the waist.

Over 53

52.6

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootThis is on a short of a good length on offRoot stands tall and pats it down the deck.

52.5

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootOn a back of a length on offRoot gets on his toes and eases it to point.

52.4

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettOn off on a good lengthsteered with an open bat face to deep backward point for one.

52.3

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettA bit of effort put by Shardul on a good length on offDuckett pushes it back to Thakur.

52.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettOn off from around the wicket on a back of a lengthDuckett hangs back to block.

52.1

Shardul Thakur to Joe RootLeg bye! On a back of a length on middleRoot takes a step down the track and walks inside the line for the tickle. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the pads beside the pitch on the leg side for a leg bye.

Over 52

51.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettSIX! WOW! Extraordinary by Ben Duckett! Bowled with a flatter trajectory on the fuller side at the stumpsBen Duckett absolutely nails the reverse sweep. Gets the hands through the ball quickly and hits it for a flat six over deep point.

51.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Joe RootStays over the wicket for the right-hander targetting the rough on the line of the leg stumpRoot brings out the reverse and plays it to deep backward point for a single.

51.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFloated up fuller and on offBen Duckett goes for the full-blooded reverse sweep. Hits it on the bounce to deep backward point for one.

51.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettOn the shorter side around offDuckett pushes it back to Jadeja.

51.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettSlower and this spins back in short and on offBen dabs it down on the leg side.

51.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettPushed through on the off stump on a nagging lengthBen plants his front foot across and tickles it to short fine leg.

Over 51

50.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn the pads on a short of a lengthtucked behind square on the leg side for a single. 9 runs off the over. England 133 more runs.

50.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Not in complete control but the boundaries continue to flow off Duckett's bat! This bumper from around the wicket climbs onto the batterBen gets his hands to ride the bounce and control the pull. Does not succeed in doing so and gets a top edge that races down to deep fine leg for four more.

50.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettComes from around the wicket now on a back of a length outside offDuckett drags the pull down to mid on.

50.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Hit with absolute authority! A half-volley from Prasidh Krishna angled acrossDuckett goes deep in the crease and gets his weight into the shot. Drills it to the left of cover for a boundary.

50.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettVery full on offBen mistimes the drive to mid off.

50.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAngled away on a nagging length on offDuckett taps it down the deck.

Over 50

49.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootPitched up outside offRoot leans forward for the drive. Miscues it off the inner half to mid-wicket.

49.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootAttacking the front pad on a lengthJoe wrists it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

49.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootFuller and closer to the off stumpJoe tucks his bat behind the front pad and leaves the ball alone.

49.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootAngling in on a back of a length outside offRoot covers the off stump and shoulders arms.

49.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootOutside off on a good lengthJoe lets it be.

49.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn off on a good length from around the wicketBen Duckett hangs his bat out a bit away from his body with no real conviction. Gets an inside edge and it drops beside the pitch on the leg side. They cross.

Over 49

48.6

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootLands it on a short of a lengthoutside off. Joe Root looks to pull that one but mistimes it to mid-wicket. He certainly missed out on that one.

48.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootThis shapes a bit in the air towards the right-hander very full on offJoe squeezes it out back to the bowler.

48.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootBowls it on a good lengthon middle and off. Joe Root clips it to mid on and Mohammed Siraj there moves to his right to cut it off.

48.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootGood running! On a good length on off Root gets on top of the bounce and guides it in the vacant point region. By the time Jasprit Bumrah runs across to his right from deep backward pointRoot gets back for the second.

48.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn the back of a lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett lets the ball come to him and dabs it to third man for a single.

48.1

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn the pads on a lengthRoot does fall a bit towards the off side but manages to flick it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 48

47.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn a lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett gets on the back foot and punches it to the off side.

47.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettFOUR! In complete control! From around the wicket this is dug in short by Bumraharound the left shoulder of the batter. The ball climbs on Ben Duckett but he does well to control the pull by rolling his wrists over the ball. Keeps it along the ground and picks the gap between deep fine leg and deep square leg for a boundary.

47.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettComes from around the wicket and bowls it on a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

47.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootA bit full attacking the front padJoe Root wrists it to the right of mid-wicket and takes the single.

47.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootFOUR! Nicely timed by Joe Root! Jasprit Bumrah serves it on the back of a length outside off stump. A bit of away movement on thatand Joe Root rocks back and opens the face of his blade to guide it through backward point for a boundary.

47.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootOn a back of a length on middleRoot flicks it off the pads to mid-wicket.

Over 47

46.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBEATEN! Another peach from Prasidh Krishna! Bowls it on a good length just around that fifth stump lineangling away from the batter. Ben Duckett plays inside the line and gets beaten on the outside edge. 'Skiddy' has looked much sharper and accurate in this spell of his and has his chest pumped out after those two quick wickets.

46.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn a good length on offkept out on the off side.

46.4

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootMix-up but no harm done! On a hard length on off Root gets on his toes to pull it away. The ball sneaks under the bat and catches him on the waist. The ball rolls in front of point and Root gets called through by Ben Duckett. The throw goes to the bowling end with Root being late to set off. The ball hits the stumps and deflects away towards mid on where the substitute fielder Nitish Kumar Reddyputs in a dive to make the stop to his right. The ball rolls away to his right off his body and Duckett wants to sneak in an overthrow and is almost halfway through before Root sends him back.

46.3

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOh my! So close! This nips back in sharply on a nagging lengthRoot is cut in half as he stays on the back foot to punch it away. Gets beaten on the inside edge and the ball sneaks over the stumps.

46.2

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootOn a good lengthangling into the batter. Joe Root flicks it straight to the mid-wicket fielder.

46.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAngled across on a back of a lengthDuckett hangs back and taps it in front of the man at cover for a single.

Over 46

45.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootOn a back of a length outside off. Joe Root rides the bounce and nudges it to the off side. England need 158 runs to win in a minimum of 50 overs remainingwith 8 wickets in hand.

45.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootHurls it fuller in length and this is bowled from wide of the crease outside offJoe lets it be.

45.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn a good lengthangling onto the off stump. Ben Duckett cuts that one from the back foot to deep backward point. Single taken.

45.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn a hard length on offDuckett hops and stabs it beside the pitch on the off side.

45.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootThis keeps low and jags back in on a good length on middleRoot is deep in his crease to deal with it. Just about manages to get some bat on it. Ekes out an inside edge to deep backward square leg for a single.

45.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Joe RootLands it on a back of a length in the channel on off Root hops backcovers the off stump and makes the leave.

Over 45

44.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Ben Duckett continues to motor along. Prasidh Krishna bowls it on the back of a lengthwide outside off. Ben Duckett sees the width and throws his hands towards it to cut it nicely to deep third man for a boundary.

44.5

Prasidh Krishna to Joe RootGets it very full on middleRoot jams it out wide of mid on and gets off the mark with a single.

44.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeOUT! DRAGGED ON! Ollie Pope will consider himself a bit unfortunate! This is the nip-backer from Prasidh on a back of a length on middle Ollie stays on the back foot and sets up to play it with a straight bat back towards the bowler. The ball jags back in off the deck to catch the inside edge. The ball goes on to hit the back thigh and it deflects back onto the stumps. Wickets in successive overs for Prasidh Krishna despite being inconsistent with his lengths. England are 206/2needing 165 more runs.

44.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettLeg bye! Too straight on the pads on a lengthDuckett fails to help it away. A leg bye is taken as the ball goes off the thigh pad towards square leg.

44.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Punished! Prasidh Krishna lands it on a short lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett gets on the back foot and it sits up nicely for him to pull through mid-wicket along the ground for a boundary. The runs are coming thick and fast for England.

44.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn a good length on middleBen Duckett gets behind the line and punches it to mid on.

Over 44

43.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ollie PopeFOUR! Nicely done! 2nd boundary in 7 balls for Pope. On the shorter side sliding on with the arm on offOllie Pope backs away and cuts it off the stumps through backward point for a boundary. 200 comes up for England. They need 170 more runs to win.

43.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ollie PopeDarted in full and on middlePope gets forward to push it to cover.

43.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ollie PopeShortishjust outside off. Ollie Pope rocks back and guides it to short third.

43.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettShort and turning into the padsBen waits for it and works it with the spin past short leg for a single.

43.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettTossed up and fulleron off. Ben Duckett gets on the front foot and taps it to mid on.

43.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR! Ben Duckett continues to reap rewards from the reverse sweep! Flat and fractionally short on offDuckett gets into the position quickly by moving across to the off side. Reaches out in front and gets on top of the bounce to hit it all along the ground. Beats the diving Prasidh Krishna at deep backward point to his left for a boundary.

Over 43

42.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeOn a good lengthwide outside off. Ollie Pope lets it go.

42.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeIn the corridor on off on a good lengthOllie Pope shoulders arms.

42.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeFOUR! Ollie Pope gets off the mark with a boundary! Prasidh Krishna serves it on the full lengthangling on the pads. Ollie Pope uses his wrists and flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a boundary.

42.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ollie PopeIn the channel on off on a nagging lengthleft alone by Pope.

42.2

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyOUT! CAUGHT! Prasidh Krishna finds the edge and India finally have a breakthrough! End of a fine knock from Zak Crawley. He has set up the chase nicely for his side. Prasidh corrects his length and goes full this time. The ball moves away in the air and Crawley is lured into the drive. Does not move his feet much and goes at it with his hands. Gets an outside edge that goes straight to KL Rahul at first slip. Rahul stays side on and takes it to his right at chest height. Rahul seemed to indicate that the ball climbed on him. Crawley falls for 65 (126). England are now 188/1needing 183 more runs.

