IND vs ENG Live Commentary 2025

4th Test, Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester

ENDED

ENG669/10 (157.1)

4th TestMatch EndedEngland drew with India

IND358/10 (114.1) | 425/4

England drew with India

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Commentary

142.6

Harry Brook to Washington SundarMAIDEN TEST MATCH HUNDRED FOR WASHINGTON SUNDAR! A short ball on middle Sundar tucks it through mid-wicket and charges back for the second. He actually takes one then decides to celebrate before realizing that the ball is not dead yet. Rushes back to the striker's end and nowcelebrates again. Takes his helmet off and flashes a big smile. The first ton is always special! Enjoy the moment!

142.5

Harry Brook to Washington SundarOutside offSundar pushes it towards point. Wants the single but is sent back.

142.4

Harry Brook to Washington SundarFOUR! Up and over! 99 for Sundar and the 200-RUN STAND IS UP! Tossed up outside offWashington Sundar leans and lofts it over cover for a boundary.

142.3

Harry Brook to Washington SundarFull again outside offpushed towards cover.

142.2

Harry Brook to Washington SundarOn middleworked towards short mid-wicket.

142.1

Harry Brook to Washington SundarFull around offWashington Sundar defends.

Over 142

141.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarDown the padsworked through square leg for a single to move to 95.

141.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offdefended solidly.

141.4

Joe Root to Washington SundarFuller outside offdriven back to Root.

141.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarFired down the leg sideSundar nudges it through fine leg for a couple. Moves to 94.

141.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarOn middle and legnudged to the leg side.

141.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull on middledefended to the on side.

Over 141

140.6

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaA long hop outside off Jadeja heaves it over mid-wicket for a coupleas the ball plonks in the outfield.

140.5

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Another full tossagain Jadeja comes down the track and swings it over mid-wicket for a boundary!

140.4

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaAround offdefended from the crease.

140.3

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaSIX! CENTURY NUMBER 5 FOR RAVINDRA JADEJA! The crowd is on its feet. The Indian dressing room is on its feet. What a turnaround for this guy after India's tour to Australia in 2018-19. He improved his batting in that tour and has never looked back since. Comes down the track gets a filthy full toss and swings it over mid-wicket for half a dozen! Takes his helmet offsmiles and acknowledges all the applause.

140.2

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaComes down the track again and drivesbut finds mid on.

140.1

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaFloated outside offRavindra Jadeja comes down the track and flicks it through mid on where the fielder slides across to his left to stop the ball.

Over 140

139.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around offpushed towards the off side.

139.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarFOUR! Into the 90s goes Washi! A short ball outside offWashington Sundar swivels and pulls it through mid-wicket for a hattrick of boundaries! Moves to 92 and this is now going to be a double headache for Ben Stokes.

139.4

Joe Root to Washington SundarFOUR! Blimey! Sundar is going for his century too! Full outside offSundar leans and drives it through the covers for consecutive boundaries!

139.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarFOUR! SLAP! Full and wide outside offWashington Sundar reaches out and thrashes it over cover for a boundary! Moves to 84. Is he gunning for a century too?

139.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround off a touch shortpunched towards the bowler.

139.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around offWashington Sundar leans to defend.

Over 139

138.6

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaAnothert shorter one and around offJadeja nudges it to square leg off the back foot.

138.5

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Ravindra Jadeja moves to 95 now! Nagging length and around middleRavindra Jadeja presses back and swipes it to deep fine leg for a boundary.

138.4

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaIn the air but lands down safely! A full toss around offJadeja swings hard at it but the ball hits high on the bat and the ball goes high in the air but clears the infield at mid-wicket. Two runs taken.

138.3

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaJust short! Fuller and outside off Ravindra Jadeja clears out his front leg away and drills it uppishly towards mid onwho collects it on the bounce.

138.2

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaPitches it up around middle and legJadeja clips it to mid-wicket.

138.1

Harry Brook to Ravindra JadejaTossed it up around offRavindra Jadeja comes forward and defends it.

Over 138

137.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offdriven towards cover off the front foot by Sundar.

137.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarPitches it up around offSundar blocks it towards cover point.

137.4

Joe Root to Washington SundarFloated up and around offWashington Sundar comes forward and defends it.

137.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarOUCH! Fuller and outside offWashington Sundar comes forward and drives it off the middle of the bat and the ball hits the silly point fielder Ben Duckett on his right forearm. He looks in a bit of pain.

137.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarFOUR! Put away nicely! A full toss outside offWashington Sundar leans onto it and drives it in the gap towards extra cover for a boundary.

137.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offdefended back to the bowler off the front foot.

Over 137

136.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFOUR BYES! Quite a ball to end the over! Fuller and outside off stays much lower than the batter would have expected. Ravindra Jadeja comes forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball lands on the rough and gets straightened out from there. The keeper Jamie Smith also fails to collect itand the ball goes through between his legs for a boundary.

136.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaNagging length and around middleJadeja tucks it to mid-wicket.

136.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFuller and outside offRavindra Jadeja gets across and pads it away.

136.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaOopsie! Nearly sneaked through! Fuller outside off landing on the roughRavindra Jadeja comes forward to drive it but the ball is too full and he gets an inside edge that rolls away through his legs and past the leg stump. Ben Stokes has his hands on his face in distraught as nothing has gone their way.

136.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOn the shorter side and outside offWashington Sundar gets behind it and pats it down towards cover. A single taken.

136.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed it up and around offWashington Sundar comes forward and defends it.

Over 136

135.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAnother slower and fuller delivery outside offRavindra Jadeja watches it carefully and leaves it.

135.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaSlower through the air full and around offRavindra Jadeja comes forward and blocks it.

135.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAround offpushed away towards cover off the front foot.

135.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarTouch short and around offWS flicks it to the left of wide mid on for one more.

135.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarTossed up and around offSundar comes forward and defends it.

135.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarShort and outside offWashington Sundar presses back and pulls it to mid on. It was bowled at medium pace.

Over 135

134.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDragged back length and outside offSundar presses back and chops it out towards backward point and takes a single.

134.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarRepeat of the last delivery! Full and outside offdefended off the front foot.

134.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarThis is some solid batting from Washington Sundar. Fuller and outside off on the rough but Sundar comes forwardgets to the pitch of the ball and presents a full face of the bat to defend it.

134.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed it up and around offWashington Sundar gets a big stride forward and blocks it.

134.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull and around offdefended towards cover off the front foot.

134.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOh an inside edge! Nagging length and a bit outside off Washington Sundar tries to defend it off the back foot but the ball lands on the rough and turnstaking an inside edge of the bat and gets deflected towards slip off the pads. All the players of England have their hands on their heads.

Over 134

133.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! TOP SHOT! An arm ball full and around off Ravindra Jadeja backs away a touchgets underneath it and smokes it in the vacant long off region for a boundary. 150 is up for this partnership.

133.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaMuch fuller and around offdefended back to the bowler.

133.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Another lofted shot from Ravindra Jadeja. Full and around off Jadeja clears out his front leg awayand thumps it downtown over a leaping Root for a boundary.

133.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaDragged length and outside offJadeja rocks back and cuts it but straight to cover.

133.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaNagging length and around offdefended into the off side.

133.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAn appeal for LBW but is turned down again by the umpire! Tossed up and around middle and legRavindra Jadeja comes forward to defend it but gets beaten on the inside edge and gets pinged on the front pad. But that could be sliding down leg.

Over 133

132.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarNagging length and around offSundar goes back and clips it to short leg.

132.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFlighted full and outside offWashington Sundar comes forward and drives it through the gap at covers. Jofra Archer chases it down to his right from mid off but the batters take two runs.

132.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAnother solid defence! Full and around offSundar takes a big stride forward and defends it with a straight bat.

132.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDrags his length back and bowls it around middleSundar presses back and tucks it to short leg.

132.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed up and around offSundar keeps it out to the left of first slip.

132.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDawson offers flight and pitches it up around offSundar lunges and defends it.

Over 132

131.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAnother full delivery around offJadeja pushes it to cover.

131.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! A shout for the catch but the ball goes over Jofra Archer at mid on for a boundary. Full and around offRavindra Jadeja clears out his front leg away and thumps it over mid on.

131.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull and outside offleft alone.

131.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAround offdefended into the leg side.

131.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaDragged back length and around leg Ravindra Jadeja goes back and looks to flick it but misses and gets hit on the back pad. There is a mild appeal for LBWbut the umpire turns it down. Could be sliding down leg.

131.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaTossed up around middleJadeja strides forward and blocks it.

Over 131

130.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarBack of a length and around offWashington Sundar hops and drops it down towards square leg.

130.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFuller and around middle and legSundar comes forward and flicks it to mid-wicket.

130.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaSliding on the padsJadeja hangs back and clips it to deep square leg for one. The lead is of 50 runs.

130.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNagging length and around offJadeja tucks it to short leg.

130.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaShort of a length around off rising with the bounce Ravindra Jadeja keeps his eyes on the ball and sways away from the balldropping his wrists down to keep himself safe.

130.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length but down leg angling in Ravindra Jadeja stays put and leaves it. The keeper Jamie Smithmoves to his right and grabs it behind the wickets.

Over 130

129.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAgain excellent running between the wickets! Touch short and outside off Ravindra Jadeja rocks back and punches it in the gap towards cover point. Zak Crawley hunts it down from backward pointbut both batters take three runs. The lead is 49 now.

129.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaBrave leave! Nagging length and just outside off coming in with an angleRavindra Jadeja strides forward but leaves it.

129.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaAround offdefended towards cover off the front foot.

129.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaSliding on the padsJadeja comes forward and tucks it to short leg.

129.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaOn the shorter side and around offJadeja goes back and defends it back to the bowler.

129.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaTossed it up and around offRavindra Jadeja leans onto it and blocks it.

Over 129

128.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarShort of a length angling in around off Washington Sundar hopsbrings his bat in front of his face and drops it down beside the pitch on the off side.

128.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaHard length and over middleRavindra Jadeja hops and tucks it through square leg for one more.

128.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOn the good length and around off this one stays a bit lowbut Jadeja manages to keep it out into the leg side off the toe end of the bat.

128.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaDarts in a bit fuller but down the leg sideJadeja leaves it.

128.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNagging length and outside offJadeja rises with the bounce and dabs it down to cover point.

128.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOUCH! Back of a length and angling in around middledidn't bounce as Jadeja would have thought and he gets surprised as he looks to drop it down into the leg side. Gets hit on the gloves. He looks a bit in pain.

Over 128

127.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarA touch short and around middleWashington Sundar goes back and nudges it in the gap towards deep backward square leg and picks two runs.

127.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed it up and a bit outside off again on the rough Washington Sundar gets across on hisn knees to sweep it but gets an inside edge onto his front pad. The ball rolls away towards forward silly pointwho makes a direct hit at the batting end but Sundar is well in.

127.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaSliding on the padsJadeja knocks it down to long on for a single more.

127.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! THRASHED! Fuller outside off on the rough as well but Ravindra Jadeja comes forward picks it upand smokes it over mid on for a boundary. 350 is up for India.

127.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDragged back length and around middleSundar presses back and wrists it through mid-wicket for one.

127.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed it up on the rough just outside offWashington Sundar takes a big stride forward and blocks it.

Over 127

126.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaEnds with a bouncer darting in down legRavindra Jadeja leaves it.

126.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length over offRavindra Jadeja hops up and drops it down beside the pitch on the leg side.

126.4

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarStraying on the padsSundar hops and tucks it through square leg for one more.

126.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length and outside offJadeja rides the bounce and pats it down in the gap towards cover point and takes a single.

126.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaDarts in full but down leg Jadeja gets inside the line for a flick but misses. Jamie Smith the keeperdoes well there to move to his right to gather it behind the wickets.

126.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaStarts off with a back-of-a-length ball angling away outside off Ravindra Jadeja rises with the bounceand even gets a bit surprised but leaves it.

Over 126

125.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFlighted full and around offWashington Sundar comes forward to defend it but gets an inside edge that rolls away to short leg.

125.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed it up and around offSundar comes forward and blocks it.

125.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAround offdefended back to the bowler.

125.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaGood running between the wickets! Full and around middle Ravindra Jadeja clips it to wide mid on and instantly calls for a single. Jofra Archer charges onto the ball to his left and collects it before making a wide throw towards the striker's end. which is backed up nicely by Harry Brook who moves there dives and collects it. Brook makes a signal for a wide from the umpire just jokinglybut he has certainly saved four runs for England.

125.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAnother full ball around offJadeja lunges and defends it.

125.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaTossed it up and around offRavindra Jadeja comes forward and blocks it.

Over 125

124.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaShort of a length around middle and legJadeja gets inside the line and tickles it to deep fine leg for one more.

124.5

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaApologies the fans are just trying to cheer their team with each ball. Back of a length and around offRavindra Jadeja turns it down to mid-wicket.

124.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaHard length and around middleRavindra Jadeja tucks it to mid-wicket.

124.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaMuch fuller and around middleJadeja jams it out back to the bowler.

124.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaNagging length and outside off Jadeja comes forward and looks to push it with soft hands but gets beaten on the outside edge. The keeper Jamie Smithcollects it well to his left.

124.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarOn a length and around middle Sundar turns it through mid-wicket for one more. The crowd is too exciteddon't know for what reason.

Over 124

123.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAnother one in the channelkept out.

123.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull around offkept out.

123.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAnother lifter and a shout for LBW as well! Turned down. Stokes and Dawson have their hands on their heads but the impact seemed to be outside off. Landed outside off Jadeja got across to defend but the ball pitched and spun back in sharply catching the batter on his pads. England do not have any reviews left but would have burnt onehad they been available. Ball Tracking shows the impact to be outside off. Another excellent onfield decision.

123.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside offRavindra Jadeja looks to defend but the ball kicks off a length and catches Jadeja on his gloves.

123.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAround offblocked out again.

123.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull around offwatchfully defended.

Over 123

122.6

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarLow full tosspushed towards mid off.

122.5

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarA surprise bouncer outside offWashington arches back.

122.4

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarOn middle and offSundar defends.

122.3

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFOUR! AWESOME! On a length outside off Washington Sundar leans and drives it on the up through the covers. The ball initially races away but while reaching the ropes it slows downbefore eventually trickling in. The stand moves to 121 and the lead is worth 32.

122.2

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarLanded outside offpushed towards point.

122.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull and outside offWashington Sundar lunges to defend to the off side.

Over 122

121.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull around offRavindra Jadeja lunges to block.

121.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaOutside off fuller in lengthwatchfully blocked out.

121.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaLanded outside offdefended solidly.

121.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDown the leg sideworked towards deep mid-wicket for a run.

121.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull on middlepushed towards mid on for a single.

121.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAround offWashington Sundar works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Over 121

120.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaSlower ball landing on the rough fuller in length outside offRJ drives it towards mid off.

120.5

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOutside offpushed towards cover.

120.4

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaA slight appeal for LBW but bat involved. Length ball around off coming in Ravindra stays back to defend but the ball stays low and takes the inside edge onto the paddeflecting towards square leg.

120.3

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull around middle and leg coming inWashington Sundar works it towards deep backward square leg for one.

120.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn middle and legJadeja pushes it down the ground for a quick run.

120.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull on middle and legworked through mid-wicket for a single. Moves to 60.

Over 120

119.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaA touch short around middle and legnudged towards square leg.

119.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! SLAP! Full around leg stump Jadeja charges out of the crease and slaps it back past the bowlerto the long on fence! The lead moves to 22 and the stand is worth 111. Boundary number 7 for Jadeja who is onto 62. Guess he wants that century before the handshake moment.

119.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAround middledefended this time.

119.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Tea time is over so now it is tee time! Flighted on middle and legRavindra Jadeja jumps down the track and swings it over square leg for a boundary! There is no soul in the deep.

119.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOn middle and legSundar flicks it towards mid-wicket for a single.

119.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull from around the wicket on middle and legWashington Sundar defends.

Over 119

118.6

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull and around offRJ defends.

118.5

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarDown the leg sideSundar looks to flick but misses. The ball goes off his thigh pads towards fine leg and a leg bye is taken.

118.4

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull and straight 130 kph from around the wicketWashington Sundar defends it towards mid on.

118.3

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOn middle and legRavindra tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

118.2

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a length slightly wider outside offJadeja lets it go.

118.1

Chris Woakes to Ravindra JadejaFull around offRavindra Jadeja defends.

Over 118

117.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaA single to end another wicketless session. Around off Ravindra Jadeja goes back and works it to deep mid-wicket and crosses over. 100-RUN STAND IS UP! TEA ON DAY 5 INDIA 322/4LEAD BY 11!

117.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull around offRJ leans and smothers the spin.

117.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull around offdefended solidly.

117.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaIndecision. The arm ball outside off fractionally short Ravindra was about to shoulder arms but at the last momentrealized that the ball was coming in and got his bat down to defend it to the off side.

117.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaDelivered with a bit of a round-arm action 95 kph fuller in lengthJadeja defends it into the ground on the off side.

117.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFull around middle Ravindra Jadeja lunges and defends it to the leg side. Again scoots off for a singlebefore being sent back.

Over 117

116.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarLanded on the rough skids lowSundar gets across and manages to block it out.

116.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaShort and quick outside off 94 kphRJ pushes it through cover for a single. The lead moves to 10.

116.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside off Ravindra thrusts his front pad outkeeps his bat behind his pad as he looks to defend and pads the ball away.

116.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull around offJadeja offers another solid frontfoot defense.

116.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside off 93 kph Ravindra Jadeja pushes it towards cover and sets off for a non-existent single. Sundar sends him back and Jofra Archer charging in from mid offslips while trying to pick the ball up. The crowd cheers and Ben Stokes finds something to smile about.

116.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAround offbunted back to the bowler.

Over 116

115.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarFOUR! Up and over! Sundar is enjoying himself now. Tossed up outside off just a touch wideWashington Sundar leans and lofts it beautifully over cover!

115.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarVery full on middle and offWS defends again.

115.4

Joe Root to Washington SundarDelivered with a round-arm action around off 91 kphWashington comes forward and blocks it towards point.

115.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull again just around offSundar keeps it out again.

115.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offWashington Sundar lunges to block.

115.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around offdefended solidly.

Over 115

114.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaJumps down the track but is beaten in flight. Manages to defend it awkwardly.

114.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaOutside offJadeja stays back to defend.

114.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOn middle and legWashington Sundar nudges this through mid-wicket for a run.

114.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull around offdefended to the off side.

114.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAround offwristed through mid-wicket for a single.

114.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull on middle Ravindra Jadeja flicks it through mid on and sets off running. However Sundar sees Ben Stokes charge onto the ball from short mid-wicket and sends Jadeja back. Jadeja has come so far down the track that he has to scurry back and Stokes despite a weak underarm throwsends it perfectly to the keeper.

Over 114

113.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull outside offWashington drives it hard into the ground towards cover where the fielder leaps and stops. The crowd gets excited thinking that it is a catch.

113.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarToo full outside off 85 kphSundar drives it towards point.

113.4

Joe Root to Washington SundarFired in close to the off stump 86 kphWashington Sundar pushes it to the off side.

113.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull and around offeased towards cover.

113.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarOn middle and offpushed to the off side again.

113.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around offsolidly defended.

Over 113

112.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOutside offSundar gets a long way across and wrists it through mid-wicket for a single.

112.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarLanded around offWashington Sundar defends it to the off side.

112.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFuller and closer to the off stumpWS blocks it out towards silly point. Vacant silly point rather.

112.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull again outside offWashington pushes it towards cover.

112.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarWide outside offSundar gets a big stride and pads it away.

112.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarLiam Dawson returns. Full outside offWashington Sundar lunges to defend.

Over 112

111.6

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA short ball again down the leg sideleft alone. 15 from the over!

111.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaMISFIELD FOUR! INDIA INTO THE LEAD! The wheels are coming off for England. A short ball outside off Jadeja cuts it straight to deep point. He gets to the ball but then slips and the ball deflects off his legs into the ropes! HALF CENTURY FOR JADEJA as wellhis 27th in Tests and his 5th in this series!

111.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA short ball againRavindra Jadeja pulls it straight to Ben Duckett at square leg.

111.3

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarAnother short ball around offWashington looks to pull again but misses and is hit somewhere around his chest or shoulder. The ball lobs towards point and Jadeja calls him through for a single. Stokes has a few words to say to him in his followthrough but Sundar pays no attention. Leg bye signalled.

111.2

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarFOUR! HALF CENTURY FOR SUNDAR! Another short ball around off Sundar swivels and pulls it through square leg all along the ground this time beating deep backward square leg to his right. His 5th 50 in Tests. What a fighting innings this has been. Promoted to number 5sent ahead of the in-form Jadeja and the Chennai lad has not disappointed.

111.1

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarSIX! SLAM! Growing in confidence is Sundar and INDIA'S 300 COMES UP IN STYLE! A short ball outside offWashington Sundar picks the length in a trice and pulls it magnificently over square leg. Never looked to keep it down and it goes all the way! The deficit is now 7. The stand moves to 82.

Over 111

110.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaDown the leg side'Sir' gets inside the line and shoulders arms.

110.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length around offRJ taps it behind point and sets off for a single but is sent back.

110.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull just outside off coming inRavindra comes forward and defends it towards cover.

110.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaEDGED FOUR! Back of a length outside offRavindra Jadeja slashes hard and gets a thick outside edge. There is only a solitary slip and the ball races through the vacant gully region to the deep third fence.

110.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOutside off on a lengthJadeja leaves it alone..

110.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA length ball down the leg sideRavindra Jadeja gets out of the way.

Over 110

109.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarA short ball to end the over outside offSundar sways away from the line.

109.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOne more short ball at the ribs Ravindra looks to pull again but loses control of his bat due to the steep bounce. Howeverhe manages to fend it towards long leg for a run.

109.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaAnother short ball this is outside off and Jadeja fetches it and pulls it through mid-wicket all along the ground. By the time deep mid-wicket can catch up to his righttwo runs are taken. The deficit is now 18. Jadeja moves to 41 and the stand is worth 71.

109.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaGood bouncer. Right at the batter's head and Ravindra Jadeja has to hurry to get out of harm's way. Is down on his back.

109.2

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarA short ball around off coming inSundar hops across and nudges it through fine leg for a single.

109.1

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarA length ball outside off decent bounceWashington Sundar arches back and lets it go.

Over 109

108.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOverpitched wide outside offthe 'Rockstar' drives it towards cover. Just the second maiden over of the session after the second session started with a maiden!

108.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length outside off 'Sir' defends it down near himon the off side.

108.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length outside offRJ pushes it towards point.

108.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull and wide outside offa real grubber but far too wide to make any effect. Ravindra lets it go.

108.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaAround off on a length Jadeja is behind that one solidlyas he pushes it towards cover.

108.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA length ball down the leg sideRavindra Jadeja looks to flick but misses.

Over 108

107.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarFull outside off 131 kph Washington Sundar punches it on the up towards cover and starts off runningbut then sends Jadeja back.

107.5

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length outside offRJ rises with the bounce and taps it towards point for a run.

107.4

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaOn middle and legdefended to the leg side.

107.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length around offpushed towards mid off.

107.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaAnother short ball outside off this is at an acceptable height outside off Ravindra sways away from the line. Illegal delivery againThe third umpire informs umpire Ahsan Raza that Stokes has overstepped and a NO BALL is signalled. 6th no ball of the innings.

107.3

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaWIDE. Another bouncer but way too short. Banged in Stokes' halfgoes well above Jadeja to the keeper.

107.2

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA bit too far down the leg side short in lengthJadeja gets inside the line and lets it pass. Poor keeper Jamie Smith has to dive to his right to stop the ball.

107.1

Ben Stokes to Ravindra JadejaA short ball to begin around middle and legRavindra Jadeja ducks.

Over 107

106.6

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarThat one stays low! Fuller and outside off the ball stays much low than everyone would have expected it to beSundar hops and looks to defend it but misses due to low bounce. The pitch has shown clear variable bounce and the short-pitch ploy of England seems good but they aren't getting any success here.

106.5

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarOn the good length and around offSundar rises with the bounce and blocks it.

106.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaHard length and outside off Ravindra Jadeja swivelsand tucks it to deep fine leg for a single.

106.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length and around middle and legRavindra Jadeja gets inside the line and leaves it. The ball clips his thigh pad and goes to the keeper.

106.2

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarSundar just about to manage to get away! Another short-pitched ball angling into the body of the batterWashington Sundar gets cramped and he looks to flick it. The ball catches the inside half of the bat and goes in the air but wide of short leg. A single taken.

106.1

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarNagging length and around off angling inWashington Sundar comes forward and drops it down to cover.

Over 106

105.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaBEATEN! Floated up and outside offRavindra Jadeja comes forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge due to that rough again.

105.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaBYES! That unvariable bounce again! Nagging length and outside off on the rough Ravindra Jadeja looks to fetch this out into the leg side with a sweep shot but misses. The ball straightens out from there and even the keeper Jamie Smith fails to collect it to his left. The ball goes past him and rolls away behindwhere first slip hunts it down. Two byes taken.

105.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! A loosener and gets punished! Root dishes a full toss around middleRavindra Jadeja comes forward and flicks it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket for a cracking boundary.

105.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaOn the padsclipped it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

105.2

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaFloated up and around middleRavindra Jadeja gets a good stride forward and looks to tuck it again but gets an inside edge onto his front pad.

105.1

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaTossed it up and around offJadeja defends it off the front foot.

Over 105

104.6

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarAnother short delivery outside offSundar leaves it.

104.5

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarA well-directed bouncer now around the left shoulder of the batterWashington Sundar watches it carefully and decides to sway away from it in the end.

104.4

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarNagging length and around offSundar rises with the bounce and tucks it to mid-wicket.

104.3

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarOooh! Washington Sundar had no idea where the ball was! Short of a length angling into the body of the batter around middle Sundar takes his eyes off the ball as he looks to drop it down into the leg side. His bottom hand goes off the batand the ball hits on his ribs before falling down on the deck and rolling away beside the stumps at the striker's end. That is fiery bowling from Brydon Carse as he is looking good now and the short-pitch ploy of England is back again.

104.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaHard length hitting the deck hard around middleJadeja gets inside the line and tickles it to deep fine leg for one.

104.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length angling in around middleRavindra Jadeja hops up and tucks it towards mid-wicket.

Over 104

103.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarNagging length and around offWashington Sundar takes a big stride forward and blocks it.

103.5

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offpushed away to cover off the front foot.

103.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaThat's a nice shot! Fuller and on the pads Ravindra Jadeja comes forward and flicks it in the gap towards deep square leg. Liam Dawson hunts it down from wide mid on and manages to flick it inside the field with a slide. Three runs taken. This has been a nice partnership since Lunchpushing England further as they are getting frustrated.

103.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaCLOSE! Floated up and just outside off on the rough and the ball drifts back inRavindra Jadeja comes forward and leaves it. The ball goes close to the off stump.

103.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull and outside offSundar pushes it through covers for one more.

103.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround offSundar comes forward and turns it towards the leg side.

Over 103

102.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length and outside offRavindra Jadeja rises with the bounce and cuts it down to deep backward point for a couple of runs.

102.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaBig appeal for LBW from the bowler but the umpire shakes his head! Could be the height due to variable bounce! On a good length and around off coming in with an angle and gets some extra bounce on this occasion. Ravindra Jadeja looks to flick it again off the back foot and misses and gets rapped on the front foot above his kneeroll. And that could have tempted the umpire not to give this an OUT. England have lost all of their reviews. Also Carse has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL. Ball Tracking shows that it would have clipped the top of leg stump so even if the review was available and the ball was legalthe onfield decision would have stayed.

102.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaThat could have gone anywhere! Hard length and around off stays a bit lowRavindra Jadeja gets across to flick it but has to adjust his shot in the end as he goes to defend it. Gets an inside edge onto his front pad and the ball rolls away through the gap between his legs and stumps.

102.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaHard length and outside offRavindra Jadeja rides the bounce and taps it to cover point.

102.3

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarSliding on the padsSundar clips it through square leg and gets a single.

102.2

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarMuch fuller and around middle Washington Sundar comes forward and pushes it back to the left of the bowlerwhere mid on gets across to his right and stops it with a slide.

102.1

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarNagging length and around offSundar rises with the bounce and drops it down to cover point.

Over 102

101.6

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaVery full and around offRavindra Jadeja comes forward and blocks it.

101.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaOn the padstucked it to mid-wicket off the front foot.

101.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaDragged back length and outside offRavindra Jadeja leaves it.

101.3

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull and outside offSundar pushes it through covers for one.

101.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarBEAUTY! Slower through the air on the nagging length from wide of the crease to create an inward angle and then gets it to turn away from there just outside off Washington Sundar presses back and looks to defend it but gets surprised by the turn and bounce there. The ball beats the outside edge of the bat and the keeper collects it to his left behind the wickets. That's why the skipper Ben Stokes has called in the former skipper Joe Root for a change in bowling as he gets this turn and bounce more often on these kinds of pitches like he picked up a fifer during the India series in India2021.

101.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarTossed it up and outside offWashington Sundar watches it carefully and lets it go.

Over 101

100.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a length outside offJadeja pushes it towards cover.

100.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA touch wider outside offRavindra Jadeja gets across and lets it be.

100.4

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarBack of a length outside off extra bounceWashington Sundar works it to the left of mid on for a single.

100.3

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarFull outside offpushed towards mid off.

100.2

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA short ball outside offpunched to deep point for a run.

100.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a length outside offdefended solidly.

Over 100

99.6

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around offSundar defends it out to the off side.

99.5

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaVery full outside offRavindra drives it straight to Ben Stokes at cover who misfields and the ball goes through. A single taken.

99.4

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaA touch outside off 87 kphJadeja plays it towards cover.

99.3

Joe Root to Ravindra JadejaOn middle and legRavindra Jadeja smothers the spin.

99.2

Joe Root to Washington SundarAround middle and offSundar leans and pushes it through mid on for a single.

99.1

Joe Root to Washington SundarFull around middle and legWashington Sundar defends.

Over 99

98.6

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaFull outside offRavindra looks to push and run towards mid off but then changes his mind.

98.5

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaA length delivery outside offleft alone.

98.4

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaSimilar ball slightly wider outside offJadeja pushes it towards cover.

98.3

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaOn a good length outside off extra bounceRavindra Jadeja rises with the bounce and pushes it towards point but gets a loud call of 'NO!' from Washington Sundar as Ollie Pope was closing in quickly. Jadeja apologizes to his partner.

98.2

Brydon Carse to Washington SundarAround middle and offtucked through mid-wicket for a quick run.

98.1

Brydon Carse to Ravindra JadejaShort and wide outside offslapped to deep point for a single.

Over 98

97.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarAround middle and legWashington taps it towards short mid-wicket.

97.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFull around middle and offsolidly defended.

97.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaBack of a length around middle and legworked through mid-wicket for a run.