42.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Clubbed! Prasidh Krishna bangs into the wicket but fails to get it high enough to trouble the batteraround off. This sits up to be hit and Crawley swats it with a flat bat to the right of a diving Jasprit Bumrah at mid on for a boundary.

Over 42

41.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFulleroutside off. Ben Duckett prods forward and blocks it to the bowler.

41.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFloated up fuller and slower on offZak presses forward and taps it with soft hands in front of cover for a single.

41.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFuller and on the leg stump. Zak Crawley pads it away to the off side.

41.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettA bit too short on offBen Duckett premeditates for the reverse and waits a bit to adjust to the length. Plays it down to deep third for a single.

41.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettSlower and shortishon the off stump. Ben Duckett lunges forward and defends it back to the bowler.

41.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyShort and around the padsZak goes on the back foot and flicks it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 41

40.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBowls it on a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett prods forward and blocks it to mid off.

40.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyShort of full on offZak Crawley presses forward and taps it in front of cover and pinches in a quick single.

40.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett steers it to deep backward point for a single.

40.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettSWING AND A MISS! Speared fuller and just outside off. Ben Duckett clears the front leg to smash it down the groundbut misses.

40.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn a back of a lengthangling into the stumps. Zak Crawley taps it to the right of the bowler for a quick single.

40.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOutside off on a hard lengthBen Duckett cuts it away to deep backward point for a single.

Over 40

39.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFulleron the off stump. Ben Duckett once again sits down on his knee and reverse sweeps it to deep backward point for one.

39.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettLength spinning in from offstabbed back to the bowler off the back foot.

39.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR! HUNDRED FOR BEN DUCKETT! What a flamboyant innings from him His 6th Test century! An inning of high caliber and quality. Jadeja floats it fuller and keeps it in front of the stumps. Ben Duckett premeditates it and reverse sweeps it to deep point for a boundary. The Headingley crowd is on its feet cheering in jubilation as Duckett celebrates with a leap of joy with the mizzle in the background. Batted under extreme conditions even got dropped on 98 just a few moments backand has produced a gem of a knock so far for his side.

39.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFlighted fuller on middleclipped to short leg.

39.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettQuicker and fulleroutside off. Ben Duckett sits down on one knee and looks to reverse sweep but misses it.

39.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR BYES! England need under 200 now! Full and spinning sharply across the batter down leg. Ben Duckett looks to flick it awaybut misses and the ball spins far away from the keeper's right and races away to the deep fine leg fence.

Over 39

38.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyBowls it on a good lengthangling onto the pads. Zak Crawley looks to clip it to the leg side but misses it and wears it on the front thigh pad. A half-hearted appeal of LBW from Mohammed Siraj as it looks like going down the leg side.

38.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettIN THE AIR... DROPPED! Yashasvi Jaiswal is the culprit for one more time and Mohammed Siraj just cannot believe it! Hands on his waist for him and is really hot under the collar! Nothing going India's way quite really! Mohammed Siraj bowls a well-directed short ball angling into the batter's body. Ben Duckett gets the ball high on his shoulder height and shapes to pull. Gets a top edge and the ball flies behind square on the leg side. Yashasvi Jaiswal from deep backward square leg runs in and dives forward to scoop the ball but doesn't cling on to it and shells it. A single taken and more importantlyDuckett is offered a reprieve. It's been just that kind of a Test for Jaiswal in the field. The ball has just followed him and he hasn't held on to the chances he's got. But that should have been taken even by the standards of regulation catching.

38.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett opens his arms and cuts it straight to the gully fielder.

38.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFull and wide on offBen Duckett cuts this to the left of deep backward point. Shardul Thakur scoots to his left and dives to intercept the ball. Two taken.

38.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a nagging length angling onto the off stump. Ben Duckett gets on the front foot and closes the face of the bat earlyand gets a leading edge to mid off.

38.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBEATEN! Around the stumpstouch full and nibbling away. Ben Duckett is drawn on the front foot and has a poke at it. The ball beats the bat by just a kitten whisker.

Over 38

37.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFuller and outside off. Ben Duckett gets forward and taps it to long on for a single.

37.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettOver the stumps. Lands on one of those roughs outside off on a length. It bites off the pitch and spins back sharply in and bouncing offflummoxing Duckett who sways away from the line to leave.

37.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR! Another reverse sweep from Ben Duckett! Ravindra Jadeja lands it fuller and outside leg. Ben Duckett once again sits down on one knee and reverse sweeps it to the deep cover region for a boundary.

37.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFlat and full on middleBen Duckett blocks it out to the pitch.

37.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFOUR! Innovative and mighty effective! Ravindra Jadeja bowls it fulleron the stumps. Ben Duckett gets down on one knee and nails the reverse sweep to the deep point region for a boundary.

37.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettTossed up full and on offBen Duckett pushes it back to the bowler.

Over 37

36.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyLands it on the short of a lengthoutside off. Zak Crawley rocks back and pulls it to the deep mid-wicket region for a couple of runs.

36.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFull and straight on offZak Crawley presses forward and knocks it to cover.

36.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyOn a good lengthjust around the off stump. Zak Crawley prods forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

36.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyCannons this on a hard length on off Zak Crawley goes for the defencebut inside edges on the front pad.

36.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleySlower ball full and outside offZak Crawley sees it closely and taps it out.

36.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFOUR! More runs! This is really good batting! Touch full and and angling on middle Zak Crawley prods forward and uses his wrists to flick it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Over 36

35.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettEDGED FOUR! More frustrations for India! And runs off every ball in this over! An away shape from off on the back of a length. Ben Duckett with a tentative poke at itgets a thick outside edge and the ball goes through the gap between the keeper and KL Rahul at second slip for a boundary. There is no first slip but Rahul gestures that it would have bounced in front.

35.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyAims the middle poledoes Siraj as he falls over on the follow-through. Zak Crawley brings his bat in front and gets a thick inside edge. The ball rolls to deep backward square leg for a single.

35.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBashes the length hard on offBen Duckett hops off to stay leg side and guides it to deep backward point for a single.

35.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFOUR! Gets it through! Pitched up by Siraj on offBen Duckett gets his hands through the ball and drives it to the right of mid off. Prasidh Krishna moves to his right and dives to make the stop. He does get to the ball but it bounces past him for a boundary. Siraj feels that Prasidh should have done better there.

35.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFIFTY FOR CRAWLEY! 17th Test half-century for Crawley and it has come at a crucial time for England. Honing in at the stumps on a lengthZak presses forward and pushes it in front of mid on and crosses over.

35.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettTailing back into the pads from around the wicket on a lengthBen Duckett flicks it in front of square on the leg side for a single.

Over 35

34.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFairly outside offnibbling away. Another leave from Crawley. 9 runs from this over.

34.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyNagging length outside offZak leaves.

34.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Into the gap and they have sneaked two boundaries off Bumrah's over! Back of a lengthswinging into the batter. Zak Crawley with a half prod forward flicks this into the vacant deep square leg region for a boundary.

34.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleySpears fuller and angling in on the stumpsZak Crawley pushes this to mid on.

34.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettNips away from outside offon a length. An easy back foot cut for Duckett through point for a single.

34.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettFOUR! Lovely shot! Bumrah goes full from around the stumps angling in on middle and leg. Ben Duckett with a short back liftbrings it down to play with the angle and creams it wide of mid on for a boundary.

Over 34

33.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyBEATEN! Outswinger on a back of a length outside off. Zak Crawley has a tentative poke at itand the ball beats the bat.

33.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyThat has stung Rishabh Pant behind the stumps! Outside off on a fuller length nips away a touch. Zak leaves and the ball reaches the keeper on the bounce. Pant gets low to grab the ball to his right but is hit on the exposed areajust above the knee roll.

33.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAngling onto the pads Ben Duckett gets across to flick it awaybut misses. The ball deflects off his thigh pad and rolls behind the square on the leg side. They get a leg bye.

33.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleySingles just keep coming for England! Inswinger on a fuller lengthon middle and leg. Zak Crawley clips this all along the turf for a single at deep mid-wicket.

33.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettGood length just outside offcut away off the back foot to deep point for a single.

33.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAhh this curves sharply back into the batter on a length. Ben Duckett is caught off guard and with less space to work with. Tries to work this acrossbut misses and is hit high on the thigh pad. The ball rolls behind to the gully region.

Over 33

32.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettGoes around the stumps on a hard length outside offBen Duckett slashes it off the back foot and gets a single at deep backward point. 6 runs off this Bumrah over.

32.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettNagging length shaping in on offBen Duckett pins this to the leg side.

32.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAnother couple! Fuller one on offBen Duckett pushes it off the inner half of the bat and the ball goes between mid-wicket and square leg. Ravindra Jadeja is after it from the inner ring as the batters scamper for the second. They look for the third but Jadeja is quick enough to pick and throw it back to the bowler. Just two then.

32.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettStraighter and on the stumpsfuller in length. Ben Duckett flicks this to deep backward square leg for a quick couple of runs.

32.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettSpeared outside legon a length. Ben Duckett gets inside the line and misses to whip that away.

32.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyEngland keep chipping away with these singles! Fullish on offZak Crawley opens the bat face and guides this past backward point for a single. England now need 250 runs to win.

Over 32

31.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBack of a length on top of offBen Duckett gets right behind the line and bunts it on the pitch.

31.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFull and angling in on off Zak Crawley gets forward to blockbut it goes off the inside half to deep backward square leg for a single.

31.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyNagging length just outside offZak Crawley presses ahead and defends it out.

31.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleySprayed down legon a good length. Zak Crawley misses the flick and the ball goes to the left of Pant who dives and stops to his left.

31.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyJAFFA! This one angles in and moves away from off on a fullish length. Zak Crawley brings his bat in front to blockbut plays inside the line and is beaten past the outside edge.

31.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyBEATEN! Shaping in from outside off on a length. Lands and stays low a touch. Zak Crawley draws his front foot out to work that to coverbut misses. It passes just above the off pole and Pant dives to his left to collect it.

Over 31

30.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettLength ball on middle and legpushed to mid on.

30.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyA huge LBW appeal from Bumrah and the Indians but the umpire denies. Possibly going down leg and Bumrah by his expressions he knows it. After a streak of balls outside off he angles this into the batteron a fuller length. Zak Crawley looks to work that across but plays all over it and the ball thuds on the front pad. The batters sneak a leg bye in as the ball rolls wide of point.

30.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyKeeps the line of attack outside offon a hard length. Zak Crawley shoulders arms.

30.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleySome lateral movement outside offon a good length. Zak Crawley offers no shot. The ball curves away behind the stumps and Pant dives to grab it on the bounce to his right.

30.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyPitched outside off on a length nibbling awayleft alone by Zak.

30.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettTap and run! Back of a length moving a shy bit away from offBen Duckett lets the ball arrive and taps it on its head to backward point for a single.

Over 30

29.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyBowls full and on the off stump Zak Crawley pushes this firmly to mid on. England need 254 runs to winwith all 10 wickets intact. And that will be LUNCH ON DAY 5!

29.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFuller in length speared on offZak Crawley presses forward and blocks right under his eyes.

29.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettA slight inward curve on it on a nagging lengthBen Duckett works this behind square on the leg side for a single.

29.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFull and on offBen Duckett gets behind it to defend.

29.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFull and straigth on offBen blocks it watchfully.

29.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettMohammed Siraj is back on and begins with a length ball on off Ben Duckett tucks it to the leg sidejust beside the pitch.

Over 29

28.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFOUR BYES! Salt on wounds! Down the leg stumpon a shortish length. Zak Crawley misses to lay his bat on the ball and it rises with the bounce to beat the dive of Pant and races down to deep fine leg.

28.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyHow close was that? Hands on heads behind the stumps. Angles it into the batter does Bumrah with some bounce on it. Zak Crawley chips it straight and flat to the bowler. The ball arrives at knots to Jasprit Bumrah who bends low to his left. Even gets his left hand on the ball but since it hit his wrist it goes down. So a chance put down. A tough onethough.

28.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettBumrah goes for an inswinging yorker on off but slips in a low full toss Ben Duckett crouches and drives it with a straight batpast mid off. Mohammed Siraj from short cover sprints after the ball and stops it before the ropes. Three taken.

28.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAn appeal for LBW from Bumrah but the umpire is unmoved. Bumrah looks at Gill but they do not opt for a review. Back of a length on that in-between length nipping in. Ben Duckett gets across and tries to nudge it into the leg sidebut plays over the line and is hit on the front thigh pad. Probably doing a bit too much to go down leg.

28.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettA visible outward movement from offfull in length. Ben Duckett presses ahead and stabs it to short cover.

28.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettA thin shape away from offon a length. Ben Duckett solidly blocks it back.

Over 28

27.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleySlows it up full and on the stumps Zak Crawley tries to sweep that awaybut the ball gets sliced off the bat and pops onto his chest before dropping on the pitch.

27.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyAround off and fullZak Crawley defends it off the inside half to short leg.

27.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFull and tossed on middleZak eases it out to cover.

27.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyNice and full on offdefended on the front foot.

27.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettDrag the length but darts it on offBen Duckett hangs back and punches this past the vacant mid off region for a single. Jadeja chases the ball through to the deep and keeps it to one.

27.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFloated fuller and around off spinning in a touchpushed into the leg side by Duckett.

Over 27

26.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyAngles it into the batter now on a lengthZak Crawley plays with a straight bat and pins this to mid-wicket. No movement whatsoever for Bumrah as well.

26.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyHard length around offZak Crawley with a confident front foot block.

26.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyLaser-straight on middle full in lengthworked across into the leg side.

26.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyGoes fuller again does Bumrah around off. Zak Crawley prods forward to push this into the off sidebut gets it off the inner half of the bat as the ball rolls to mid on.

26.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyOver the stumps full and straight on offCrawley leans and pushes this back to the bowler.

26.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAround the stumps back of a length outside offBen Duckett cuts it away to deep point for a single.

Over 26

25.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyTossed up full in lengthjust around middle and off. Zak Crawley watchfully defends it out.

25.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFloated fuller and on offZak Crawley leans on it and defends it straight.

25.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyLength on middletucked with soft hands to short leg.

25.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettDuckett shows his cards early by switching his stance and Jadeja darts it on the leg stump line. Ben Duckett is through his reverse and hits off the toe end of the bat wide of point for a single.

25.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettAims the off pole full in lengthclipped across to mid-wicket.

25.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettAround off full darted inblocked straight back by Duckett.

Over 25

24.6

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyPitched fuller and outside off cutting away. Zak Crawley presses ahead to drive through cover but gets a thickhealthy outside edge that runs down to deep third. The man from deep backward point mops it up. Two taken.

24.5

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleySTRAIGHT UP... Lands safe! Shortish delivery from Prasidh nipping back in. Zak Crawley mistimes the pull shot over mid-wicket but luckily for himthe ball lands between the mid-wicket and the converging deep square leg fielder. Two taken.

24.4

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleySwing and a miss! Prasidh appeals for a caught behind but not entertained by the umpire. Short of a length jagging back into the batter from off. Zak Crawley shapes up to pull it acrossbut it stays a tad low and beats the inside edge.

24.3

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyFOUR! The 100 is up for England! That is a confident stroke! On the back of a length just outside offenough width for Zak to work with. He hits that on the rise and finds the gap through cover-point for a cracking boundary.

24.2

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyHard length on offnipping back in. Zak Crawley nudges this to short mid-wicket.

24.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn middle on a length. Ben Duckett tucks this through mid-wicket for a single. Ohno! Prasidh has overstepped here and it is a No Ball.

24.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFractionally fulljust around off. Ben Duckett crouches and punches this straight to cover.

Over 24

23.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettFuller and outside off. Ben Duckett sits down on one knee and reverse sweeps it to the deep backward point fielder for a run.

23.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFuller and outside offZak Crawley drills this to the left of the bowler. Ravindra Jadeja dives on the follow-through to stop it but the ball evades him and rolls down to long off for a single.

23.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleySlower and fulleron the off stump. Zak Crawley lunges forward and blocks it back to the bowler.

23.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyAround the stumps again. Floated fuller and on middle and leg. Zak Crawley presses forward to block. The ball goes off the inside edge to the left of backward short leg fielder who dives to stop it.

23.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettShortishjust outside the off stump. Ben Duckett tucks it to the square leg region for a single.

23.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyStarts from around the stumps does Jadeja lands it on a length outside offpunched off the back foot by Crawley to deep cover for a single.

Over 23

22.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFullerand on the off stump line. Ben Duckett clips it to deep mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

22.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBowls from a wider angle but sprays it across the batter and down leg. Ben Duckett misses to flick that away. Rishabh Pant behind the stumpsflings himself to the right and grabs the ball while being airborne.

22.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettThat one kicks off from the surface! Prasidh Krishna bowls it on a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett looks to drive that one but misses on the outside edge. Rishabh Pant did well behind the wicket to gather over his head.

22.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAngles it further in from middle on a lengthBen Duckett tucks this with soft hands towards the deep mid-wicket region. Sai Sudharsan sprints to his right from deep square leg and mops it up. Two taken.

22.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett mistimes the drive to the short cover fielder.

22.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyOn off tailing in a shy bitZak Crawley pushes this full ball to the left of mid on and pinches in a quick single.

Over 22

21.6

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyOn a full lengthangling onto the pads. Zak Crawley clips it to the mid on region where Jasprit Bumrah runs to his right and keeps it to one.

21.5

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyBack of a length going straight over top of offZak Crawley presses forward and knocks it to point.

21.4

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Nicely driven by Zak Crawley! Shardul Thakur serves it on a fuller length and around the off-stump line. Zak Crawley strides forward and gets into a nice position to drive it through cover for a boundary.

21.3

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyAims the sticks does Shardul on a lengthCrawley flicks this to short mid-wicket.

21.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettFIFTY up for Ben Duckett! Excellent start for him and he will be looking to convert this into a big one! Shardul Thakur bowls it on the back of a lengthangling onto the pads. Ben Duckett tucks it away to deep square leg for a single to bring up his half century.

21.1

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettAround the stumps good lengthangling in on off. Ben Duckett nudges this straight to short mid-wicket.

Over 21

20.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn the back of a lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett stays back and guides it to deep backward point for a one. Good over for England as 9 runs come from it.

20.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! This is going to frustrate Shubman Gill a lot! A short ball outside offnipping in. Ben Duckett swivels and pulls this behind square on the leg side for a boundary at deep backward square leg.

20.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettGoes fullerjust outside the off stump. Ben Duckett fends it to mid on.

20.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOh trying to be a bit adventurous there! He is usually good at playing those scoops but has failed to execute them twice today. Yard behind full and outside off angling in. Ben Duckett shuffles a long way across to play the scoop shotbut mistimes it off the toe end and it hits his right bicep before rolling onto the pitch.

20.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettGood comeback from Prasidh Krishna! Bowls it on a good lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett throws his hands toward it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

20.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! That is a classic cricketing stroke! Touch full from 'Skiddy' around offBen Duckett leans onto the ball and neatly times this between mid off and cover for a boundary. Holds the pose after completing the shot as well. He has looked really confident from the first ball.

Over 20

19.6

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyBowls it on a good lengthon off. Zak Crawley drives it straight back to the bowler.