97.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarA very quick single. Archer like an archer keeps shooting his arrow straight but the problem for him is the target cannot be leg stump. It has to be off stumpSundar drops it to the leg side and scoots across. The deficit is under 50 now! The stand is worth 40 (59).

97.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarStraight again on a lengthWashington Sundar clips it straight to Ollie Pope at short mid-wicket.

97.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOn a length a bit too straight from around the wicket 140 kphRavindra Jadeja tucks it towards deep backward square leg for a single.

Over 97

96.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaMore runs! Short outside off RJ goes back and punches it through point. Chris Woakes gives it a good chase and gets to the ball from cover. Dives in front and pulls the ball back inensuring that it does not touch the ropes. Three runs taken.

96.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Fine shot! Around middle Ravindra Jadeja drives it straight back past the non strikerwho gets out of the way and the ball races to the long on fence!

96.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaOh now! Where was that ball? Full outside off on the rough Ravindra looked to defend and met the ball properly. But the ball hit the bottom part of his batdeflected back onto his front foot and went over the stumps to the keeper! Jadeja kept searching for the ball while England continue to get frustrated.

96.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside off 92 kphJadeja lunges to defend it in front of silly point.

96.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarShortish again outside offWashington Sundar goes back and easily clips this through mid-wicket for a run.

96.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaShort outside offRavindra Jadeja works it through square leg for a single. The stand moves to 30 and the deficit is now 59.

Over 96

95.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOn middle and legworked behind square leg for one more.

95.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull and straightRJ clips it straight to square leg.

95.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaDown the leg side short in lengthRavindra takes his arms out of harm's way.

95.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA bit too straightJadeja clips it straight to square leg.

95.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA short ball coming in from around the wicket outside offRavindra Jadeja gets across and nudges it to the leg side.

95.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaA short ball around offnudged towards mid-wicket.

Over 95

94.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarEDGED SAFE! More frustration for England. Full around offWashington Sundar lunges to defend but the ball lands on the rough and straightens. Takes the outside edge and goes to the left of slip but there is no one present at gully! The ball goes towards deep third and the batters take a couple. 250 UP FOR INDIA! Sundar moves to 31.

94.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull on middlepushed through mid on for a single.

94.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaAround offsolidly defended.

94.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaMisfield and this is really ragged from England post Lunch. Runs are coming pretty quickly for India. Short outside off again Ravindra works this through square leg straight to Brydon Carse for a single. HoweverCarse fumbles and the single is doubled.

94.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaExtra bounce. A touch short outside off Jadeja looks to turn it to the leg side but gets a thick inside edge onto his pads due to the bounce. The ball lobs in the air off the pads but drops well away from bothsilly point and short leg.

94.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside offRavindra Jadeja looks to drive it through the off side but gets a bottom edge on the leg side.

Over 94

93.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarA beauty to end the over. On a length outside off Washington feels for it the ball keeps on coming inbut misses the outside edge.

93.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarLanded outside off Washington Sundar gets a big stride inopens the face of his bat and defends it towards gully.

93.4

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull and straight on middle and legRavindra works it through mid-wicket and calls through for a quick single.

93.3

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaOn a length outside offleft alone.

93.2

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFOUR! Fine shot! Full on middle and leg Jadeja times this straight back down the ground and with no mid on presentthe ball races away to the fence! The deficit is down to 67 now.

93.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaHuge shout for LBW turned down. No reviews left for England. On a length outside off coming in sharply steep bounce Ravindra Jadeja looked to flick but missed and was hit high on the padswhile being in the air as well. The replay detects an inside edge.

Over 93

92.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTouch full but around middleSundar gets down on his knees and nudges it to mid-wicket.

92.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDrags his length back does Dawson and bowls it around rough and around off turns back in from thereWashington Sundar covers his off stump and pats it out in the gap towards first slip. But they don't run.

92.4

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaTossed it up and around off Ravindra Jadeja takes a step forwardgets to the pitch of the ball and flicks it to the left of wide long on for one.

92.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaPretty wide outside offJadeja shuffles across and lets it pass.

92.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed up now outside offeased through the covers for a single.

92.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFOUR BYES! More runs for India! Full outside off landing on the rough generating a puff of dust Washington Sundar looks to pad it away. The ball kicks off bouncing high and goes past the batter and keeper to the fence behind. Umpire Tucker signals byes but Dawson complains indicating that Sundar had padded it and the ball hit something. Sure enoughthe replay does pick up the ball hitting the front thigh. Unfortunate for the keeper. These will go against his name.

Over 92

91.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarHard length and around offWashington Sundar taps it through cover point and takes one more. 10 off the over!

91.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarThat's better! Back of a length and around off gets some extra bounce too Washington Sundar rises with the bounce and looks to defend it but due to extra bouncehe makes connection with the handle of the bat. The ball rolls away beside the pitch on the off side.

91.4

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarAgain darts in on the pads on the fuller lengthSundar comes forward and clips it to mid-wicket. Not a great line from Archer.

91.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFOUR! Well well well! India scored 49 runs in the whole of the morning session and in just 15 balls post Lunch they have scored nearly 25 percent of those many runs! Full and again a bit too straight around middle and legSundar leans across and just pushes it through mid on. There is a big gap in that region and the ball meets the fence! The trail is down to 78 now.

91.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOvercompensation now. Full and on the padsWashington Sundar clips it through mid-wicket for another couple.

91.1

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaNicely played. Short of a length outside offRavindra Jadeja rises with the bounce and punches it through point. Three runs taken.

Over 91

90.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarToo full and around offSundar jams it out back to the bowler.

90.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarNagging length and around off on the rough and hence it stays lowSundar manages to defend it off the back foot off the toe end of the bat.

90.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarDragged back length and around off Washington Sundar plays it off the back foot and turns it towards mid-wicketwhere the fielder makes a fumble and lets the ball go through. But the batters don't run.

90.3

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaOutside off Ravindra taps it past slipto his left and gets a single.

90.2

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaThrown up wide outside offJadeja reaches out and drives it straight to cover.

90.1

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaFull outside off 88 kphRavindra Jadeja comes forward and defends it in front of short leg.

Over 90

89.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarGoes fuller and outside off coming in with an angleWS again leaves it.

89.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarBack of a length and outside offSundar leaves it again.

89.4

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarNice carry! Pitches it up and just outside off Washington Sundar lets it go. But the ball bounces much and the keeper Jamie Smithhas to leap behind the wickets with his extended arms to grab it.

89.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOn a good length steep bounce but wide outside offWashington shoulders arms.

89.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFull and down the leg side Sundar looks to flick but misses. Yet another diving take by the keeperthis time to his right.

89.1

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOn a length around middle and off from around the wicketWashington Sundar defends.

Over 89

88.6

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaA touch short around off Jadeja works it through the leg side but cannot find the gap. LUNCH ON DAY 5 INDIA 223/4TRAIL BY 88!

88.5

Liam Dawson to Ravindra JadejaShort of full outside off skidding throughRavindra Jadeja stays back to defend.

88.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarToo straight from DawsonSundar goes back and works it past short leg for a single.

88.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAround offWashington Sundar works it straight to short leg.

88.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed up outside offwatchfully defended.

88.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarLiam Dawson to bowl the final over before Lunch. Full outside offleft alone.

Over 88

87.6

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaFull and down the leg side a delivery in frustrationJadeja cannot get it away. Good diving stop by the keeper. What an over by Archer.

87.5

Jofra Archer to Ravindra JadejaEDGED DROPPED! Joe Root of all the people! My word whether England rue a quality bowler in the absence of Stokes or not is one matter but fielding is something which has been a let down for them in this match. 4th dropped catch in the match. Could have been so easily two in two. What a let off for Jadeja. Archer comes charging in from around the wicket and bangs it on a length outside off. Jadeja plays for the incoming angle and gets a healthy outside edge to first slip because of extra bounce. Joe Root is a touch surprised with the speed of that ball and hence is late to react. The ball goes up in the air after hitting his hands to his left. He tries again to leap and try with his left hand but misses. Then he tries again for the third timebut the ball drops down! Massive reprieve.

87.4

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillOUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! And the curse for India before a break continues! This is not the first time that the visitors have lost a wicket with just a few minutes before an interval and more particularly before Lunch. To memory it seems like this is the 5th time in this series that India have lost a wicket at the stroke of Lunch. Kudos to Archer for persisting with that short length. He was not on the mark against Sundar but got it right on that occasion. This is what extra pace can do. Jofra bangs it on a length outside off probably could have been left alone as an afterthought but Gill chooses to poke at it. Gets a healthy outside edge to the keeper Jamie Smith who makes no mistake. Archer is pumped up and Gill departs for a fabulous 103 to a massive ovation from the crowd. The 34-run stand has been broken and India are 222/4trailing by 89!

87.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFull and down the leg sideWashington leans and works it through mid-wicket for a single. The deficit is 89 now.

87.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOn middle and leg now but on the hipsSundar tucks it through square leg for a couple.

87.1

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarA fast short ball but misdirected down the leg sideWashington Sundar gets out of the line.

Over 87

86.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull and straightwell defended.

86.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull around off Shubman Gill works it to the right of mid on and comes back for the second. This stand is now worth 31 and cruciallyconsumed 99 balls. Another 397 remaining.

86.4

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarOn middle and leg nowWashington Sundar clips it through square leg for a single.

86.3

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarThat's three on the trottaking the ball away from the left hander. Left alone.

86.2

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarAction replay of the previous delivery.

86.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull outside off moving awayleft alone.

Over 86

85.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFull and outside off nipping back in 137 kphShubman Gill defends with bat and pad close together.

85.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFull and straightWashington flicks it through mid-wicket. Chris Woakes chases the ball all the way till the boundary and the batters get three runs.

85.4

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFuller around offSundar defends it towards cover where Stokes stops it.

85.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarOn a length outside off moving awaylet through.

85.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFull around offdefended into the off side.

85.1

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarBack of a length outside off moving awayWashington Sundar pushes but misses.

Over 85

84.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillMassive movement! Landed on a good length outside off Shubman trusts the bounce and lets it go but the ball pitches and jags back in stays very low and just about kisses the off stump! Lands well short of the keeper Jamie Smithwho dives to his left and parries it to his left.

84.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillEDGED SHORT! Full outside off Gill looks to defend but the ball nips back in stays lowtakes the bottom edge and goes on the bounce to the keeper.

84.4

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarMisfield and the deficit is now down to double digits! On a length around middle Washington Sundar works it through mid on where the fielder gets across to his left but fumbles while picking it up. The ball goes through and by the time he can go back to retrieve the ballthe batters take the third. The deficit is now 98.

84.3

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull outside off from over the wicket Washington Sundar looks to defend but the ball pitches and then moves away off the seamto beat the outside edge.

84.2

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarFull and wide outside offleft alone.

84.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarOn a length outside off coming indefended to the leg side.

Over 84

83.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillMassive nip-backer from outside offGill looks to defend but gets a bit of an inside edge onto the ground.

83.5

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillOutside offpushed into the off side.

83.4

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFull around offwatchfully defended towards cover.

83.3

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarFuller outside off this time Sundar decides to play at it. Steers it past gully and by the time Ben Duckett can get to the ball near the boundarythree runs are taken.

83.2

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarLanded on a length outside off shaping awayWashington Sundar lets it through.

83.1

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillA length ball down the leg sideShubman Gill tucks it through square leg for a single.

Over 83

82.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman Gill9TH TEST TON FOR SHUBMAN GILL! 4th in this series alone! Irrespective of how his team has been performing this bloke has led from the fronttaking captaincy like a duck to water. Indian future and leadership is in safe hands. Gets there by pushing a length ball through the covers. Screams through in joy as he runs across and takes his helmet off to acknowledge the applause. But he also knows that the job isn't done.

82.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillLanded outside offGill pushes it towards cover-point and Sundar hurries across to give his skipper his century but is sent back immediately.

82.4

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillMoves to 99 now! On a length around off coming in Shubman Gill turns it to the leg sidethrough square leg and charges back for the second.

82.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAnother jaffa. Gill advances a touch but the ball pitches and then moves away off the wobbly seamto beat the outside edge.

82.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOn a good length now wide outside offleft alone again.

82.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull outside offleft alone.

Over 82

81.6

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarBRAVE LEAVE! Nagging length and around off coming in with an angle but then moves away after pitchingWashington Sundar looks to defend it at first but then leaves it. The ball zips past the top of the off stump.

81.5

Jofra Archer to Washington SundarJAFFA! Back of a length from around the wicket creating an inward angle and then gets it to straighten out from there around offWashington Sundar stands tall and looks to defend it but the ball zips past the outside edge of the bat on its way to the keeper. This is lovely bowling and especially from this angle by Archer.

81.4

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillPitches it up now does Archer and bowls it around off gets some in-seam movementShubman Gill comes forward to defend it but gets a leading edge. The ball goes in the gap towards cover point and they take a single.

81.3

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillAnother short-pitched delivery outside off getting some good bounce off the deckShubman Gill watches it carefully and shoulders his arms at the very end.

81.2

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillBack of a length and around offShubman Gill gets behind it and defends it.

81.1

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFOUR! PUNISHED! Short of a length angling in around middle Shubman Gill presses backgets on top of the bounce and pulls it down to deep backward square leg for a boundary.

Over 81

80.6

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarGood solid defence! Hard length over offWashington Sundar hangs back and drops it down into the deck with a straight bat.

80.5

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarNagging length and outside off moving awayWashington Sundar leaves it.

80.4

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarBack of a length and around off angling inSundar defends it off the back foot.

80.3

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarEdged but didn't carry! Woakes pitches it up and brings this one back on the fuller length and around off Washington Sundar gets a good stride forward to defend it but he plays it with soft hands. The ball catches the outside edge of the bat and goes towards third slip but on the bounceas the fielder dives forward to collect it. That's what England would have wanted but only for the ball to go into the slip cordon.

80.2

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarThere is away movement full and well outside off seaming away further from the batterSundar leaves it.

80.1

Chris Woakes to Washington SundarStarts off with a relative fuller delivery outside offWashington Sundar shoulders his arms.

Over 80

79.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillMAIDEN! Full and around offGill comes forward and defends it.

79.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFlighted full and around offShubman Gill crouches and presents a solid block.

79.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround offdefended back to the bowler.

79.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFloated full and around middle too fullerShubman Gill jams it out off the toe end of the bat back to the bowler.

79.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAgain same line in the stumps and on the fuller lengthGill taps it into the leg side with soft hands. Sundar wants to take a single but Gill sends him back.

79.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed it up and around middleShubman Gill gets a good stride forward and blocks it.

Over 79

78.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarHits the deck hard again shorter and outside offSundar hops up but lets it go.

78.5

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarBack of a length and around off Washington Sundar rises with the bounce and uses his wrists to flick it in the gap towards deep square leg. Calls for two instantly and though the deep square leg fielder gets across to his left to cut it offboth batters take two runs quite easily.

78.4

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarAnother short-pitched delivery and outside offSundar leaves it.

78.3

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarBrings back in this time on a length and around off angling inSundar hangs back and presents a full face of the bat to defend it. This is a nice phase for India as they are showing good resistance.

78.2

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarShort of a length and outside off moving away from the batterSundar leaves it.

78.1

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarHard length and outside off that variable bounce againWashington Sundar rises with the bounce and lets it go.

Over 78

77.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarA lofted shot but gets only a single! Full and around offWashington Sundar goes on his knees and picks it up to launch it downtown. He makes a good connection but the ball doesn't reach the boundary because of the damp outfield. Chris Woakes from mid on cuts it off. A single taken.

77.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillDrops it shorter now and around offGill rocks back and cuts it through cover point for one.

77.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillMore straighter and around middleGill takes a big stride forward and blocks it.

77.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillSimilar length and a bit outside off slower tooGill comes forward but shoulders his arms.

77.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA bit of dragged back length and around offShubman Gill presses back and defends it.

77.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed it up and around middleGill clips it towards square leg.

Over 77

76.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarThis is solid defence! On a good length and around offSundar comes forward and presents the full face of the bat to block it.

76.5

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarBack of a length and angling in around offSudar hops up and drops it down into the pitch.

76.4

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarNagging length and outside offWashington Sundar lets it go.

76.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillA misfield and a single for Gill. Full and around off Gill takes a big stride forward and drives it towards coverwhere Ollie Pope makes a dive to his right but lets it through him. Stokes runs around to his left to collect it but both batters take a quick single. Good running between the wickets by both Indian batters but that could have been saved easily by Pope.

76.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOh that has got extra bounce! Hard length and around off the ball shoots up unexpectedly and as Shubman Gill tries to defend ithe gets surprised. The ball makes contact with the handle of the bat and lobs up beside the pitch on the off side. Could have gone anywhere. The pitch has showed this invariable bounce since this morning.

76.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a good length and around offShubman Gill comes forward and defends it off the middle of the bat.

Over 76

75.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull outside offSundar defends it solidly.

75.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTerrific bowling. Dawson has prepared a string on that rough. He keeps on landing it on that area just short of full. And things are happening. Sundar looks to defend this one getting a big stride but the ball lands on the rough spins back in bounces extra beats the bat hits the thighthen lobs onto the glove and lands just short of short leg!

75.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarExtreme spin from outside off from the rough pace off Sundar looks to defend but misses and is hit on the padswith the impact outside off.

75.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarLanded outside offWashington Sundar presses forward and pushes it towards slip.

75.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAround offdefended solidly.

75.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarOn middle and offflicked past short leg towards short mid-wicket.

Over 75

74.6

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillLanded outside off Shubman Gill continues to be brave to play on the back footdespite that blow.

74.5

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillSimilar ball this timethe skipper works it towards short mid-wicket.

74.4

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillSimilar ball coming in from outside offSG defends it solidly towards cover.

74.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillSlightly back of a length outside offShubman stays back and pushes it towards cover-point.

74.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFrom a wide angle outside off over the wicketGill stays back and pushes it towards point.

74.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a length outside offShubman Gill pushes it towards cover.

Over 74

73.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarExtravagant turn. Dawson lands it in the footholes outside off short of fullSundar looks to pad it away but the ball spins back in a long way and hits him.

73.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarA touch short outside offWashington Sundar stays back and guides it towards backward point.

73.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAnd now this one goes past silly point! Full outside off WS lunges to defend and plays it off the face of his bat aeriallyto the right of silly point!

73.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarVery full outside off inviting the driveWashington accepts the invitation and looks to drive but the ball spins in off the rough and goes off the inner half of the bat back to the bowler.

73.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull just outside offSundar defends in front of silly point. There is a short leg and a slip as well.

73.1

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarA touch short outside off Washington Sundar goes back and works it to the left of mid on. By the time Chris Woakes can get to the balltwo runs are taken. The deficit is now 118.

Over 73

72.6

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFull and wide outside off coming back inthe skipper lets it go.

72.5

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillAnother one shoots low but SG plays it really well. What a nice combination - SG plays Dukes well - pun intended. Wider of the crease from over the wicket on a lengthGill gets across to defend but the ball jags back in and stays low as well. Gill just about manages to get his bat down in time to block.

72.4

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFull outside off swinging inShubman defends it solidly.

72.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillA touch wider outside offleft alone.

72.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillThe double bluff. Just short of full outside off Gill strides forward to defend and meets the ball but the moment the bat makes contact Gill takes his bottom hand offdue to the jarring effect.

72.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOuch. That is an unplayable delivery. And dangerous too. Against grubbers you only fail to meet the ball. But against such deliveries you could get injured as well. Just how Gill has got one here. Short of a length outside off Shubman Gill stayed back to defend but the ball rose up sharply coming in as well hitting him on the right arm. Gill straightaway winces in pain but has the presence of mind to try and knock the ball away from the stumps as it goes off his arm onto his helmetthen trickles down back his body. Throws his bat and gloves away and that could only mean serious pain.

Over 72

71.6

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarVery full outside offWashington Sundar goes hard on the drive but back to the bowler.

71.5

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarFull outside offWS lunges and keeps it out.

71.4

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarTossed up outside offWashington gets a good stride in to block.

71.3

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarVery full outside offSundar looks to drive but gets a thick outside edge towards gully.

71.2

Liam Dawson to Washington SundarAround off coming inworked towards short leg.

71.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOutside offShubman Gill punches it towards point where Jofra Archer trips over the ball and lets it through. A single taken.

Over 71

70.6

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarAngling in around middle on the fuller lengthSundar comes forward and defends it. Just 2 and a wicket for Stokes off the over.

70.5

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarHard length and outside offSundar lets it go.

70.4

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarBEATEN! From around the wicket Stokes hurls in to bowl a relative fuller delivery and in the channel outside offgets it to come back in with that angle and then the ball gets straightened out after pitching. Washington Sundar comes forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge. Lovely bowling from the English skipper.

70.3

Ben Stokes to Washington SundarOn a length outside off Washington Sundar punches this through the covers for a coupleto get off the mark.

70.2

Ben Stokes to KL RahulOUT! LBW! No review needed for this one! Stokes does not appeal Rahul does not wait! A carbon copy of Rahul's dismissal at Lord's. Same bowler as well. Only there Stokes had reviewed. There was absolutely no point in reviewing this one. It was slightly better than a grubber. On a good length outside off KL Rahul stays back to play. But unfortunately for him the ball jags back in and stays absolutely low hitting him on the pads. Dead plumb so plumb that neither the bowler nor the batter had any second thought. Still you have got to appeal for the umpire to raise his finger as Glenn McGrath had found out some 20-odd years ago. Sosomeone does appeal and umpire Rod Tucker raises his finger. Ball Tracking projects it to be hitting the leg stump. End of a marathon stand of 188 as Rahul departs for a gritty 90. India are 188/3 and trail by 123 runs!

70.1

Ben Stokes to KL RahulOn a good length outside offKL Rahul pushes it into the off side.

Over 70

69.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillMuch fuller almost a yorker around middleShubman comes forward and nudges it to mid-wicket.

69.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillNagging length and around middleGill tucks it towards mid-wicket.

69.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulGood running between the wickets! Fuller but around legRahul clips it wide of square leg with soft hands and steals a single.

69.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulLanded outside off Rahul lunges to defend but the ball pitches and zips past the outside edgewith extra bounce.

69.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround offsolidly defended.

69.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulMassive shout for caught behind. Turned down by the umpire. The bowler is confident but the keeper is not 100 percent sure. Dawson is confident that he heard a noise and Ben Stokes takes the gamble and goes for the sole existing review. It was fired down the leg side and KL Rahul missed his sweepto the keeper. UltraEdge detects nothing as the ball is near the bat. Top-class umpiring once again. That's it for England in terms of reviews in this innings.

Over 69

68.6

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFOUR! Easy pickings! Back of a length and around middle and legShubman Gill gets across and tickles it fine to deep fine leg for a boundary. The deep fine leg fielder was a bit wide and though he tries to run across to his right but the ball wins the race.

68.5

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillNagging length and touch outside offShubman Gill stands tall and pats it down towards the gully region.

68.4

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillCLOSE! Hard length and around off Shubman Gill brings his bat down and looks to dab it down into the off side but gets a bit of underedge on this occasion. The ball bounces and shoots up beside the off stump. Lucky for the Indian skipperas it could have gone anywhere.

68.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a length outside off 137 kph darting back in Gill hops back to defendas the ball stays a touch low as well.

68.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a length outside off nipping away 132 kphShubman Gill comes forward and pushes it towards cover.

68.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a good length around offworked towards mid-wicket.

Over 68

67.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAgain pitches it full and around offKL blocks it.

67.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulNot much happening off the wicket full and around offeasily defended by Rahul off the front foot.

67.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed up and around offRahul comes forward and defends it.

67.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround off 92 kphKL Rahul defends.

67.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOutside offpunched towards deep point for a single.

67.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull on middle and offShubman Gill flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple. The deficit is now 129.

Over 67

66.6

Ben Stokes to KL RahulMuch fuller and around offRahul comes forward and blocks it.

66.5

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillDROPPED! A tough chance is put down by Ollie Pope and he looks very distraught. Stokes lands it full and a bit outside off as Shubman Gill sees it is in his arc he comes forward and drives it uppishly. The ball goes in the air towards cover where Pope is stationed a bit close and he leaps with his extended arms but the ball doesn't stick and pops out. The effort was great but the shot was hit hard and thus Pope can't be able to pouch it in his hands. The ball rolls away behind him and the batters take a single. How costly will it prove to England? Stokes has just started to bowl and he has created chancesbut the England fielders will have to support their skipper to get wickets.

66.4

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillExcellent effort! Full and around off Shubman Gill gets across and flicks it off the middle of the bat towards mid-wicketwhere Joe Root moves across to his left quickly and gets his left hand on it. The ball rolls away to mid on.

66.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillAround middle and offGill gets across and works it through mid-wicket where it is fielded well with a slide.

66.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFull and straightwatchfully defended to the off side.

66.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFull outside off 133 kphShubman Gill looks to drive it through the off side but the ball comes in and goes off the inner half of the bat towards mid on.

Over 66

65.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulPitches it full again and around off similar lineKL defends it off the front foot.

65.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFloated up and around offRahul strides forward and blocks it nicely.

65.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed it up and tight lines around offRahul comes forward and defends it off the outer half of the bat.

65.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThis one shoots low as well. Tossed up around off drifting in towards the right handerKL stays back to defend but the ball shoots low and just about meets the toe end of the bat.

65.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulA bit too straight now down the leg side 88 kphRahul wrists it through mid-wicket for a couple.

65.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around off slanting in 96 kphKL Rahul defends towards silly point.

Over 65

64.6

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn the good length and outside offShubman Gill looks to jam it out into the off side but misses as the ball seam away from there and beats the outside edge of the bat.

64.5

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillNagging length and around off with that variable bounce againGill comes forward to defend it but ends up chipping it. The ball bounces and goes over a leaping Stokes to mid off.

64.4

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillA loud appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down and instantly Stokes implies that it would be sliding down leg. On the fuller side and around middle and leg it stays much lower and also gets some inward movement. Shubman Gill gets surprised and tries to defend itbut misses due to low bounce and gets rapped on the front pad. The replays confirm that it would have missed the leg stump. A lucky escape for the Indian skipper.

64.3

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillA touch wider outside offleft alone.

64.2

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillFull and straight stays a touch lowGill is watchful in defense.

64.1

Ben Stokes to Shubman GillOn a length around offShubman Gill works it through mid-wicket for a couple. Moves to 81.

Over 64

63.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulSlower full and around offKL again blocks it with a good stride forward.

63.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFuller again and around offRahul defends it off the front foot to silly point.

63.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed up and around middleKL Rahul comes forward and blocks it.

63.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillThe first run of Day 5. The arm ball slanting in from outside off 92 kphShubman opens the face of his bat and guides it through point for a single.

63.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillLanded around off a bit of flight 95 kphGill defends.

63.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull on middleShubman Gill flicks it towards short mid-wicket.

Over 63

62.6

Joe Root to KL RahulAround middle and off watchfully defended. STUMPS ON DAY 4 INDIA 174/2TRAIL BY 137!

62.5

Joe Root to KL RahulFull around offdefended solidly.

62.4

Joe Root to KL RahulOUCH! It is called the funny bone but it is not funny at all! A quicker ball short in length outside leg Rahul looks to work it away but then decides to pad it away. However the ball hits him on the softer part of the kneeinside the front pad and Rahul hobbles in pain.

62.3

Joe Root to Shubman GillAnother misfield! Stokes will be irritated now. Full on middleShubman Gill works it straight to Brydon Carse at short mid-wicket who takes his eyes off the ball and it goes through. A run taken.

62.2

Joe Root to KL RahulVery full around middle and offRahul pushes it towards cover. The fielder fumbles and Gill starts off for the single. Rahul is not watching and Gill has to shout to get Rahul's attention. The ball roll down through mid off and the batters take a single. Stokes is not amused.

62.1

Joe Root to KL RahulFull around middle 88 kphKL Rahul defends.

Over 62

61.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillThe arm ball outside off 94 kphShubman Gill cuts it from the off stump towards backward point.

61.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around off 87 kphthe skipper eases it towards cover.

61.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA low full toss down the leg sideSG works it towards short mid-wicket.

61.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillQuicker ball outside offShubman pushes it towards cover.

61.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull and straight 88 kphGill pats it down coming forward.

61.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillThat is a beauty. Flighted outside off Shubman Gill comes forward to defend but the ball pitches and then spins just enough bouncing as wellto beat the outside edge. So close.

Over 61

60.6

Joe Root to KL RahulFOUR! The angle is changed as Root comes around the wicket but delivers a loopy full tossaround off. Rahul comes forward and literally caresses it through mid off. No one is chasing that. The stand moves to 172 and the deficit is now 139.

60.5

Joe Root to Shubman GillThrown up outside offShubman drives it towards covers where Ben Stokes misfields and then hobbles across to get to the ball. Not good signs for England. The batters pinch a single.

60.4

Joe Root to Shubman GillA touch short around off 91 kphGill plays the short-arm jab towards short mid-wicket.

60.3

Joe Root to KL RahulVery full outide offKL Rahul eases it through the covers for a run.

60.2

Joe Root to Shubman GillOn middle and offShubman Gill works it through mid-wicket for a single.

60.1

Joe Root to Shubman GillFull around offdefended back to the bowler.

Over 60

59.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThe arm ball around leg stump 86 kphRahul is solid in defense.

59.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThe arm all outside off short in lengthKL Rahul punches it towards cover.

59.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulVery full around middleKLR defends it in front of silly point.

59.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFuller around off 93 kph KL comes forward this timehaving learnt from his previous mistake and meets the ball nicely towards cover.

59.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulOohhh.. this one darts back 95 kph outside offRahul stays back to defend but gets a thick inside edge past the stumps to the leg side.

59.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around off 90 kphKL Rahul lunges to defend it to the off side.

Over 59

58.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAround offpushed to the off side.

58.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull and just around offShubman Gill is solid in defense on the front foot.

58.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulShort and wide outside offKL slaps it behind point for a single.

58.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and around offRahul defends it towards cover.

58.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAround middle and legpushed towards short mid-wicket.

58.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulReally well bowled. On a length pretty straight KL Rahul comes forward to defend but the ball lands on the rough and spites up getting hit on the glove and rolling down towards second slip. Rahul walks down the pitchtakes his gloves off and takes some time out of the game.

Over 58

57.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around leg stump 90 kphthe skipper presses it down solidly.

57.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillArrowed down the leg side 88 kphSG works it towards short mid-wicket.

57.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around middle and off 93 kphShubman lunges to defend.

57.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOutside offGill pushes it towards cover.

57.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around middleworked to the leg side.

57.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFOUR! Misdirected down the leg side. Shubman Gill just turns it with ease through the vacant leg slip region. Zak Crawley puts in the hard yards and gets to the ball dives and tries to flick it backbut the ball rolls back into the ropes. The deficit is now 147.

Over 57

56.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulWoakes tries to target the pads but gets pushed to mid on with ease. 10 runs from the over.

56.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull around offKL defends.