19.5

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettShortish delivery but angling on the padsfrom around the stumps. Ben Duckett steers this down to deep fine leg for a single.

19.4

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettOn the back of a lengthangling onto the off stump. Ben Duckett rocks back and blocks it to the cover region.

19.3

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyShade outside off on a lengthZak Crawley rises with the bounce and guides it to deep backward point for a single. ENGLAND NEED 300 RUNS TO WIN NOW!

19.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettOn a back of a lengthangling on middle and leg. Ben Duckett clips it to deep backward square leg for one.

19.1

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyQuick tap and run and it is cheered by the crowd! Short of a good length on offZak Crawley presses forward and stabs the ball on the pitch. It bounces and rolls behind towards the slips. Duckett is already through for a single and Crawley puts his skates on to reach to the other end before one of the slip fielders runs forward and picks the ball.

Over 19

18.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Pulled away nicely! Prasidh Krishna serves it short in lengthangling onto the off stump. Ben Duckett stays on the back foot and pulls it along the ground to the left of mid on for a boundary.

18.5

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyAttacks the off pole does Krishna nipping in off the deck. Zak Crawley prods forward to defendbut gets an inside edge and the ball rolls behind square on the leg side for a single.

18.4

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyOn the back of a lengthangling into the batter. Zak Crawley looks to flick that one but gets an inside edge and wears it high on the thigh pad.

18.3

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyHard length over the top of offZak Crawley gets forward and blocks it straight back to the bowler.

18.2

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyBowls it on a good lengthjust outside off. Zak Crawley gets forward and looks to defend but gets a thick outside edge to gully.

18.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyNagging length angling on the padsZak Crawley misses to flick that away and is hit on the front pad.

Over 18

17.6

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyLands it on a full lengthangling on middle and leg. Zak Crawley clips it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

17.5

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyAt the stumps on a lengthZak Crawley whips it firmly but Karun Nair at short mid-wicket gets low to his left to cut it off.

17.4

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyOn a nagging length on offZak Crawley dabs it down on the off side.

17.3

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettToo straight from Thakur again on a back of a lengthBen Duckett tucks it off the pads to deep mid-wicket for one.

17.2

Shardul Thakur to Ben DuckettFOUR! Loosner from Shardul Thakur gets punished! Shardul Thakur serves it on a fuller length and slants on the pads from around the wicket. Ben Duckett flicks it to fine leg for a boundary.

17.1

Shardul Thakur to Zak CrawleyStarts with a full ball on offZak Crawley pushes it down the ground with a straight bat and sets off for a quick single. Ravindra Jadeja is quick to his left at mid on and also scores a direct hit at the bowling end but Crawley is in.

Over 17

16.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Prasidh Krishna serves it on a fuller length and wide outside off stump. Ben Duckett leans forward and throws his hands to drive it between mid-off and cover for a boundary.

16.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAmbitious attempt! On a good length outside offBen Duckett walks across his stumps and goes for the scoop but fails to connect.

16.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettOn a good lengthangling into the batter. Ben Duckett comes on the front foot and blocks it.

16.3

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettAnother play and a miss! Bowled from wide of the crease on the fuller sideBen goes for the flashy drive away from his body and gets beaten as the ball nips away.

16.2

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR BYES! 50 up for England! Prasidh Krishna bowls it on the good length just outside the off stump. Ben Duckett shoulder arms at it and it doesn't bounce much. Rishabh Pant bends low and gets his body behind it to collect the ball but gets a bad bounce in front of him and it goes over his right leg to the fence behind for a four byes. Can't blame the keeper therebut India cannot afford such freebies.

16.1

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBeaten! Pitched up from around the wicket just outside offBen Duckett has a fiddle at the delivery away from his body and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Over 16

15.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn the good length outside off. Zak Crawley leans forward and looks to drive itbut mistimes it to the mid off region.

15.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a back of a length on offBen Duckett punches it towards cover where Shardul Thakur makes a half-stop. They cross.

15.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyZak Crawley survives! Angling into the right-hander on a good length on middle Crawley walks across his stumps and also takes a couple of steps down the track. Has a swipe across the line but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets hit on the back leg. A leg bye is taken as the ball rolls behind on the leg side. Shubman Gill asks a couple of questions to the men behind the bat - first if there is any bat and secondlyif it is doing too much? Gill takes the review with a couple of seconds left on the timer. This looks close on the replays. There is no bat involved on UltraEdge but the Ball Tracking shows that the impact is more than 3 metres and the ball is going past the leg stump. India lose a review.

15.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn off on a good lengthZak Crawley is solid in defence.

15.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyGood lengthon the off stump line. Zak Crawley blocks it to mid-wicket.

15.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyShaping in a touch on off on a lengthZak Crawley knocks it to mid on with a straight bat.

Over 15

14.6

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettBowls from a wider angle slants it on the fuller length swinging onto the stumps. Ben Duckett drives it back to the bowler. Prasidh Krishna on his follow-through gets his hand on the balland it deflects on the stump but Crawley has his bat inside the crease.

14.5

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettFOUR! Not in full control but Ben Duckett will take it! Prasidh Krishna errs in line and offers width on off on a back of a lengthDuckett throws his hands at the ball. Gets a thickish outside edge that flies well over the man at gully.

14.4

Prasidh Krishna to Ben DuckettComes from around the wicket and bowls it on the back of a lengthangling into the batter. Ben Duckett drives it to cover.

14.3

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyFull and on middleclipped behind square on the leg side for a single.

14.2

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyOn a lengthon middle and off. Zak Crawley works it to mid on.

14.1

Prasidh Krishna to Zak CrawleyNails the yorker first up and the ball moves away in the air on offZak Crawley gets his bat down in time to keep it out.

Over 14

13.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a back of a lengthon off. Ben Duckett prods forward and defends it back to the bowler.

13.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettLength-delivery just outside offpunched solidly to the cover fielder.

13.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a nagging lengthangling into the batter. Ben Duckett gets on the front foot and fends it to the leg side.

13.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettFOUR! Just past the fielder! A full ball from Siraj angling in from off with some bounce. Ben Duckett prods forward to cream the cover drive but due to that extra bounce the ball hits the upper part of the bat just below the stickerand is chipped to the right of mid on. The fielder dives full-stretch to his right but the ball evades him and races down the ground for a boundary.

13.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn the back of a lengthon the off stump line. Zak Crawley taps it to the backward point region for a single.

13.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFull and on offZak Crawley gets a good stride in and pushes it to mid off.

Over 13

12.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettPitches it on the full lengthoutside off. Ben Duckett once again looks to drive but mistimes it straight back to the bowler.

12.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn a back of a length outside off this keeps a bit lowBen Duckett slashes at the ball but gets it off the toe end of the bat towards gully.

12.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettBowls fullerangling onto the off stump. Ben Duckett looks to drive that one but gets the inner half of the bat to mid on.

12.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettA bit wide on off on a lengthBen Duckett thought about going after it but eventually bailed out of the shot and withdrew his bat.

12.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettLands it on the full lengthon the fifth stump line. Ben Duckett prods forward to block it back to the bowler.

12.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn off on a back of a lengthBen Duckett stands tall and dabs it beside the pitch on the off side.

Over 12

11.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyA loud shout for LBW but that looked high! The sharp nip-backer from Siraj on a back of a length on middleZak is already standing outside the crease and looks to work it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. Gets beaten on the inside edge and catches it high on the thigh pad.

11.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyDelivers it on the line of the off stump on a lengthCrawley taps it to mid off along the ground.

11.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyHoning in on the front pad a bit fullZak Crawley presents a straight bat and eases it to mid on.

11.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyKeeps it on off on a lengthZak Crawley is standing outside the crease to negate the movement and manages to push it to mid off.

11.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyWow! Wobble-seam delivery by Siraj from over the wicket on a good length outside the off stump Crawley walks closer to the line of the ball to drive it away. The ball jags back in and keeps a bit low as well to cut Zak in half before sneaking through the gap between bat and the pad. It passes just above the off pole and Rishabh Pant dives low to his left to gather it. Pant appeals for a caught behind and seeing him Siraj too chips in a slight enquirybut the umpire shakes his head. A pearler of a delivery nonetheless.

11.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettSlanting in on a back of a length on middleDuckett hops and tucks it to deep square leg for one.

Over 11

10.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAttacking the off stump on a lengthBen nudges it off the front foot down to deep backward square leg for a single.

10.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettFractionally wide on a back of a lengthDuckett dabs it with a horizontal bat but straight to backward point.

10.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettNot that wide for the cut on a short of a lengthBen Duckett hangs back and frees his arms for the cut but ends up chopping it down beside him.

10.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyOn the fuller side around off Zak Crawley just leans into the drive and does not try to hit it too hard. Just times it through point. Ravindra Jadeja goes after it from backward point and puts in a slide to prevent the ball from reaching the fence. Flicks the ball away from the fence but by thenthe batters run three.

10.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyFirst ball that has kept a bit low today! In the channel on off on a back of a lengthZak Crawley shoulders arms. The ball goes on the bounce to Rishabh Pant who gets his body behind the ball and manages to make the stop.

10.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyBumrah to Crawley for the first time today! On a good length on offZak plays it back to the bowler with a straight bat.

Over 10

9.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleySpears in a full ball on offZak Crawley sets up to drive it down the ground. The bat turns in his hand and it rolls off the inner half in front of mid on. Prasidh Krishna is caught on his heels there and Crawley pinches a quick single.

9.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFuller on offCrawley eases it off the front foot to cover.

9.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFirst sign of aggression from England! This is on a good length outside offZak Crawley premeditatedly walks across the stumps and tries to play the pick-up shot. Has a swipe across the line but the ball is not full enough and Crawely gets beaten on the outside edge.