56.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFOUR! Another cracking shot the second boundary of the over. Back of a length outside offRahul arches back and cuts it behind point. The stand moves to 160 and Rahul moves to 80.

56.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulLanded on a length outside off 132 kph moving awayKL keeps his bat inside the line.

56.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOoohhh... this one goes off the inside edge. Full around offRahul lunges to block but the ball bounces a shade extra and goes off the inner half of the bat and flies through square leg. Couple of runs taken.

56.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFOUR! Excellent precision. On a length outside off KL Rahul stays deep in his crease waits for the ball to arrive and guides it past first slip to his rightto the deep third fence for a boundary. The deficit is now 157.

Over 56

55.6

Joe Root to Shubman GillFull around middle and off 87 kphthe skipper comes forward to block.

55.5

Joe Root to Shubman GillOn middle stump this time short of fullSG stays back to defend.

55.4

Joe Root to Shubman GillFired down the leg side 87 kphShubman looks to pad it away. The ball misses the pad.

55.3

Joe Root to Shubman GillSlightly short around offGill rocks back and plays a short-arm jab towards mid-wicket.

55.2

Joe Root to Shubman GillOn middle and legShubman Gill gets a good stride to block.

55.1

Joe Root to Shubman GillFull around middlewatchfully defended.

Over 55

54.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull outside off KL Rahul plays it with an open bat face and guides it towards second slip who this timedives and stops the ball to his left.

54.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull on middle and legwatchfully defended.

54.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOutside off on a lengthKLR opens the face of his bat and guides it towards second slip. The fielder dives to his left as the ball comes to him on the bounce but he cnnot stop it and it goes through. First slip runs all the way to the boundary and stops the ball. Two runs taken and the 150-RUN STAND IS UP! What a fightback.

54.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and straight 127 kphKL manages to get his bat down in time to defend. That stayed low a touch.

54.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a length outside off 129 kphRahul lunges and pushes it towards cover.

54.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and on off 127 kphKL Rahul defends.

Over 54

53.6

Joe Root to KL RahulA rank long hopRahul looks to pull but does not quite get hold of it. Gets it behind square leg and there is a chance for a couple but the batters are happy with one.

53.5

Joe Root to Shubman GillAhhh.... Shubman jumps out of the crease slightly early and seeing thatRoot fires it on off. But the batter manages to get bat on ball and pushes it towards covers for a single.

53.4

Joe Root to Shubman GillDown the leg sideflicked towards short mid-wicket.

53.3

Joe Root to Shubman GillA tad short on middleGill defends it back to the bowler.

53.2

Joe Root to KL RahulBowled with a bit of a round-arm action 86 kphKL Rahul works it through mid-wicket for a run.

53.1

Joe Root to Shubman GillFull from around the wicket on middle and legShubman Gill works it through mid-wicket for a single. Moves to 70.

Over 53

52.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulVery full on middleKLR works it through mid-wicket. Sets off for the single but is sent back with a loud shout.

52.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulQuicker ball on middle and off short in lengthKL stays back to defend.

52.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulNice bowling. Tossed up outside off slightly wider slower in pace 84 kph draws the batter outas Rahul lunges to defend and does get an outside edge as well. But it drops to ground towards second slip.

52.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillDown the leg sideShubman Gill works it through mid-wicket for a run.

52.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulLanded outside off 87 kphRahul eases it through the covers for a single.

52.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around off 95 kphKL Rahul lunges to defend.

Over 52

51.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillA short ball againkept out.

51.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillNot a bad ball. Not a bad ball at all. England's lines have primarily been around middle and leg stump but this one is slipped on leg stump banged in short. The idea is to try and catch the batter caught down the leg side on the pull. Gill looks to pull but manages to keep the ball down behind the stumps. The keeper Jamie Smith dives full stretch to his leftto make a half stop.

51.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ballpulled all along the ground behind square leg for a run. The deficit is now 169.

51.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulBack to over the wicket back of a length around offRahul rises with the bounce and pushes it towards mid off.

51.2

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillAnother short ball 137 kph this time outside offShubman Gill leaps and cuts it through point for a run.

51.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA short ball 138 kph around middle and leg from around the wicketKL Rahul swivels and pulls it behind square leg for a single. The stand moves to 140.

Over 51

50.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed up outside offShubman is solid in defense with a lunge.

50.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around offpushed back to the bowler.

50.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around offpushed on the off side.

50.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillHuge huge shout for LBW! England are confident but umpire Rod Tucker shakes his head. Ben Stokes comes across for a chat for the review but does not take it. He indicates inside edge. It was the arm ball around off short in lengthskid through and caught Gill on the pads as he looked to flick. The replay detected a massive inside edge. Both umpires have had a cracking game so far.

50.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFloated outside off 84 kphRahul reaches out and drives it through the covers for a single.

50.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulLanded around off 92 kphKL Rahul goes back and punches it back to the bowler.

Over 50

49.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ball to finishKL swivels and pulls it towards long leg for a run.

49.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA bouncer but down the leg side 134 kphRahul lets it go.

49.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulBack to over the wicket with the field pretty much the same and so is the bowling. Short in length outside offKL Rahul pulls it towards square leg.

49.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull and straight middle and off 134 kphKL Rahul defends it towards cover.

49.2

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillA short ball again down the leg side but good change of pace - 128 kph. Gill is ready for the pull but just waits long enough for the ball to arrivebefore pulling it to fine leg for a single.

49.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillA short ball around middle and off 136 kph from around the wicketShubman Gill plays the short-am jab towards short mid-wicket.

Over 49

48.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull outside off 91 kphKL pushes it towards point.

48.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThe arm ball now 97 kph on middle and legRahul comes forward to defend again.

48.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulSlower through the air 88 kph a bit of loop around leg stumpKL Rahul defends.

48.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillLanded on middle 94 kphShubman gets back and nudges it behind square leg for a single.

48.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOutside offGill leans and drives it towards cover.

48.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around offShubman Gill defends.

Over 48

47.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ballKL Rahul drills it through square leg but substitute fielder Jacob Bethell does well to stop it to his left.

47.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA bouncer on middle and legKLR ducks.

47.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ball outside legKL pulls it straight to backward square leg.

47.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ball this one rises nicelyRahul looks to pull but gets a bit of a bottom edge onto the pitch.

47.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAnother short ball outside leg stump from around the wicketKL Rahul pulls it towards backward square leg.

47.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillBanged into the turfShubman Gill pulls it through mid-wicket for a single.

47.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillWIDE. A wild bouncer down the leg side moves further downleft alone.

Over 47

46.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFlighted full and around offKL Rahul comes forward and dabs it down by using his wrists. The ball goes on the bounce and second slip collects it.

46.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulNagging length and around middleKL Rahul gets behind it and defends it with a straight bat.

46.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTouch short and outside offGill remains deep in his crease and cuts it to deep point for one.

46.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulLands it full and outside offRahul comes forward and slices it through backward point off the outer half of the bat for one. Dawson seems to get surprised a bit.

46.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFloated full and around offKL Rahul again strides forward and defends it.

46.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed up and around offKL Rahul comes forward and blocks it.

Over 46

45.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFOUR! CRUNCHED! With not much protection on the off side Archer bowls it fuller and wide outside offShubman Gill leans onto it nicely and drives it through extra cover for a boundary to end the over. 9 off it.

45.5

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillHard length and around middleShubman Gill pulls it down to short mid-wicket.

45.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAnother short-pitched ball down legRahul swivels and pulls it off the inner half of the bat towards short fine. Calls for a quick single and both batters get it easily.

45.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulShort of a length and around middleRahul gets on top of the bounce and pulls it. Doesn't connect it off the middle of the bat but manages to keep it down and hits it to short leg.

45.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAnother hitting the deck hard delivery! Back of a length and outside offRahul leaves it.

45.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! NICELY PLAYED! Short of a length and angling in around middle and leg KL Rahul presses backswivels and pulls it down to find the gap towards deep backward square leg for a boundary. This short-ball ploy of Archer and England doesn't seem to be working against Rahul for now.

Over 45

44.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillPushes it full again and around legShubman Gill stretches again forward and plays it with his pad.

44.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAnother full delivery around legGill comes forward and pads it back to the bowler.

44.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillSlower full and around middleShubman Gill takes a big stride forward and blocks it.

44.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull again seems to be a quicker than the previous one but down legGill leaves it.

44.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillDarts in full and around legShubman Gill comes forward and pads it down into the leg side.

44.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed it up and around middle and legShubman Gill comes forward and plays it with his pad. The ball rolls away towards fine leg.

Over 44

43.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulShort-pitched and outside offRahul lets it go to the keeper again.

43.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulShort of a length but down the leg side KL Rahul leaves it. The keeper Jamie Smithgoes across to his left to gather it behind the wickets.

43.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! SWEETLY TIMED! Another back-of-a-length delivery just outside offKL Rahul watches it carefully and rises with the bounce before guiding it sweetly through the gap at backward point for a boundary.

43.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulThis one stays low! Hard length and outside offgoes low and KL Rahul gets surprised as he ducks.

43.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length and angling in around middleKL Rahul swivels and looks to pull it but misses and gets hit on his ribs. The ball rolls down beside the pitch on the leg side.

43.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBangs the short delivery and just outside offKL Rahul sways away from it.

Over 43

42.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFloated up and around offShubman Gill comes forward and defends it.

42.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed it up and around off KL Rahul uses his feetgets to the pitch of the ball and drives it towards extra cover. Ben Stokes from wide mid off goes across to his left and cuts it off with a slide. A single taken.

42.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillSliding on the padsShubman Gill comes forward and clips it through square leg for one more.

42.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround offdefended back to the bowler.

42.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFIFTY FOR KL RAHUL! A calm and composed inning from the senior pro! He acknowledges the applause of the crowd by raising his bat. Touch short and around off Rahul presses back and guides it to the right of slip and takes a run to complete his milestone. His 19th in Tests and he has looked one of the best batters for India in this seriesscoring in most of the innings.

42.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulOffers flight but too full around offRahul blocks it.

Over 42

41.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillMuch shorter this time from the previous one and outside off as wellShubman Gill leaves it.

41.5

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillAnother hitting the deck hard delivery! Back of a length and over offShubman Gill sways away from it.

41.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAnother short-pitched delivery down leg this timeRahul swivels and helps it on its way to deep fine leg. A single taken.

41.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length and outside offKL Rahul goes deep in his crease and slices it to the left of deep backward point for a couple of runs.

41.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR BYES! That has beaten everyone! A short-of-a-length delivery around middle that shoots up unexpectedly and goes and rises furthermore after crossing Rahul. KL ducks under it and the poor keeper Jamie Smithdives across to his left but can't even get there. The ball crosses him and runs away to the deep fine leg boundary.

41.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! KL Rahul executed his shot of the previous over now! On the hard length and a bit outside offRahul waits for it and opens bat face very late to guide it through the gap between second slip and gully for a boundary.

Over 41

40.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillMore flight and gets some turn here full and around offShubman Gill comes forward to defend it but gets an outside edge that rolls away towards backward point. Rahul wants a single but is sent back by his skipper.

40.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed it up and around offGill blocks it off the front foot.

40.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround offdefended back to the bowler.

40.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulMuch full and around off KL Rahul pushes it with soft hands towards mid off and sets off for a quick single. Ben Stokes goes across there to his left and picks up the ball quite quickly and makes a throw towards the striker's end but it is a bit wide. The slip fielder Harry Brookhas to rush in to his left to gather it behind the wickets. Stokes wears a smile after this but it wasn't needed by any means as both batters had reached their creases pretty easily there.

40.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFloated full and around offKL Rahul comes forward and defends it towards cover point.

40.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA touch short and around offShubman Gill presses back and slices it to deep backward point for one.

Over 40

39.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulHard length and over offKL Rahul gets on top of the bounce and drops it down beside the pitch on the off side.

39.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulPitches it up and around offKL Rahul comes forward and plays an on-drive to mid on.

39.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAngling in on a good length and around middleRahul gets inside the line and taps it to short mid-wicket with soft hands.

39.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length and around offRahul rises with the bounce and pushes it to cover.

39.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulPlayed intentionally! On the hard length and just outside off stays a bit low as well KL Rahul waits for it and opens his bat face very late to guide it towards gully. Gets it off the bottom part of the bat and the ball goes on the bounce towards the second slip fielderwhere Harry Brook gets his left hand on it and parries away behind the slip cordon. Two runs taken. Seems to have done some damage to the bat of KL as it has hit the toe end there.

39.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBegins with a back-of-a-length ball around offKL Rahul rises with the bounce and defends it into the pitch.

Over 39

38.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillMore flight on this one pitches it up and around middle and legGill goes across a bit and clips it to short mid-wicket.

38.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAnother one! Tossed it up and around offGill comes forward again and shows the full face of the bat to defend it.

38.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA solid defence now! Lands it full and around offShubman Gill takes a big stride forward and blocks it off the middle of the bat.

38.3

Liam Dawson to KL Rahul100 is up for India and this partnership. Darts in full and around legRahul comes forward and nudges it to deep backward square leg for one more.

38.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillSecond slip comes in full and around middleGill turns it with soft hands towards square leg and picks up a single.

38.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA bit shorter to start with around offGill plays it off the back foot and manages to chop it out to backward point.

Over 38

37.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulNagging length and outside off hold its lineKL Rahul comes forward but lets it go to the keeper.

37.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulBack of a length and angling in around middleRahul gets on top of the bounce and drops it down to mid-wicket.

37.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulBEATEN! This is lovely bowling from Woakes! On the hard length and in the channel outside off moving away from there a bitKL Rahul is drawn forward to defend it but gets beaten on the outside edge.

37.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOh that stayed low! Similar good-length delivery and around offbut the ball stays much low than everyone would have expected it to be. Rahul manages well there to adjust his shot and drops it down beside the pitch on the off side off the toe end of the bat.

37.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulA bit fuller and keeps the line intact around offRahul leans onto it and flicks it off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket.

37.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length and around offKL Rahul comes forward and defends it.

Over 37

36.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOn the tempting length and outside offShubman Gill watches it carefully and lets it go.

36.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulSliding on the padsKL clips it with soft hands through square leg for a single.

36.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThis is pushed too fuller and around offRahul comes forward and blocks it.

36.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulMuch shorter in length and also stays a bit low on offKL Rahul adjusts well on the back foot defend it back to the bowler.

36.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulSlower through the air on the dragged back length and around middleRahul defends it watchfully off the back foot.

36.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed it up and outside offShubman Gill comes forward and drives it through covers for one.

Over 36

35.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulLands on the rough kicks off a puff of dust causes some extra bouncebut KL Rahul pushes it towards the slip cordon.

35.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn middle and offnicely kept out again.

35.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and outside offpushed towards cover.

35.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull and down the leg sideGill works it through mid-wicket. Sets off for the single and Liam Dawson does extremely well to stop the ball with his foot. Just the one run.

35.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOn middle and legworked towards short mid-wicket.

35.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOuch ouch ouch. Stokes on Day 3. Gill on Day 4. The pain is the same for all. And the one who does not feel it laughs. On a length outside offShubman Gill looks to work it to the leg side but misses and is hit on the box. Goes down on his haunches.

Over 35

34.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThe arm ball around leg stumppushed to the leg side. Third consecutive maiden from Dawson.

34.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround middle and offRahul defends solidly.

34.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull just around offwatchfully defended.

34.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThe arm ball around middle and offKL Rahul is absolutely static as he plays it from the crease and gets a bottom edge onto the pitch.

34.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulOutside offpushed towards point.