9.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyIn the corridor of off a bit of inward movement off the deck on a good lengthZak Crawley blocks it out solidly off the front foot.

9.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyLands it on a length on offCrawley pats it off the front foot towards cover.

9.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyPitched up by Siraj on off Zak opens the bat face slightlygets forward and guides it through point. Ravindra Jadeja sprints to his right from deep backward point and mops it up. Two runs taken.

9.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyNO BALL! Seaming back in on a length on middleZak Crawley takes a step towards the ball and tries to push it down the ground with a straight bat. Gets an inside edge on the front pad. Siraj has overstepped.

Over 9

8.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAnother full ball aimed at the sticks Ben Duckett brings his wrists into play and clips it well but can't get it past Shardul Thakur at a shortish square leg. England have been watchful so far but at the same time India’s bowling has been disciplinedand the batters have shown due respect to it.

8.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettSlightly fuller on the off stumpBen Duckett plants his front foot forward and wristily plays it to mid on.

8.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettContinues to hone in around the off stump on a nagging lengthBen Duckett stays back and defends it close to his body.

8.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAttacking the stumps from around the wicket on a lengthDuckett brings his bat at an angle and works it towards mid-wicket.

8.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn a good length on offBen Duckett waits back and eases it to cover.

8.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettBeaten! Just outside the off stump on a good lengthBen Duckett is forced to play at it due to the angle. Brings his bat out in front and there is not much movement off the deck but the ball kicks up to whistle past the outside edge.

Over 8

7.6

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn the shorter side on offBen gets on top of the bounce and knocks it wide of cover for a single.

7.5

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettBashes the hard length on offBen Duckett gets behind the line and stabs it down the deck.

7.4

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettAngling into the left-hander on middle on a short of a lengthBen Duckett hops and jabs it along the ground to mid on.

7.3

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn middle and leg on a nagging lengthBen Duckett tucks it to the man at mid-wicket.

7.2

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettSwitches to around the wicket for the left-hander and pulls the length back slightly on offDuckett guides it towards gully.

7.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyZeroining in on the front pad on a lengthZak Crawley presents a straight bat out in front. Ekes out an inside edge that rolls through square leg for a single.

Over 7

6.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettAn absolute beauty by Bumrah to end the day's first over! This angles in and then nips away late from the left-hander on off on a good length Ben Duckett is squared up completely and even Rishabh Pant is moving to his rightexpecting the ball to go on with the angle. The ball zips past the outside edge and Pant stretches out his left hand and dives to make the stop.

6.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettJust outside the off stump on a nagging lengthBen Duckett covers the line of the ball and pats it to mid on with a straight bat.

6.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettBowled from slightly wide of the crease slanting into the pads on a good lengthDuckett misses out on the tickle. Zak Crawley wants to sneak in a leg bye as the ball rolls in front of square leg but Ben sends him back.

6.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettFOUR! Ben Duckett and England are underway on Day 5! Bumrah serves it on a back of a length outside offBen hangs on the back foot and rides the bounce nicely. Punches it all along the ground through covers for a boundary.

6.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettHits the deck hard and hurls it on a hard length on offBen hangs back and dabs it down the deck whilst taking the bottom hand off the handle of the bat.

6.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettStarts from around the wicket and lands it on a good length around offBen Duckett watchfully pushes it to short cover.

Over 6

5.6

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyAround off on a lengthCrawley presses forward to stab it beside the pitch on the off side. That will be STUMPS on Day 4!

5.5

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleySpeared in on off a bit fullZak defends it with a straight bat.

5.4

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyFull and sliding on with the arm on middleZak Crawley blocks it out off the front foot.

5.3

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettVery full aiming at the rough outside the off stumpBen Duckett plants his front foot across and plays the paddle past the man at backward short leg for one.

5.2

Ravindra Jadeja to Zak CrawleyA hint of turn on the fuller side outside offZak gets a good stride in and pushes it to the left of cover for one more.

5.1

Ravindra Jadeja to Ben DuckettJadeja begins from over the wicket and lands it short around offBen Duckett walks across and gets closer to the line. Flicks it through square leg for a single.

Over 5

4.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleySliding down leg on a nagging lengthZak Crawley misses the tickle.

4.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn middle on a lengthBen Duckett makes use of the angle and wrists it to the left of mid on. The ball gets past the despairing dive of Mohammed Siraj at mid on. Sai Sudharsan from mid-wicket puts in a chase and manages to pull it back in. Three runs taken.

4.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettPitched up on offBen shows the full face of the bat and just pushes it to the left of the bowler. Jasprit Bumrah sticks out his left hand but the ball goes under the hand and races past Mohammed Siraj at mid on to his right. Siraj goes after it and cuts it off with a slide. Two runs taken.

4.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettSlightly fuller outside offDuckett watchfully lets it go.

4.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettNearly dragged it back onto the stumps! On a length outside offBen leaves his bat hanging and gets an inside edge onto the back thigh.

4.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettJasprit Bumrah comes from around the wicket for the first time in the innings for Ben Duckett. Lands it just outside the off stump on a good lengthDuckett is a bit tentative on the shot and ekes out an inside edge onto the pads.

Over 4

3.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyGoes fuller this time around the sixth stumpZak Crawley has his off stump covered whilst making the leave.

3.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyCorrects his line does Siraj. This nips back a bit on middle on a nagging lengthZak stays on the back foot to deal with it and gets beaten on the inside edge to wear it high on the thigh pad.

3.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Flayed away! Too wide this time on a back of a lengthCrawley gets the width he needs and he throws his hands at the ball. Gets it up and over backward point for four more.

3.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFOUR! Lovely shot! Siraj gets his line wrong. Sprays a length ball on the padsZak brings his wrists into play and flicks it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary.

3.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyChance? Did that carry? Full and swinging away outside offZak Crawley cashes in on the width and creams the drive. It lands just short of Sai Sudharsan at diving in front and the ball hits him just above the wrist.

3.1

Mohammed Siraj to Ben DuckettOn a back of a length on offDuckett gets on his toes and punches it to deep point for a single.

Over 3

2.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyThis seams away sharply off the deck and kicks up a bit but well outside off and Crawley offers no shot.

2.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyIndecision! Just outside the off stump on a good lengthZak Crawley is a bit late to withdraw his bat. Leaves his bat hanging and the ball rolls off the toe end of the bat towards the slip cordon.

2.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyZeroing in on the front pad on a good lengthZak brings his bat out in front and pushes it to mid on.

2.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyBowled from slightly wide of the crease on the off stump on a good lengthZak Crawley defends it right under his eyes.

2.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettOn the pads on a lengthBen turns it to the right of deep fine leg and gets off the mark with a single.

2.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettThis is pushed across the left-hander from over the wicket by Bumrah on a good lengthBen Duckett lets the ball go past him.

Over 2

1.6

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyMohammed Siraj starts with a maiden! Nice and full just outside the off stumpZak Crawley is solid in defence.

1.5

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyJagging back in on a good length on offCrawley adjusts to the inward movement and tucks it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

1.4

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyHurls it on a short of a length on the line of the off stumpZak Crawley stands tall and pats it to mid on with a straight bat.

1.3

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyFuller in length and moving away in the airnot close enough to make the batter play and Zak is happy to leave that alone.

1.2

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyOn a nagging length on top of offZak Crawley hangs back and looks to keep it out with soft hands. The ball rolls off the outer half towards backward point.

1.1

Mohammed Siraj to Zak CrawleyIn the channel on off on a good length swinging awayCrawley leaves the ball alone.

Over 1

0.6

Jasprit Bumrah to Ben DuckettRisky leave! Ben Duckett expects the ball to go across him with the angle but this shapes back in late and Ben does not have his off stump covered. Sees the ball zipping past the off pole.

0.5

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyOn the fuller side on offCrawley pushes a bit out in front with a straight bat. Gets it off the outer half and it dribbles past backward point for a single.

0.4

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyZak Crawley and England are underway! A bit too straight on the pads on a good lengthZak clips it off the pads to the left of deep backward square leg for a couple of runs.

0.3

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyJust around the off stump on a good length slanting in and then moving away lateZak Crawley leaves the ball alone.

0.2

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleySlanting in at the pads on a nagging lengthZak misses the flick and wears it high on the front pad. An optimistic shout for LBW but that was always going down leg.

0.1

Jasprit Bumrah to Zak CrawleyBumrah steams in from over the wicket and gets a hint of away shape outside off on a good lengthZak Crawley shoulders arms.

Was there ever any doubt that England would settle for anything less than a win? Ben Stokes has always been vocal about not playing for draws, and his team has once again backed up his words with action. All in all, it was Test cricket at its finest, a seesaw battle from start to finish, with the final session on Day 5 needed to separate the two sides. This loss will sting for India, but thankfully for them, there's a bit of a break before the next Test, which begins on Wednesday, July 2. The caravan now moves to Birmingham for the second Test of this five-match Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with Edgbaston playing host. The first ball will be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT), but as always, we will be here early with the build-up. Until then, there's plenty of cricket to look forward to. The second Test of Bangladesh’s tour of Sri Lanka and Australia’s Test series in the Caribbean both get underway on June 25, while South Africa’s Test series in Zimbabwe begins later in the week. Cheers!

The victorious captain of England, Ben Stokes, starts by reflecting on the good memories they hold in Headingley and says that this win is another one to add to it. Says it was awesome to chase a big target on the last day. Reflects that they bowled well in the first session, but India batted equally well on that first day. On his decision to bowl after winning the toss, Stokes says that he doesn't think he should have made a different decision. Points out that they saw a bit of grass and moisture on the surface and thought that would do them good. On Duckett's batting, he mentions that he is an unbelievable batter and points out that his partnership with Zak Crawley set the tone for the chase brilliantly. Also assesses that the way Crawley was able to stay composed and to get 65 was important as well. Calls it a great start to the series and also tells that there's a huge skill contributing to the win. Adds that they were in the field for long periods of time but they turned up each session with an attitude of blowing the game wide open. Further tells that Josh Tongue's spells were crucial and game-changing. On being asked whether England's bowling looked ineffective, he denies it and says that the last day showed it was a good wicket. Mentions about having a good attitude and they did show that. Adds that the hard work and toil they put in the field paid off really well as Josh Tongue wiped off the Indian tail. Ends by saying that it's great to start the series with a win and they look forward to the next one.

The skipper of India, Shubman Gill, says that it was a brilliant Test match, and they had their chances in the match but they dropped catches and the lower order did not contribute as much as they would have liked. Adds that they were thinking about getting to 430 and then declaring but they lost the last few wickets rather quickly. Mentions that they had talked about the first innings collapse and they will look to rectify that in the upcoming games. States that the chances don't come easily, especially on this kind of pitch but they have a young team who will learn going forward. Says that they bowled quite well and didn't give away many runs in the first session but once the ball got old, it was hard to stop the runs. Highlights that you have to take wickets when the ball gets soft. Adds that Jadeja bowled brilliantly as he produced some chances. On which games Jasprit Bumrah will play in this series, he replies that they will decide game by game and that they have a good break after this game, so they will look when the next game comes close.

Ben Duckett is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his match-winning knock of 149 runs from 170 balls, adding to his first-innings contribution of 62 off 94. Ben says it was an incredible game of cricket. Adds India were superb and to go into Day 5, the way they (England) finished was just incredible and he feels proud to be a part of this game. Highlights that they wanted to get through the last evening (Day 4) without losing any wickets. On the final day, highlights that they were pretty clear with their plans that was to bat through. Says that they displayed a great level of maturity throughout the day and showed how much it means to win the game. Admits that they were behind at many stages in the game but credits the bowlers who got the Indian tail out cheaply, or else India could have easily added 50-60 runs to this total. Appreciates Zak Crawley and points out that they saw him doing well against Zimbabwe as well, where he respected the good balls and put the bad ones away. On facing Jasprit Bumrah, Duckett says that he is a world-class bowler and was superb in the first innings. Shares that their plan was to limit his impact come the second innings and also highlights that they played him with caution. On being asked to reflect on his reverse sweeps against Jadeja, he says it was tough to play him with a straight bat and hence the reverse sweep was the shot he went with and turned out to be productive. At last, he appreciates the way Root batted and also says that Smith taking them home at the end was amazing.

Time for the presentation ceremony...

India ended Day 3 with a lead of 96, having lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, setting up a challenging first session on Day 4. England made an early breakthrough on Day 4 as Brydon Carse removed Shubman Gill in just the second over of the morning. Rishabh Pant began in a typically adventurous fashion before adjusting to the situation, combining with KL Rahul for a crucial stand that saw India through to Lunch without further damage. The afternoon belonged to the visitors, as both Rahul and Pant brought up brilliant centuries. Pant, in the process, became the first Indian to score hundreds in both innings of a Test in England. However, just as the visitors looked to press on, England fought back with the second new ball. The final session saw another lower-order collapse as India lost 6 for 31 and were bowled out for 364, leaving England 371 to chase.

England’s reply began on a scratchy note with Zak Crawley falling to Bumrah early, but Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope quickly took control firmly. India’s fielding woes proved a bit too costly as they dropped Pope, allowing him to march to a brilliant century. England closed day two strongly on 209/3, having wrestled back momentum after India’s spectacular collapse and their own composed batting display. India's fielding woes continued on Day 3. Brook, caught off a no-ball on 0 late on Day 2, was dropped on 46 and 82 before falling for 99. Chris Woakes and Brydon Carse then guided England close to parity, reducing what could have been a big deficit to just 6 runs.

The Headingley Test started with England’s bold decision to bowl first on a batter's paradise. India’s openers provided a solid 91-run foundation before a mini-collapse to 92/2, but Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shubman Gill steadied things with a brilliant 129-run stand. Both reached their centuries before Jaiswal departed. Rishabh Pant strode out with his typical adventurous flair, taking India to 359/3 on day one. Day two saw Pant complete his century in a dominant partnership with Gill, with India cruising at 430/3. Then came the collapse of all sorts as once Gill fell, India imploded from comfort to 471 all out. Ben Stokes and Josh Tongue claimed four wickets each as the last 7 wickets tumbled for just 41 runs.

Ben Stokes and Joe Root joined forces at a crucial juncture in the game, with England still needing 118 runs. Stokes repeatedly employed the reverse sweep to counter Ravindra Jadeja, emulating Ben Duckett, who had found great success with the shot. But as the saying goes, you live by the sword and die by it and in Stokes’s case, it brought about his downfall. Root, however, stood firm under pressure and found solid support from Jamie Smith. The pair ensured there were no further hiccups in the chase.

After safely negotiating a tricky passage late on Day 4, England began the final day needing 350 runs with all ten wickets in hand. Under overcast skies, Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley faced a disciplined Indian attack, but both openers grew in confidence as the session progressed, with runs starting to flow at a healthy rate. Their 188-run opening stand laid the perfect platform for the chase. Duckett, having been dropped on 97, went on to register his sixth Test century. Even after the loss of two quick wickets, he continued to find the boundaries and denied India any chance to build pressure. Just when the game seemed to be slipping away, a double strike from Shardul Thakur briefly reignited Indian hopes.

A famous win for England, and one that will be remembered for a very long time. Another memorable chapter has been added to Ben Stokes and his men’s legacy at Headingley, as they pulled off what now stands as England’s second-highest successful Test chase and their highest at this iconic venue. What makes this win truly special is not just the size of the target, but the manner in which England kept finding ways to claw their way back into the contest after being on the back foot multiple times throughout the Test. A tough pill to swallow for this new-look Indian side. In both innings with the bat, they had chances to tighten their grip on the game but repeatedly left the door ajar for the hosts. In the field as well, dropped catches proved costly and ultimately came back to haunt them.

DRINKS BREAK! England are almost there. Joe Root has been solid under pressure, while Jamie Smith has shown great composure at the other end. The second new ball is India’s last roll of the dice, but they simply do not have enough runs to work with. Despite the many twists and turns we have witnessed in this see-saw battle, another twist looks unlikely from here. Umpire Chris Gaffaney taps at his watch to signal the final hour of play. Ravindra Jadeja to continue after the break.

The second new ball is now available for India and they take it straightaway. The final throw of the dice for the visitors. With England needing 22 runs to win, it's not Jasprit Bumrah, but Siraj to bowl.

Mohammed Siraj has grazed his right knee on the ground and looks in some discomfort. Rubs on that bruised area. Not quite serious enough for medical attention and is back on his feet.

Shardul Thakur (7-0-32-2) returns to the attack, replacing Prasidh Krishna.

Jamie Smith is the new batter in at 7.

Prasidh Krishna is back on. 11-0-69-2 so far. He replaces Jasprit Bumrah. Also, it has started to drizzle a bit, again.

Jasprit Bumrah is back into the attack. In an unfamiliar territory with figures of 16-2-55-0. He replaces Shardul Thakur.

Ravindra Jadeja to operate from the far end. 12-0-54-0 so far.

Welcome back for the final session of Day 5. The players are out in the middle as the Indians spread out to the field. Ben Stokes and Joe Root walk out to resume their batting. And Shardul Thakur has the ball who will complete his over. Here we go...

... DAY 5, SESSION 3 ...

UPDATE - 9.18 pm IST (3.48 pm GMT) - Good news! It has gotten nice and bright. The drizzle has stopped and the sun is out as well. However, there are still some patches of dark clouds in the sky, but it is not raining at all. The hover cover has also come off now and the stumps have been erected at both ends. We soon might have an official word about the resumption time as well. Stay tuned for further updates.

UPDATE - 9.16 pm IST (3.46 pm GMT) - Well, it is still raining, but the intensity surely has gone down.

We mentioned that England is still having an edge. It's because they still have got a fair bit of batting to come as they bat deep till number 7 or 8. And with 102 runs required in 37.3 minimum overs to be bowled, they will still believe it is their match to lose. India will have to start afresh again, and so will the Englishmen. Right then, just one session remains in this first Test, but still, all four results are up on the table. Back in a bit for the final session of Day 5.

Once the rain passed, Prasidh Krishna came back breathing fire. He struck gold almost instantly, dismissing Crawley and Pope in successive overs, and suddenly England’s cruise at 188/0 turned into 206/2. But if India sensed an opening, Ben Duckett wasn’t giving in. He kept threading the field, keeping the runs flowing and the pressure firmly on. Krishna kept hurling unplayable deliveries, but Duckett danced around the danger with assurance. Just when it seemed like India had run out of options, up stepped Shardul Thakur. Quiet all Test, barely in the frame, suddenly made things tighter with that godly double strike.

Words of appreciation for both Duckett and Crawley. They played against Bumrah with utmost patience and guile. They just followed simple cricket against him, to see the ball and hit the ball, without trying anything risky. What this did was it pressurised India's second line of attack massively. Did the pitch get flat suddenly? It might be because of the overcast conditions throughout the day, those cracks didn't get enough sunlight to open up wide. But nothing to take away from the way the openers batted. Jadeja was called upon to produce a golden spell, and work with some rough patches, but Duckett treated him with those productive sweeps and reverse sweeps. A Day 5 pitch, chasing a mountainous 371, they just didn't give India an inch while batting.

Got to feel for Mohammed Siraj here. He looked much improved from the first inning and just about produced a wicket, but wasn't supported by his fielder. And got to feel even more for Yashasvi Jaiswal as the ball has just kept following him, first in the slips and then in the deep. Unfortunately, he just couldn't convert a single chance that should have been, as per the international standards. Had the Indians converted any one of those, the situation could have been much, much better for the tourists.