34.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around offpushed back to the bowler.

Over 34

33.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillA short ball now outside offcut straight to point.

33.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull around offpushed back to the bowler.

33.4

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillVery full targetting the padsbut Shubman gets the bat down in time to flick the ball towards mid-wicket again.

33.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull and straight around offGill defends it solidly towards short mid-wicket.

33.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull around offShubman Gill pushes it towards the bowler.

33.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulDown the leg side short in lengthKL Rahul tucks it towards fine leg for a single.

Over 33

32.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull and around off 90 kphShubman Gill defends it towards cover. Consecutive maidens from Dawson.

32.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFlighted around middle and leg 89 kphthe skipper clips it towards short mid-wicket.

32.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillThe arm ball 90 kph around middle and off stays a touch lowSG stays back to block it to the leg side.

32.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillLanded outside offShubman pushes it towards cover.

32.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull again similar lineGill comes forward to block once more.

32.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around middle and offShubman Gill lunges to defend.

Over 32

31.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAction replay of the previous delivery.

31.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull outside off swinging awayRahul keeps his bat behind his pad.

31.4

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillNow an inside edge! Either side of the Tea break India have been very lucky. Some loose strokes by Rahul before Tea then that dropped catch of Gill before Tea ball missing the leg stump of Rahul post Tea and now this. On a length outside off SG looks to punch it through the off side but the ball holds on the pitch a touch. Comes back slowly takes the inside edge and misses the stumpsgoing towards fine leg. A single taken.

31.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillNice variation. A short ball outside offShubman goes for the pull but misses and is hit high on the right shoulder. Rubs his shoulder in pain.

31.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull outside off hint of outswingGill comes forward and shoulders arms.

31.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOn a length around off 127 kphShubman Gill defends it towards cover.

Over 31

30.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulOutside offpushed towards cover.

30.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulNearly sneaks through! Short of full KLR misreads the length and tries to play it off the back foot rather than the front foot. The ball darts in takes the inside edge hits the thigh and goes in between his legstantalisingly past the leg stump!

30.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulVery full around middle and leg 89 kphKL pushes it towards cover.

30.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around middle 90 kphKL Rahul pats it down.

30.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulSimilar ballworked towards short leg.

30.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around middle and legdefended back down the pitch.

Over 30

29.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAround off coming inKL Rahul works it through square leg for a run.

29.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillA short ball around middle 130 kphShubman Gill works it through mid-wicket for a single. The deficit is now 219.

29.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulNicely driven. Overpitched outside off KLR drives it through the covers. Ben Stokes gives it a good chase from cover and just about manages to pull the ball back innear the ropes. Three runs taken. The stand moves to 91.

29.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull around offKL pushes it towards cover.

29.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulBack of a length outside offRahul punches it through point for the first run of the session. Make that two.

29.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length outside offKL Rahul pushes it towards point.

Over 29

28.6

Joe Root to Shubman GillAround off pushed back to the bowler. TEA ON DAY 4 IND 86/2TRAIL BY 225!

28.5

Joe Root to Shubman GillFuller around offkept out.

28.4

Joe Root to Shubman GillFuller on middlepushed towards mid on.

28.3

Joe Root to KL RahulOutside offknocked off into the covers for a run.

28.2

Joe Root to Shubman Gill50 FOR GILL! Full around middle Shubman Gill clips it through mid-wicket. The ball is pulled back near the ropes and the batters take three. In a tough situation it always helps when the captain leads from the front. His 4th half century in this series and on the previous three occasionsall those fifties have gone to triple digits.

28.1

Joe Root to Shubman GillFull around offpushed towards mid on.

Over 28

27.6

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull down the leg sidenudged to the leg side.

27.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround offsolidly defended.

27.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulA touch extra bounce nownudged to the leg side.

27.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around offwatchfully blocked out.

27.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFuller around offdefended solidly.

27.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround offsolidly defended.

Over 27

26.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillLanded outside offanother one is let through.

26.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOutswinger outside off fullerdriven towards cover.

26.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFull outside offleft alone.

26.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA short ball againclipped through square leg for a single. The deficit is now 229.

26.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA short ball now outside offanother easier leave.

26.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull outside off moving awayKL Rahul shoulders arms.

Over 26

25.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around offpushed towards mid on.

25.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAhorter outside off 93 kphRahul punches it towards cover for a single.

25.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull just outside offKL Rahul lunges to defend but the ball pitches and then spins past the outside edge.

25.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThis stays a touch lowpushed towards point.

25.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillOutside offpushed towards cover for a single.

25.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around middle and offRahul looks to play the sweep but there is extra bounce. The top edge is induced but there is no one at square leg or behind. The ball lands safely and the batters take three runs.

Over 25

24.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillDROPPED! Well well well - how costly will this prove for England? And it is Liam Dawson one of the most reliable fielders in England. Full outside off swinging awayGill looks to drive away from his body and gets a thick outside edge. Dawson gets across a bit too quickly to his right from backward point and the ball goes to his left and he is not in control. Pushes the ball through. Is the luck changing for India? Two runs taken.

24.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillBack of a length outside offShubman pushes it towards point. And we still are not done with the over. The third umpire calls out the overstepping once more. ANOTHER NO BALL!

24.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulOutside offKLR pushes it towards cover and takes the single. Should have been the over but the third umpire informs the onfield umpire that Carse has overstepped. NO BALL signalled.

24.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulGreat delivery. On a length hitting the deck 136 kph outside off KL commits himself onto the front foot but out of nowhere the ball kicks offtakes the batter by surprise and beats the outside edge. The Anderson End is where the extra bounce comes from.

24.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOn a length around middle and offGill nudges it through mid on for a run.

24.3

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFuller outside off 140 kph Shubman Gill gets a good stridegets his feet to the pitch of the ball and drives it confidently towards cover. There is a bit of a misfield but mid off mops it up.

24.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA short ball now slight change from the tacticRahul is surprised but manages to pull it behind square leg for a single. The stand moves to 70.

24.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulLanded wide outside off moving awayKL Rahul shoulders arms.

Over 24

23.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull outside off 86 kph slight away turnShubman lets it go past.

23.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillDown the leg sideGill works it towards short mid-wicket.

23.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed up outside off Shubman Gill lunges to defend but the ball pitches and spins awaygoing off the outside edge towards point.

23.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulShort outside offKL Rahul punches it towards sweeper cover for a single.

23.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulAround offpushed back to the bowler.

23.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulFull around middle and legwatchfully defended.

Over 23

22.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFull around off swinging awaythe skipper pushes it towards cover.

22.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOn a length outside off coming in a long waySG watches it go past.

22.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillA short ball outside offShubman cuts it towards point.

22.3

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOn a good length around middle and off Gill looks to work it through the leg side but misses and is hit high on the pads. Carse puts in a mild appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Seems to be a bit high. Oh hello Ben Stokes takes the review! Boy this seems to be a desperate one. Correction. A really bad one. The ball is angling down the leg side and heading past the leg stump. Ball Tracking confirms that the impact is around middle stump and the ball is projected to be going over the leg stump and down as well. Not quite sure who suggested Stokes to go for the review never really looked out to the naked eye. In under 23 oversEngland have exhausted two reviews.

22.2

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFull outside off hint of inward shape 136 kphShubman Gill leans and blocks it towards cover.

22.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulOn a length outside off coming inKL Rahul works it through mid-wicket for a single.

Over 22

21.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround off once againShubman Gill is solid in defense coming forward. Two consecutive maidens now.

21.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull and straightthe skipper is solid in his frontfoot defense.

21.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFired on the pads 89 kph deliberatelybecause there is a backward short leg in place. SG works it towards short mid-wicket.

21.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull and around middle and legShubman watchfully pushes it back to the bowler.

21.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround middle and off now pretty fullGill flicks it straight to short mid-wicket.

21.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull outside off from around the wicket 88 kph bit of away turnbut pretty wide. Left alone.

Over 21

20.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulOn a good length down the leg sideRahul looks to flick but gets a leading edge down the pitch. Consecutive maidens from this end.

20.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulMuch closer to the off stump KL Rahul prods again keeping his bat behind the pad and this time one has to sayhe got beaten.

20.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull outside off a touch wideKLR keeps his bat inside the line.

20.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulA short ball down the leg sideKL looks to pull but misses.

20.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulBrave leave. On a length outside off Rahul trusts the seam movement the bounce gets across and shoulders arms. The ball does not bounce much but does go away from the batterto the keeper.

20.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulHmmm... slight lapse in concentration. Floaty outswinger outside off KL Rahul throws his bat at thatwithout moving his feet and misses.

Over 20

19.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillQuicker 94 kph around mdidle and legthe skipper stays back to defend.

19.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFull around offSG lunges to block.

19.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillShort againpunished again. Not for a boundary but Dawson is not able to land it consistently on a length. Shubman cuts it through point but the timing is not the best. Sweeper cover gets across to his left and the batters get a couple.

19.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAround offpushed towards cover.

19.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFOUR! Short outside off Gill picks the length quicklyrocks back and cuts it behind point for a boundary. His 8th and his score moves to 43 (48). The deficit is now 246.

19.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillTossed up around offShubman Gill lunges to defend.

Over 19

18.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and straight around offRahul defends watchfully.

18.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn a length outside offKL Rahul pushes it towards point.

18.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and on offKLR shows the full face of his bat and drives it back to the bowler.

18.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and outside off 136 kphKL defends it to the off side.

18.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length outside off 138 kphRahul rides with the bounce and pushes it towards backward point.

18.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and outside off 140 kph swinging awayKL Rahul shoulders arms.

Over 18

17.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillThis is good from Dawson! He bowls it on the tempting length and keeps the line around middleShubman Gill is drawn forward as he goes to defend it but gets an inside edge towards square leg.

17.5

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillAn arm ball too full and on legGill blocks it back to the bowler off the front foot.

17.4

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFloated full and around offGill strides forward and blocks it.

17.3

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillA flighted delivery full and around offShubman Gill comes forward and taps it towards backward point. He wants to take a quick single but is sent back by Rahul.

17.2

Liam Dawson to KL RahulDrags his length back does Dawson and bowls it outside offRahul hangs back and cuts it through cover point for one more.

17.1

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed it up and around offKL Rahul comes forward nicely and defends it.

Over 17

16.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillBack of a length and around offGill sways away from it.

16.5

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFOUR! Nicely played! The skipper of India is trying to play his shots and on merit! Short of a length and wide outside offShubman Gill rises with the bounce and cuts it very late over gully. One bounce and a boundary.

16.4

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFOUR! GLORIOUS! Archer bowls it a bit fuller and around offShubman Gill gently comes forward and presents the full face of the bat to drive it through covers for a boundary.

16.3

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillNagging length and around offGill comes forward and clips it to mid-wicket.

16.2

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillGood take by the keeper Jamie Smith. On a good length and just outside off moving away from the batterGill gets a bit surprised as he goes to slice it off the back foot and gets beaten on the underedge of the bat. The ball stays low and Smith has to dive forward to collect it.

16.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length and around middle there is some extra bounce againKL Rahul gets cramped for room and tries to drop it down into the leg side. His bottom hand goes off the bat and the ball makes contact with the upper half of the bat. It rolls away towards square leg. A single taken.

Over 16

15.6

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillFloated up and around offGill comes forward and blocks it towards cover point.

15.5

Liam Dawson to KL RahulDragged back length and around middleRahul turns it to deep square leg for one off the back foot.

15.4

Liam Dawson to KL RahulThis one stays low! Full and around middle slower through the air and stays quite lowKL Rahul plays it off the back foot and adjusts well to defend it off the toe end of the bat.

15.3

Liam Dawson to KL RahulTossed it up and around offRahul defends it off the back foot towards backward point.

15.2

Liam Dawson to Shubman Gill50 is up for this partnership! On the shorter side and outside offShubman Gill pushes it off the back foot towards cover and takes a quick single.

15.1

Liam Dawson to Shubman GillStarts off with a nagging-length ball and around middleShubman Gill presses back and punches it in the gap towards deep mid-wicket. Deep square leg runs across to his left and cuts it off. Two runs taken.

Over 15

14.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulA bit fuller than the previous one and outside offKL Rahul leaves it again.

14.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulHits the deck hard and bowls it on the hard length outside offKL Rahul lets it go.

14.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulPitches it up and outside off Rahul comes forwardextends his arms to reach out and pushes it through covers for a couple of runs. Ben Stokes chases it down from backward point.

14.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulHard length and around offKL Rahul gets inside the line and leaves it.

14.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulMoves back in on the fuller length and around middleRahul leans onto and jams it out towards mid-wicket. He seems to be losing his balance but collects himself to not fall over. Archer is bowling some thunderstorms here in this new spell again.

14.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulThere is a bit of confusion but no harm is done for India. Back of a length and over off KL Rahul chops it out off the back foot towards cover point and wants to have a quick single but the fielder is quick there to get across to his left and collects the ball. Shubman Gill seeing all of thissends Rahul back. The throw is a bit wide and KL makes it to his crease in time. Quite risky from the Indian batters and only for a single.

Over 14

13.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulJust wide of short leg! Fuller and sliding on the padsRahul leans onto it and flicks it uppishly. Ollie Pope at short leg dives to his left but the ball evades him and the batters take a single.

13.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillAnother quick single! A bit fuller and around offGill strides forward and taps it with soft hands towards cover point and takes a quick single.

13.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillLands it on the good length and keeps the line around off shaping in from there with an angle Shubman Gill blocks it off the back foot. Uh-ohBrydon Carse has overstepped and it is called a NO BALL.

13.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillOn a dragged back length and around offShubman Gill comes forward and defends it off the middle of the bat to cover.

13.3

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillNagging length and around middleGill pushes it towards mid on.

13.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulCarse bowls it a bit fuller now and gets it to move back in around middleRahul nudges it with soft hands wide of mid-wicket and gets a quick single.

13.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillDrop and a run! Hard length and outside offGill dabs it down to the left of cover and calls for a quick single. The fielder there gets to the ball but both batters run across to reach their respective ends easily. Good running between the wickets.

Over 13

12.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length around offnudged to the leg side.

12.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulBack of a length outside offpunched towards point.

12.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulThat is a jaffa. On a good length outside off coming in KL plays for the angle but the ball leaves him late bouncing extra and beating him. Rahul acknowledges it as wellto the bowler.

12.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length outside offRahul pushes it behind point.

12.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a good length outside off stays lowKL manages to defend.

12.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFOUR! AMAZING! That's the third drive in the V in the last 5 balls from both batters! Full outside offKL Rahul comes forward and drives it through mid off for a boundary! The stand moves to 40.

Over 12

11.6

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFull and straightwatchfully defended.

11.5

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillCarse drags his length back around offdefended solidly by Gill.

11.4

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFOUR MORE! If you missed it the first time here's the replay in live action. Too full again from Carse this time Gill drives it to the other side. Straight back towards the non-striker who spreads his legs and allows the ball to go throughto the long on fence!

11.3

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillFOUR! SWEET! Half volley outside off Shubman Gill continues showing his intent to score as he comes forward and drives it straight back towards the bowler. Carse smartly leaps over the ball and lets it go throughrather than trying to stop it with his foot. The ball races to the long off fence. The stand moves to 32 and the deficit is 279.

11.2

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillSimilar balldefended again.

11.1

Brydon Carse to Shubman GillBack of a length around offwatchfully defended.

Over 11

10.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulThis stays low. Outside off coming back inKL manages to block it off.

10.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulHuge shout for LBW! Turned down again. On a length outside off nipping back in sharply Rahul looks to defend but misses the ball and is hit high on the thighs. The ball deflects towards second slip who dives forward for the catch. No bat involvedmay be too high.

10.4

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillThis one nips back in Shubman looks to flick but gets a thick inside edge onto his padslobbing towards short mid-wicket. Might be worth having a short leg considering the inside edges. Single taken.

10.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOutside offpushed towards cover.

10.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFOUR! Slightly streaky but Gill looked in control. Back of a length outside offShubman Gill slices it through gully where there is no one present. The ball races to the backward point fence.

10.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillLanded outside off Gill looks to play at that initially but at the last momenttries to pull his bat back. Is late and gets beaten. The third umpire informs the onfield umpire that Woakes has overstepped and a NO BALL is signalled.

10.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAround offnudged towards short mid-wicket.

Over 10

9.6

Brydon Carse to KL RahulAround off rises sharplydropped down beside the pitch.

9.5

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull outside off slightly wide a tempter to drivebut KL Rahul shoulders arms.

9.4

Brydon Carse to KL RahulThis one nips back in from outside off with extra bounceKLR is taken aback but manages to fend it to the off side.

9.3

Brydon Carse to KL RahulFull and outside offKL leans and drives it towards cover.

9.2

Brydon Carse to KL RahulOn a good length outside off Rahul keeps his bat away from the lineas it nips back in.

9.1

Brydon Carse to KL RahulOn a length outside off coming inKL Rahul works it towards short mid-wicket.

Over 9

8.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAround middle and offnudged towards short mid-wicket.

8.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillLanded outside offpushed towards cover.

8.4

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAnother shout for LBW! Umpire Rod Tucker says no. Stokes looks at Woakes and guess someone says that there was bat involved. Full outside offcoming in. Shubman looks to defend but misses and is hit on the pads. The replay detects wood. Both the onfield umpires have been excellent in this match.

8.3

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFOUR MORE! SUBLIME! Just growing in confidence is the skipper. He is batting a foot out of his crease to negate the swing and Woakes is clearly struggling to swing the ball from that length. It is short of full outside offdoes not swing but Gill meets it with the full face of his bat and drives it to the left of the bowler. No mid off present and that will be the second boundary of the over. The deficit is now 289.

8.2

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFull outside offGill keeps his bat inside the line as he looks to defend.

8.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillFOUR! Loose ball and put away. Short and wide outside offShubman Gill punches it through point and finds the boundary.

Over 8

7.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAround offpushed to the off side.

7.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOh wow. Archer is giving it his all. If the previous one nipped back in this one seamed away and had extra bounce. Landed on almost the same lengthshort of full and the line being outside off. Rahul pressed forward to defend but the ball kicked off and beat the outside edge.

7.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and just outside off swinging inKLR defends it to the off side.

7.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulSimilar ball this one straightens a touch KL looks to defend again but is beaten on the outside edge this time. Gets hit on the inside thigh and Archer puts in an LBW appeala mild one by his standards. Not given. Looked a bit high.

7.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn a good length now outside off coming in sharply off the seamRahul is caught in his crease as he tries to flick. Misses the ball and gets hit on the thighs.

7.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull and around off swinging inKL Rahul defends it back to the bowler.

Over 7

6.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillLanded outside off nipping inGill works it towards mid-wicket.

6.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOutside off coming in nowRahul tucks it through square leg for a single.

6.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a length outside off taking off slightly moving awaylet through.

6.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and straight againKL Rahul is eager to come forward and defend.

6.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull around offsolidly defended.

6.1

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillOn a good length outside offShubman Gill punches it through the covers. The outfield is still damp and not providing much value to the shots. The batters come back for the third. The deficit is now 298.

Over 6

5.6

Jofra Archer to KL RahulBack of a length and around off. KL Rahul hangs back and turns it towards mid-wicket.

5.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulThis one jags back in sharply! Archer drags his length a bit back and bowls it around middle shaping in KL Rahul shifts his weight on the front footlooking to defend it but play it away from his body and gets an inside edge that hits him on the thigh pad.

5.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulGood defence! Archer pitches it up and close to the off stump gets it find some seam movement from thereKL Rahul comes forward and defends it solidly.

5.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull outside offKL drives it towards mid off.

5.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOutside off moving awayRahul keeps his bat behind his pad.

5.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFOUR! First boundary of the innings. A length ball outside offKL Rahul stands tall and punches it behind point.

Over 5

4.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillAnother appeal for LBW but this one is a bit less loud and the umpire remains unmoved! England are targeting the front pad of Shubman Gill. On the fuller side and around off and middle gets to seam back in Gill comes forward to defend it but gets beaten by the seam movement. The ball beats the inside edge of the bat and gets hit on the front padabove the kneeroll again. Could be the height issue again here as well. England have kept both Indian batters on their toes so far and this has been extremely good period for them as they have plenty of runs in their kitty and this has created an extra pressure on the Indian camp. Ball Tracking shows the ball to be going over the top of leg stump.

4.5

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillNagging length and around off shaping inShubman Gill remains deep in his crease and he just dabs it down to point.

4.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulExcellently driven and Rahul has looked solid so far! Woakes pitches it up and around middleKL Rahul comes forward and shows the full face of the bat to play an on-drive to the left of mid on. Jofra Archer hunts it down from there. Three runs taken!

4.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAround off 130 kph Rahul works it to the leg side and starts off running but Gill yells out 'NAHI NAHI NAHINAHI!' Rahul goes back.

4.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulAction replay of the previous delivery.

4.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull wide outside offKL Rahul keeps his bat behind his pad.

Over 4

3.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillWHOA! Another ripper of a delivery here from Archer and he pleads again to the umpire for a LBW even gets on his knees but the umpire shakes his head! Quite a first over after the break! England will be licking their lips to see more of this and get into the minds of Indian batters here! Talking about the ball it has been bowled on the hard length and around middlemoving a bit too much from that inward angle. Shubman Gill plants his front leg forward and goes across to flick it but misses and gets beaten on the inside edge. Gets rapped on the front pad but the ball hits a bit high above the kneeroll and that could have tempted the umpire to not give this an OUT. The replays come in and show that the ball would have bounced over the leg stump.

3.5

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillOUCH! That hurts and Shubman Gill has removed his gloves as he gets hit on his fingers on the right hand! Back of a length and around middle getting it to nip back in from there. Alsothe ball gets some extra bounce off the deck and leaves Gill in an awkward position. Shubman tries to defend but gets squared up and as he tries to present his bat in front but the ball shoots up a bit and hits him on the gloves on the right hand. He looks in pain and the physio is out there. India will be hoping that it isn't much severe as it they rely on their skipper much here!

3.4

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillLands it fuller and outside off moving away from the batterShubman Gill comes forward but leaves it.

3.3

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillAround offGill pushes it through point for a couple and gets off the mark. The deficit is now 308.

3.2

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillMassive LBW appeal for LBW! Not given by the umpire and a Siraj-Gill moment for Ben Stokes. The keeper Jamie Smith says DON'T TAKE THE REVIEW. Archer says 'YEAH TAKE IT MAN!' Stokes is searching for the bloke who invented the Friendship Day. Eventually signals for the review. A terrific inswinging yorker Gill came forward to defend but was beaten by the movement and got hit on the boot. To the naked eye it seemed like the ball hit the inside edge and then onto the boot. Archer pleaded and pleaded but the umpire was absolutely still. The replays are pretty inconclusive and that's exactly what the third umpire also says. He says that he is not able to conclude whether the ball hit the bat or boot first and hence the onfield decision stands. Unfortunate for Stokes as he loses the review. Had the third umpire concluded that it was boot first it would have still been not out. Ball Tracking shows the impact to be umpire's call. But in that caseEngland would have retained their review. Brute from Archer.

3.1

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillFull and off coming inwatchfully defended.

Over 3

2.6

Chris Woakes to KL RahulA slightly widish ball to end the session. Outside off Rahul watches it go past him into the keeper's gloves who fumbles. LUNCH ON DAY 4 INDIA 1/2TRAIL BY 310!

2.5

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull and straight this time. KL Rahul defends solidlyto the leg side.

2.4

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a length a touch wide outside offeasy leave for KLR.

2.3

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull around off swinging inKL watches it closely and pushes it towards mid on.

2.2

Chris Woakes to KL RahulOn a length just around off 132 kphRahul defends.

2.1

Chris Woakes to KL RahulFull around offKL Rahul lunges to defend.

Over 2

1.6

Jofra Archer to Shubman GillAround off on a good length Gill looks to defend but the ball jags back in off the inside edgeonto the body.

1.5

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOff the mark are India in their second innings. Pitched on a length around middle and off swinging down like a bananaRahul works it towards backward square leg in the deep for a single.

1.4

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn a good length outside off nipping back inKL Rahul looks to flick but misses and is hit on the thigh. The ball drops down on the pitch.

1.3

Jofra Archer to KL RahulAround off moving awayRahul keeps his bat behind his pad.

1.2

Jofra Archer to KL RahulOn a length outside off hits something and jags awaybeating Rahul's poke.

1.1

Jofra Archer to KL RahulFull outside offleft alone.

Over 1

0.6

Chris Woakes to Shubman GillLBW appeal but no hattrick. Expected ball. Woakes goes for the magic ball the booming inswinger but gets it too straight. It is down the leg side and Gill misses his flickgetting hit on the pads. Woakes puts on a theatric appeal for LBW but the umpire stands firm. No review taken. What a start from Woakes!

0.5

Chris Woakes to Sai SudharsanOUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Two in two! And Woakes is on a hattrick! More problems of batting for the break. Indecision on the mind. A short ball outside off from around the wicket Sai Sudharsan is hanging back probably thinking whether to play at it or let it go. He tries to withdraw his bat at the last moment but is pretty late. The ball has extra bouncetakes the outside edge and flies straight to Harry Brook at second slip. Another duck for the youngster.

0.4

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalOUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! This is exactly why India should have tried and avoided taking the last wicket before 5.20 pm IST (1150 GMT). The last 15-20 minutes before a break are extremely difficult for a batter and that too against a brand new ball even more so. The near-perfect start for England as they get a wicket in the first over. Almost a replica of the first innings where there too in the first over Jaiswal had got an edge but on that occasion it had not carried. On a length outside off from around the wicket coming in Yashasvi Jaiswal looks to work it to the leg side but the new ball straightens at the last moment has some zip and squares him up. Takes the leading edge and goes straight to Joe Root at first slip. He shells itbut such is his luck that he manages to grab it in the second attempt! Woakes starts off on a celebratory run while Root manages a hearty laugh. A duck for the half centurion from the first innings and WOAKES NOW HAS THE MOST WICKETS AT ANY VENUE HE HAS BOWLED IN TEST CRICKET!

0.3

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalLanded outside offsolidly defended this time.

0.2

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalShort and wide outside offJaiswal slashes hard but misses.

0.1

Chris Woakes to Yashasvi JaiswalFull and outside offYashasvi Jaiswal lets it pass.

Another Test match, another one lasting nearly 15 sessions. What's with the Eng-Ind series? But is anyone complaining? That's why 5-day cricket is important. You could have a bad day but then, can bounce back the next. And you could be on top for a long time, but unless you finish the job, the match is not yours. Also, the game could change in a span of minutes. Leave aside that sour note between the England team taking out their frustration on Ravindra Jadeja, this has been another fascinating Test. Although, the bowlers will feel that the curator needs to think about them as well. Both sides are struggling to pick up 20 wickets consistently and eventually, that's what's going to decide who wins the final Test. Will Jasprit Bumrah play? Should Siraj be rested? Will Kuldeep Yadav get a chance? For England, will Ben Stokes recover to bowl? Do they hunt for another seamer to replace Carse or dig deep to find another spinner? A wicket-taking one? Just around 3 days to decide all this as the caravan heads back to London for the final stage. The fifth and final Test will be played on Thursday, 31st July, 2025, with the first ball scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (1000 GMT) at The Oval. Our buildup will begin much earlier, so do tune in early. In the meanwhile, you can catch all the action from the West Indies-Australia T20I series and New Zealand's Test tour of Zimbabwe. Enjoy. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

The captain of England, BEN STOKES, is also ADJUDGED THE PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his 5-wicket haul in the first innings and a century with the bat. He reflects on the game with a touch of pride and a bit of disappointment. Says that as an all-rounder, he weighs on individual performance only by the result, and he would’ve absolutely loved it if they had ended up on the winning side. Still, he is happy that his contributions, both with the bat and the ball, stood out across the five days. Speaking about the physical and mental toll of the series, Stokes acknowledges that it’s been a big five to six weeks for him personally. But says that he told the boys, they’ve got one more Test, so let’s give it everything. Further adds that they will run through a brick wall if they have to. Mentions that his leadership mantra is to lead by example, and it’s tough work, but he’ll keep doing it. That’s just who he is. On his shoulder injury, Stokes explains it’s more about workload than anything serious, as he bowled quite a few overs. Explains that naturally, his body starts to feel it after a while. But he keeps reminding his bowlers to push more. He then analyzes how the pitch evolved, saying it got easier to bat on as the match went deeper. Adds that there was variable bounce, particularly tough for right-handers, as they saw this morning. But surprisingly, not much for the left-handers. Credits Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja, calling the way they applied themselves and batted as really impressive. Details that they held firm when it mattered. Finally, he points to the positives for England, as he thinks their opening partnership really gave them the upper hand. Details that Crawley and Duckett set the tone beautifully, scoring at a good rate, which allowed them to aim to bat once and put pressure on India. Feels unfortunate that they just couldn’t get over the line in the end. Ends by saying that this series has been incredible so far with all Tests going into the fifth day.

The skipper of India, SHUBMAN GILL, reflects on the hard-fought draw with a sense of pride. Says it felt more like a win, considering the situation his side was in. Explains that losing two early wickets made things tricky, but he’s pleased with how the team responded and showed fight through the day. He shares that the talk in the dressing room was all about playing ball by ball, especially on a Day 5 pitch where anything can happen, variable bounce, turn, or even seam movement. Adds that they wanted to take the pitch out of the equation sometimes and just trust their technique. On the drama before the handshake, Gill first applauds the efforts of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar, both of whom were in the 90s and played with immense grit and composure. Feels that it was actually the call of the batters as to continue the game or not but they fully deserved their centuries, and that's why there was no urgency in shaking hands early. Mentions that every match in this series has gone down to the final session, and Gill feels that’s been a huge learning experience for the whole group. Now, he says that they want to head into the fifth match with the aim of drawing the series. That’s their focus. On his own form, Gill says that the number of runs doesn’t matter much to him. Says that he just wants to contribute to the team's success and enjoy his batting. Emphasizes the importance of batting deep, especially on such wickets, something they couldn’t do in the first innings but managed to correct in the second, and says that someone has to anchor the innings, and he’s glad that they did that this time. On Jasprit Bumrah's availability for the final Test, Gill says they'll wait and see on the eve of the final Test. As for the toss in this match, he shrugs it off, saying that it doesn’t really matter, and as long as they’re winning games or saving them like this, he’s happy.

... THE PRESENTATION ...

India will be happy with their batting. More than happy. They could have been bowled out for under 250 while batting first, while they could have suffered an innings defeat in the second innings. But they did what they love to do - bat and bat and bat and drew this match on merit, rather than via nature. But there will be question marks over their bowling. Barring Bumrah, everyone struggled on the flat deck and even though Ravindra Jadeja picked up 4 wickets, they were more because England were going for quick runs. As far as Bumrah is concerned, he was picked for this match to try and help India level the series here but could not strike with the new ball. As a result, ended up with just 2 wickets. Also, the policy of picking Shardul Thakur and Washington Sundar but not giving them enough overs did raise some questions over Gill's captaincy, and it might have come off in this game. But come The Oval, where one can expect another flat deck, what combination will India pick? And what about Bumrah? Originally scheduled to play only three Tests, do the visitors take the gamble? Please stay tuned for the presentation.