The scorecard kept moving and once settled again, both Crawley and Duckett got on the offensive and after that, even those Bumrah overs were yielding five or six runs for England. Pressure kept mounting, and just when India thought that things wouldn't get worse, Ben Duckett was dropped on 98 by Yashasvi Jaiswal, which just summed up the day for the tourists.

After a wicketless first session, India desperately needed someone to step up and provide that crucial breakthrough, but the wickets just remained elusive. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley restarted cautiously and bided their time against the opening spells from Bumrah and Siraj. Boundaries didn't come as fast in the first half hour or so, but the good thing both the English openers did was to pinch in quick singles and doubles at regular intervals by tapping the ball in the gap, which made the Indian bowlers grind harder.

Uh, oh! The drizzle has picked up in intensity and we are off! And with that, it will be TEA on Day 5. There hasn’t been a blink-and-you-miss-it moment in this rollercoaster of a Test. India lands a blow, England hits back harder, and then India returns the favor with gusto. It’s been a toe-to-toe tussle, but if you look at the scores, it is still advantage England.

Game stopped due to : Wet Ground Condition

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

The English skipper, Ben Stokes, walks in at number 6. He will face Shardul Thakur who is on a Hat Trick. Also, Ian Ward on air mentioned that Tea will be taken at 4.30 pm local time (3.30 pm GMT), which is around 25 minutes from now. But how wildly this game has seen-sawed! India can just start to believe again that they have got a sniff at it. However, it's still a bit too far from reach.

Out walks Duckett, and in walks Harry Brook at number 5 for England, with the hosts needing 118 runs to win.

Paul Reiffel walks up to Chris Gaffaney with the ball in his hand. Both have a close look at the ball's shape and DRINKS has been called upon as well. Not a single dull moment in this Test so far. England started off the session, without a loss, and just took the sting out of India's bowling attack, to be very fair. But after that short rain break, India have just minimally clawed their way back. Ben Duckett has batted with his characteristic aggression and has looked unfazed by what happened at the other end. England will go for the kill definitely, but for India, they need a miracle of a spell from someone here. Prasidh Krishna has looked sharp and accurate since that break, picking up both wickets. However, runs have just kept flowing from Duckett's bat. But, India keep fighting on hard. Here's Shardul Thakur, who is brought back into the attack now.

Ravindra Jadeja (8-0-35-0) returns for another spell. He replaces Jasprit Bumrah.

Live visuals show that the drizzle is back in Leeds. But contrastingly, it's sunny as well. But we continue to play for now, as the umpires think it is still not worrisome enough to get the players off the field. The Indians were desperate to catch a break in the previous stoppage, but would want to stay out to just sneak in another wicket before Tea, which is just minutes away. 'Skiddy' to continue for now.

Root just bails out when Prasidh Krishna was about to deliver. Taps a few times on the pitch and is good to continue now.

This is going to be the most crucial spell from India's perspective. Their main man, Jasprit Bumrah, is back on and he replaces Ravindra Jadeja.

England's premier batter, Joe Root, now makes his way out to the crease. A warm reception for Yorkshire's local man. In the meantime, the Indians form a brief huddle with KL Rahul giving some pep talk to pump up the players.

Ollie Pope is in at 3 for England. Also, it has gotten fairly bright out there now.

Prasidh Krishna (6-0-38-0) is brought back into the attack now. He replaces Mohammed Siraj.

The Indians are making their way back onto the field, and despite how the day has unfolded so far, they all appear to be in good spirits. Shubman Gill gathers his men for a huddle. They are followed by Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Mohammed Siraj will finish his over. 55.1 overs are left in the day. Here we go!

UPDATE - 7.19 pm IST (1.49 pm GMT) - Great news! The drizzle has subsided and the hover cover is coming off. The stumps have been erected and it should not be long before the play resumes.

UPDATE - 7.16 pm IST (1.46 pm GMT) - It’s still drizzling, but the ground staff are waiting near the hover cover. The skies have brightened up a bit, which is a positive sign.

The umpires have had enough! The rain has picked up considerably, and they have called for the hover cover to be brought on. India won't mind this break at all. It had been all England in the session so far, with the two openers firmly in control and dominating the proceedings. Stuart Broad reckons the cloud cover isn’t too heavy, suggesting this could just be a passing shower.

Game stopped due to : Rain Stoppage

What’s been most impressive about this partnership is not just the boundaries, but also the smart rotation of strike and the constant flow of singles.

The umpires do look a bit concerned now about the rain but we stay on.

Time for spin as Ravindra Jadeja (4-0-9-0) comes into the attack. A slip and a short leg in place.

Rishabh Pant jogs to mid-wicket in an attempt to shake off the pain. He looks okay to continue and doesn’t require any medical attention for now.

The drizzle has picked up but not concerning just yet.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Mohammed Siraj (8-1-23-0).

The hover cover is being rolled off the park and we should be getting a prompt start. There you go, the two umpires are heading out to the centre. They are followed by Shubman Gill and his men, who disperse from the huddle. Out come the two English openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, to a warm cheer from the Headingley crowd. The floodlights are on and there is a bit of rain in the air but we are good to go. Jasprit Bumrah to kickstart proceedings. Let's play....

UPDATE - 6.07 pm IST (12.37 pm GMT) - Uh oh! The hover cover is coming on. It isn’t raining at the moment, but this move appears to be a precautionary one, possibly in anticipation of a passing shower.

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

For a Day 5 surface, it has continued to play true, and even the ball change 15 minutes before the break didn’t make much of a difference. India didn’t bowl poorly, but things just didn’t quite go their way in the first two hours, despite multiple plays and misses. They will be hoping for a moment of inspiration when they return after the break. For Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley, it will be about starting afresh and looking to capitalise in the afternoon session, where we have seen run-scoring become easier. The hosts need 254 runs in a minimum of 66 overs, which sets the required run rate at just under four runs an over. Do join us back at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT) for the start of the second session.

The two English openers knew they could capitalise once the change bowlers came on, and they did just that. Prasidh Krishna bowled better than his figures suggest, but it was Shardul Thakur who lacked discipline, and both Crawley and Duckett targeted him, with the left-hander going on to bring up his fifty. The first hour yielded 42 runs from 13 overs, but England upped the tempo in the second hour, scoring 54 runs in the next 11 overs to finish the session strongly.

SESSION SUMMARY - 96 runs in 24 overs. An ideal session for England. With 350 runs to chase in the day, a wicketless morning session under overcast skies would have been high on the hosts' agenda and it played out just the way they would have hoped. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley began in watchful fashion, which is uncharacteristic of them, but the situation demanded it, as did the disciplined bowling. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj consistently hit the right areas to keep the batters quiet, which eventually led to a couple of audacious shots in an attempt to break free.

Mohammed Siraj sprints back to his mark to squeeze in one more over, but just as he is about to deliver, Zak Crawley backs away and points out some movement behind the bowler's arm. Siraj is not amused, and neither is Rishabh Pant behind the stumps. With this delay, this should be the last over of the session.

After several requests, India have finally got their wish. The ball has failed to pass through the hoops during the check and will now be changed. We have seen on numerous occasions that a change of ball can bring a shift in momentum for the bowling side, with the replacement being harder than the previous one. Ravindra Jadeja was seen having a bit of fun, cheekily celebrating the ball change while standing in front of umpire Chris Gaffaney.

With under 20 minutes to go for Lunch, Jasprit Bumrah (7-2-17-0) returns to the attack, much to the delight of the Indians in the crowd.

First look at spin. Here's Ravindra Jadeja.

It's Shardul Thakur's turn now to request a change of ball. The ball passes the check and the umpire asks Thakur to get on with it.

Shubman Gill takes the ball to umpire Chris Gaffaney for a check. The ball gauge is out and the ball passes through it easily.

DRINKS BREAK. England's hour through and through. So far, so good from the hosts, under dark grey skies with the lights on. And with the wickets column still reading zero, the hosts will be quite pleased to see off one Bumrah spell. The two openers were very cautious and watchful in the first half hour or so, and once Bumrah was off the attack, runs did start to come easily. A few plays and misses were induced but Crawley and Duckett still stand unbeaten. If England go to Lunch without any loss, that will ring the alarm bells in the Indian camp. They need wickets, and need them now. Prasidh Krishna to continue after the hydration break.

Shardul Thakur has been introduced into the attack now. He replaces Mohammed Siraj.

A review for LBW! Shubman Gill, with just a couple of seconds left on the timer, signals the 'T' and sends it upstairs! The UltraEdge shows no bat involved and the Ball Tracking shows the ball to be sliding way down the leg stump line.

The first bowling change of the morning for India. Prasidh Krishna replaces Jasprit Bumrah. A sort of small psychological win for England to have seen off Bumrah's first spell without any loss.

The Indians seem not to be happy with the shape of the ball and the umpire Chris Gaffaney brings out the ball gauge. It easily passes through and the ball is tossed back to Siraj. Good to continue.

It has gotten dark again. The lights have come on, which might make batting a bit trickier. However, the English openers have done really well so far by being watchful rather than taking any unnecessary risk, especially against Bumrah.

Siraj loses his run up. Just when he was about to release the ball, he lost his footing and bailed out from bowling.

Ravi Shastri on air mentions that Ravindra Jadeja will have a huge role to play with the ball, especially at the end from which Siraj is bowling, up the hill. The rough patches created by the seamers could be key to gripping the ball from that end.

Michael Atherton on air mentioned that the rain on the radar has passed, and the conditions are expected to brighten up from now.

Mohammed Siraj (2-1-9-0) to operate from the far end.

Right. The huddle is formed by the Indian team before they spread out to the field. Out walk the overnight English openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Jasprit Bumrah has removed his jumper, which means he will be opening the Indian bowling attack. It is very overcast, with dark grey skies, but there's no rain, which is a good thing. Bumrah with the first ball, and Duckett to face. Off we go...

Before we get to the start of Day 5, the umpires and players walk in a sequence to pay tributes to mark the passing away of Dilip Doshi. A minute of silence is observed for the former left-arm spinner of India. He featured in 33 Tests, between 1979 and 1983, picking up 114 wickets, and also played 15 ODIs for India, where he picked 22 wickets.

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta takes a look at the conditions and shares his thoughts. He reckons the first session could be a touch overcast, which might offer some assistance to the seamers. Deep points out that from one end, the ball has behaved a bit unpredictably, especially around the 6 to 8 metre mark, where cracks are not just opening, but the edges of the cracks are beginning to break. At the other end, he notes there’s plenty of rough for Ravindra Jadeja to work with, particularly when bowling to the left-handers around that fourth stump line. For the right-handers, there is some rough as well, though not as much to exploit. Overall, Deep feels it is still a good pitch to bat on, but given the conditions, he believes that taking 10 wickets is a slightly more achievable task than chasing down 350 runs.

Morne Morkel, the Indian bowling coach is in for a chat. He begins by saying that it’s an exciting day and adds that he cannot quite remember when the last occasion was that a Test match went into the fifth day. Reckons that with 350 runs needed, England is going to come out and try to get those runs. Stresses that it is all about doing the basics right. On the bowler’s mindset on Day 5, he mentions it is crucial to take one session at a time and it is all about execution, and points that if you don’t execute, the runs can leak. The message is to make every ball count and bowl in partnerships to get the results. On his journey so far as the bowling coach, he says everyone has a unique set of skills and his job is to manage how to get the best out of all and provide that space for everyone.

UPDATE - 2.59 pm IST (9.29 am GMT) - The hover cover, which was on more as a precautionary measure, is now being rolled off the ground. That suggests the ground staff are not expecting a shower any time soon. It remains quite windy out there, though.

UPDATE - 2.49 pm IST (9.19 am GMT) - The warm-ups are underway for India under gloomy skies, but more importantly, it's dry. The radar suggests we could get lucky with the weather. If any rain does arrive, it is expected early in the day and should clear up quickly.

Weather permitting? Ugh, those dreaded words. The forecast threatens to gatecrash this party, with rain clouds lurking ominously over the morning and afternoon sessions of Day 5. After four days of edge-of-the-seat cricket, the last thing anyone wants is a soggy anticlimax. Mother Nature holds all the cards now, but we're sending every prayer skyward for clear skies. So, folks, sit back and relax, as a potentially nerve-wracking Day 5 is on the cards.

All four results remain tantalizingly alive, as the match is poised on a knife's edge. Twelve pulsating sessions across four days have delivered a lot of drama, with the momentum zigzagging back and forth. The spoils so far have been shared evenly as India claimed four sessions. England matched that tally, and four ended in a stalemate. It's been a classic Test cricket, and we're in for a gripping climax, weather permitting.

We talked about bowling and batting, but what has been a matter of concern for both sides is their sloppiness in the field. The Indians shelled many catches. Two of which were of Brook in his 99-run inning. One of Pope as well, who then made the most out of those reprieves to score a century. While England too had an off outing as they dropped Rahul on 58, from where he went to stretch his innings to 137 runs.

However, be it the home side or the touring party, a target of this magnitude is always an uphill battle, almost like climbing the Everest. But, having watched England’s batting approach in this Brendon McCullum era, the Bazballers are not going down without a fight. India's blueprint is crystal clear. To strike early, strike often, and let Bumrah weave his magic. The supporting cast of Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and company must rise to the occasion because India's path to victory runs through all ten English wickets.

Six years down the line, in 2025, why does that match matter now? England face another monster chase of 371 runs for victory. This time, though, all ten wickets are intact, and they have also survived Jasprit Bumrah's early burst in those nervous final thirty minutes of Day 4. At 21 without loss, they need exactly 350 more across three sessions. Pull this off, and it'll eclipse even that 2019 classic as the second-highest successful chase at Leeds.

The day was August 25th, a bright, sunny evening in Leeds, and the occasion was the Ashes 2019, with a houseful and lively Headingley crowd on Day 4, which was about to witness something truly extraordinary. England were 9 down chasing 359, with Australia sniffing victory in this crucial 3rd Test. Ben Stokes stood alone, keeping the flame of the chase ignited while shielding the tail. Jack Leach walked out as the last man with England still in need of 73 runs. They formed a strong last-wicket stand, and the equation shrank down to just 1 run. Pat Cummins ran in full tilt, Stokes was on strike, and smashed that length ball through covers before wheeling away in pure joy, arching back, with arms stretched wide open. That Ashes ended in a draw, though, with the coveted urn staying with Australia, but this was Test cricket for the ages.

... DAY 5, FIRST SESSION ...

Right. This brings us to the close of an immersive day of Test cricket. England have an Everest to climb come Day 5, as they need 350 runs to win this series opener. England will be pleased to have navigated the final half hour without losing a wicket, a small but vital boost heading into the final day. However, fresh challenges await, with rain looming on the forecast, especially around the morning and afternoon sessions, which could disrupt play. Fingers crossed that the weather holds, because this first Test is perfectly poised with all four results still on the table. Do join us for the decisive day as the first ball is scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT). Till then, take care, cheers.

KL Rahul is in for a chat with Deep Dasgupta. He shares that switching between formats in a short time is never easy. That is why he arrived early and took part in the India A game, which he says was better preparation for him. Mentions that getting used to the red ball coming at him was important, and having played in England before, he knew what to expect. Shares that for him, it was about switching on mentally and focusing on doing the simple things right. States that the conditions required him to play tighter and focus on getting through the first session on Day 4. Feels that Rishabh is a very different kind of player who does the job for the team, and because of that, it is best to just let him be. He also says that cracks seem to be opening up and it has the look of a sub-continent wicket. Reckons that batting on Day 5 will not be as easy, and knowing England, they will come hard. He believes it will be all about bowling as straight as possible and making England earn their runs.

England stepped in for the chase with roughly 30 minutes left on the clock, and they’ll be relieved to have navigated that tricky late phase unscathed, especially successfully seeing off one Jasprit Bumrah spell under fading light. Mohammed Siraj again looked a bit scratchy with the ball and that's where India will need to focus as they come out to bowl on Day 5. Jasprit Bumrah has been spot on, but he lacked support from the other end in the first inning, and he would expect his fellow bowlers to pull their socks up this time around.

But the comfort didn't last. Once KL Rahul, after a marathon 137, finally departed, the familiar frailties of India's lower order surfaced again. From a commanding 333 for 4, the innings unravelled spectacularly. Josh Tongue, toiling hard for wickets, ripped through the tail with three wickets in four balls, and dragged England right back into the fight as India's innings wrapped up with a 370-run lead at their helm. The visitors could only add 29 runs for the last 5 wickets, similar to losing the last 7 wickets for 41 runs in the first innings.

As the sun peeked through and the Dukes ball softened, batting became a touch easier, but the pitch still had mischief in it. The odd one reared up unexpectedly from dry patches, keeping the batters on alert. Pant eventually fell on 118 to Bashir, but the damage had been done. Karun Nair, who started with a duck in the first innings, offered decent support, and he and Rahul stitched together a handy 46-run stand that kept India ticking along with the lead.

The mood shifted drastically post-Lunch. After a watchful start, Pant punched the tempo into overdrive the moment he reached fifty. While Rahul remained unflappable and methodical, Pant lit up the afternoon with a flurry of strokes that rattled England's radar, especially taking on Shoaib Bashir, who took the most brunt of the assault. The contrast at the crease was striking. One building brick by brick, the other tearing down the walls. The duo of Pant and KL Rahul added a mammoth 195 runs together, turning the momentum towards India.

England opened Day 4 with purpose, slicing nicely through the morning hour at Headingley. Brydon Carse struck almost immediately, removing Shubman Gill and injecting early energy into the session. With the pitch showing fresh signs of wear and the ball zipping around under cloudy skies, Josh Tongue and Ben Stokes found bounce, seam, and rhythm, but the breakthroughs remained elusive. KL Rahul, cool as you like, brought up a composed half-century, while Rishabh Pant flirted with chaos and creativity in equal measure. Despite the probing spells, England came away with just the one wicket, leaving the game delicately balanced at Lunch.

Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett started to walk off the field as soon as the over finished, but the Indians were keen to squeeze one Bumrah over in. But the onfield umpires, too, thought that it is enough for the day, as the clock has ticked past 6.30 pm local time (5.30 pm GMT). What a day it’s been. A classic Test cricket at its absorbing best. Momentum swung like a pendulum, nerves were tested, and both sides traded blows without flinching. After 12 sessions in this opening Test, there’s barely a sheet of paper between the two teams. It’s all square on the session scorecard too, four apiece to India and England, and four hanging right in the balance. The match is beautifully set up heading into the business end.

Ravindra Jadeja to roll his arm now. Possibly the final over of the day. He replaces Mohammed Siraj.

What happened there? Just as when Jasprit Bumrah was about to deliver the ball, Ben Duckett bailed out, gesturing that something disturbed him off the sightscreen. The camera pans there and shows that there was some movement indeed that might have broken Duckett's concentration. Bumrah is not happy and shows his frustration as he walks back to the bowling mark.

A slight halt as Ben Duckett is in a bit of pain. He takes his time off and is down on his knees and stretching to get comfortable. That must have stung him real hard and it will take a couple of minutes to get back. Gets up on his feet eventually and is good to go.

Mohammed Siraj to operate from the far end.

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