Coming to the match overall, England won the toss on an overcast morning but India called it a good toss to lose. They batted and battled the difficult conditions and through a series of starts, managed to put 358 on the board. Stokes bowled his heart out, taking a 5-wicket haul while Archer picked up 3. With the bat, England showed why they decided to bowl first because they replied with a mammoth 669. The top 3 got off to a rollicking start and Stokes stood up with the bat too, with a magnificent 141 while Root being Root, scored yet another 150. He broke so many records that almost every second ball was an event. That enabled the hosts to get a lead of 311, which should have been enough in a normal scenario but the curse of Manchester is riding heavily on Stokes. This is just the second draw in his Test career as a captain, both at Old Trafford and from the inception of Test cricket at this ground, no team has still won a Test match after electing to bowl! Guess some things are just not destined to change.

England will look at those dropped catches but cannot say that they bowled well. They struggled on Day 4 but got things together in the morning session on Day 5. However, post Lunch, they just lost their lines and lengths and just could not control the scoring rate. Liam Dawson was the most disappointing name, given that the conditions were perfect for him, with plenty of rough outside the off stump against the left handers. But he just could not hit those areas and it caused so much frustration for his skipper that even the usually calm Ben Stokes took his bowler aside and was actually giving him lessons on where to land the ball! After the early burst by Woakes, only Stokes and Archer could bowl well. The rest simply could not stand up. Also, the absence of Stokes on Day 4 hurt England badly as they could not pick wickets for 2 sessions in a row. Paints a poor picture for the final Test, should Stokes be not available to bowl.

When the new ball swung in the first over, India were pegged on the back foot pretty quickly. But after that, the ball just stopped swinging as Shubman Gill started to score a few boundaries. And then, England did not have a backup plan. They tried to use the inconsistent bounce and managed to get Rahul's wicket as well on Day 5 morning, but just could not hit the same area consistently enough. Add to it, three mistakes cost them very big - first, Gill's drop on 48 by Liam Dawson on Saturday, then on 81 by Ollie Pope and Ravindra Jadeja put down first ball by Joe Root. The problem for the bowlers was such chances came very rarely and if they missed it, there was no second chance. But no complaints against the batters who just bed in. Washington Sundar was sent in at number 5, either to help Gill save the Test, considering that Jadeja is an attacking batter, or simply to keep Jadeja at 6, given his form. It worked big time for the tourists as the absence of Pant was rarely felt. Sundar started off very cautiously, before opening up post Lunch on Day 5.

The talk of defense started with playing for a day. Could India take this game to Day 5? There is plenty of rain on the final day. Can the visitors bat out 2 sessions and somehow take this to Day 5, and hope rain helps them to a draw? This was the thought on the outside. But not on the inside. Captain Gill and coach Gambhir are not ones who rely on weather and purely looked at the numbers. 5 sessions to bat, let's bat those out. Whether rain comes or not, we cannot give our wickets away. And so, it happened. Rain did not come at all but the Indians were not bothered. Because they never played for the weather. They only had one aim - play each and every ball on merit and give it the best shot.

0/2 in the first 5 balls of the innings. 4 full sessions and a half session played after that pre-Lunch session on Day 4. And that saw three wicketless sessions. The pitch might be a road, a highway, a bed - call it what you like, but this has been one of the greatest batting displays by an Indian unit, that too, by a young one. They lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan in the first over, but then, KL Rahul, skipper Shubman Gill, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja - all batted with grit and determination, with Rahul being the unlucky one to miss out on a century. England threw everything at them, and the Indians got difficult batting conditions as well, but they just showed great resolve to avert a defeat.

The English players patiently wait for Sundar to finish his celebration and finally, the Indian batters shake hands with the hosts, relieving them of their misery. After 143 overs of toil, despite taking 2 wickets in the first 5 balls, England could manage only 2 more in the next 853 legal balls. A bit of a bad mood towards the end but the players shake hands as India emerge as the moral victors in this fourth Test. The series still stands 2-1 in favour of England and India cannot win the series, but because of this draw, earned due to hard work and not because of weather, the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy is still alive.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Ben Stokes walks over to umpire Ahsan Raza and says that England are done. But the umpire says that BOTH sides have to agree for the handshake! And INDIA SAY NO! Can't blame them, because one batter is on 89, the other is on 80 and on a pitch as flat as a pancake, who would like to leave? Ben Stokes is not happy at all. He wants to go off but cannot as Jadeja is not going to go anywhere. Now, the English team is at Jadeja, literally going hard at him, but he is pretty calm and smiling. Zak Crawley can be heard saying, 'WHY DON'T YOU SHAKE HANDS?' The umpires don't intervene and now, Rod Tucker signals the final hour. It is purely the frustration that is driving England to this point. They have nothing to gain and actually should not bother with Jadeja wanting to get to a century. Time for the part timers. Here's Harry Brook.

Last over then. After this over, the umpires will signal for a Drinks break and signal the mandatory hour post that. Given the state of the match, a question will be asked to Ben Stokes whether he wants to continue or shake hands and call this match off. There is nothing left in this Test except for the upcoming centuries of Jadeja and Sundar. Will Stokes show sportsmanship and allow the batters the opportunity to get there by bowling a few extra overs?

With nothing much happening, Stokes has called in Joe Root again for a brief spell, maybe.

Change, as the skipper, Ben Stokes, has called in Jofra Archer for the first time in this session.

Booo! That's not me, but the crowd. Umpire Ahsan Raza has had a word with Zak Crawley and the English skipper. Not sure regarding what. Maybe, it was regarding Crawley deliberately throwing the ball on the bounce to the keeper to scruff up the ball.

Just before Tea was called, Stokes and Dawson were discussing for around 5 minutes before heading off, regarding the landing of the ball on the rough areas. Last throw of the dice? Ben or Jofra? Neither. Liam Dawson to continue, with a change of ends. 39-10-70-0 so far.

The players slowly come out to the middle. England seem to have accepted their fate and are not that keen to take the field. India are not too perturbed, they would be happy to shake hands right now. 35 overs left in the game and a minimum of 20 need to be bowled, before the match can be called off as a draw. Chris Woakes to start things off post Tea. 19-4-57-2 so far. The keeper is upto the stumps.

... DAY 5, FINAL SESSION ...

Heading into the final session of the last day, all eyes will be on how England respond. They still need just six wickets to bowl India out, but they’re running out of time and energy. The pitch is offering variable bounce and some turn, but the batters are well set, and the ball is losing its sting. For India, this has been an outstanding comeback, from a fragile position in the morning to now leading the match towards a draw. Another solid hour from here could push the game in that direction only. It’s all set up for a thrilling final session, which would start at 8.30 pm IST (3 pm GMT).

England’s bowling in this session lacked the sharpness and bite they displayed earlier in the morning. Jofra Archer, who had earlier dismissed Shubman Gill, has looked a touch off rhythm and tired in his new spell after Lunch. He strayed onto the pads far too often and was punished for it. Brydon Carse did continue with his short-ball strategy, which briefly troubled the batters, but the consistency wasn't there to reap rewards. Liam Dawson again bowled a long spell from one end, finding some purchase from the footmarks, but was once again wicketless despite creating a few half chances. Ben Stokes himself tried to inject some energy late in the session, but the frustration was evident, and his body language showed it, as did the field placements, which began to scatter. Their dropped chance of Jadeja before Lunch already looms large.

The fifth-wicket stand between Jadeja and Sundar has been everything India could have asked for, from being calm to calculated, and counter-attacking when required. Jadeja, who was dropped on the first ball he faced before Lunch, has made sure to capitalise on that lucky escape. He has batted with his usual grit, picked gaps smartly, and brought up yet another valuable half-century in England. Sundar, on the other hand, has looked composed just like KL Rahul batted earlier. His compact defence, awareness of the off stump, and readiness to pounce on anything loose made his knock equally impactful. The duo didn’t just block and survive, as they kept the scoreboard ticking with regular boundaries and confident singles. Both players reached their fifties, and by the time Tea was called, India have not only erased the deficit but they are now leading by 11 runs.

India will cherish this session, and England would rather forget. That's the third wicketless session in the last four! In the two hours after Lunch, India piled on 99 runs without losing a single wicket, playing with poise and purpose. The pair of Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar have remained unbeaten and stitched a century partnership that has pulled India out of trouble. With each passing over, the visitors looked more confident and composed, frustrating England, who had hoped to run through the lower-middle order. From being 222/4 at the stroke of Lunch to now, India have turned the tide in their favour to make it a draw. England, who were firmly on top earlier in the day, suddenly find themselves searching for answers. The ball has gone soft, and the set batters are showing no signs of giving away their wickets.

Time for one more over before Tea. A rare scenario where both teams want this session to end. One, to celebrate its moral victory, while the other, desperate for a break.

Entertaining stuff. 22 runs have come in the last 5 overs. 3 fours and 1 six. 38 overs left in the game. A minimum of 23 to be bowled from those, before a handshake.

Has Stokes thrown in the towel? He goes off the attack and it might be the final time that we see him bowl before the Ashes. Or even play before the Ashes. Here's Joe Root. 9-1-28-0 so far.

Another 5 overs played off. 15 runs have come in those 5 overs. No significant threat from the pitch as yet. Or, from the bowling either. Another 43 overs left in the game, a minimum of 28 to be bowled from those, for a shake of hands.

Nothing for Stokes in that over. He was looking very frustrated. This is what a match situation can do. In a normal scenario, you don't look at the scoreboard and just focus on bowling consistent lines and lengths. But post Lunch, England have been only looking at the scoreboard, desperate for an innings win and with nothing going their way, tea pots are boiling.

Ben Stokes is warming up now. Must be so frustrating for him. Bowls his heart out, brings his team back into the game, only to see the others dish out Christmas gifts. And here he comes again. 8-2-12-1 so far.

DRINKS BREAK. A wonderful hour for India. They have not lost a single wicket and also scored 55 runs in just 15 overs, throwing innings defeat out of the equation. England have not had any control at all, not even for a complete over. Misfields, loose bowling and inconsistency have left Stokes all the more frustrated. With the deficit now trimmed down to 33 and rain on its way as per Nasser Hussain on air, the hosts are running out of patience. Add to it, that dropped catch of Jadeja on the very first ball he faced is hurting the home side. He has scored 32 in just 53 balls and is looking to counter punch. 49 overs left in the day - 34 of which will have to be bowled, before the captains can shake hands.

Can't help but remember a Test match in 2002. It was Parthiv Patel's debut Test, at Trent Bridge, Nottingham with the scoreline pretty similar. Having conceded a lead of 260 in the first innings, India needed another 161 runs to make England bat again on Day 5. But the middle order batted brilliantly - Rahul Dravid (115), Sachin Tendulkar (92) and Sourav Ganguly (99) - to get ahead of England's lead and then a gritty lower order ensured that India did not get bowled out at all. They ended the Test at 424/8, finishing 164 runs ahead, but with still 2 wickets in hand, before the captains shook hands and Parthiv received a massive pat on his helmet from the keeper, Alec Stewart. This match seems to be following the same track, only that don't expect Jamie Smith to pat anyone.

100 overs have now been bowled in this innings. This would be one of the talking points as well, with the next Test in mind. Especially, if England bowl first there as well. They have been on the field roughly from Lunch on Day 4 and if the rain does not arrive, this could go right till the final hour of the final session. That's another 38 overs at least. If the final hour is taken, add another 15 overs. A bit of distraction for Jadeja as someone is wearing a coloured cap in the crowd. Jadeja requests the gentleman to remove it and the latter obliges. No change of ends for Dawson, so Root's re-entry was just to try something different from Stokes. He definitely needs wickets but would want some control over the run flow first.

Gamble from Stokes. Or maybe, a change of ends for Dawson. Joe Root is brought on. 5-1-17-0 so far.

First change of the session. Brydon Carse to bowl for the first time today. 10-2-29-0 so far.

As expected, the hosts are feeling the pressure now. They are way ahead in this game, but just the fact that their lead has been dwindled down to 61 and there is some fresh news of rain in the neighbourhood, is making them be desperate for wickets and they are veering away from their plans. Someone just needs to calm them down. India will not mind this at all.

Jofra Archer was ticking in that last over. Not with pace but with his temper. There seems to be a massive misunderstanding between him and his skipper. Archer was desperate to have a mid on but Stokes refused, indicating him to bowl outside off instead. Just like a child looks towards its mother to convince its father, Archer requests Woakes to convince Stokes but we all know who is the boss.

Will Archer get one more from this end? Yes, he does. Stokes trusts his bowler more than us.

Time for a change of ends for Archer? He has bowled 2 overs since the break and gone for 10 runs, but more importantly, has just not found his rhythm, which he had generated before Lunch.

That was a very off-radar Jofra over. Two down the leg side and 4 wide outside off. The batter barely had to do much. That's 6 balls negotiated with good help from the bowler. Who will it be from this end? Liam Dawson continues. 32-10-49-0 so far.

Well, after having been predicted a wet morning session, we have managed to get an uninterrupted first session on the final day. Will that be the case for the rest of the day as well? 64 overs are left in the day and if there is no interruption, the mandatory final hour starts with 15 overs pending. Of course, it will be interesting to see whether we get a handshake moment in this Test, especially if the visitors bat confidently and keep scoring runs. The conditions continue to stay overcast but will rain stay away as well? The players slowly come back out onto the field. Jofra Archer will start the post-Lunch session. 15-2-55-1 so far. The second new ball is just 9 overs new, so India will be looking at these first 30 minutes. If they see these off, batting should be significantly easier.

... DAY 5, SESSION 2 ...

There will be some discussion in the Indian camp about how to bat in this session. Without a doubt, the priority in the morning session would have been to just survive and keep wickets in hand, and hence, even though scoring just 49 runs in 2 hours was purely attritional, the visitors would not have minded it too much, if they had been wicketless or lost just the solitary wicket. But now, with the set batters dismissed and the deficit 88 runs away, the coaching staff might just ask the batters to have a watch out on the runs as well. Understandably, these runs are not for winning the Test match but as long as the tourists are on the trail, England will keep believing that they are just 6 wicket balls away from winning the Test and series. However, if India manage to play normal cricket till Tea and get the runs, in addition to not losing wickets, it means that the trail would be wiped out and then, the hosts will have to come out to bat again to score the runs. The target is not the problem. It is at that point in time, when England might get desperate for wickets, lose their rhythm and start thinking about the weather, light etccc... Cricket is played on the field, but won mostly, in the mind.

As the second session looms, England will look to capitalise on this momentum. They’ve got the set batters out and now face India’s lower-middle order, with the pitch misbehaving. For India, the target is to fight through this afternoon with partnerships and patience. If Sundar and Jadeja can stitch something together, they can still push this match toward the final session or make it a draw. But the next hour after Lunch could decide how quickly or slowly this Test wraps up. England sense victory, and India know they’re one or two wickets away from being exposed. It's going to be an intense post-Lunch session, which is scheduled to begin around 6.10 pm IST (1240 GMT).

The English bowlers stuck to their plans of short-pitched deliveries. Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer bowled probing lines, and while they didn't find wickets immediately with the second new ball, they consistently tested the outside edges. Earlier, Ben Stokes, despite struggling with his shoulder and back niggles, came in and made a difference almost instantly, removing Rahul and giving England the breakthrough they were desperately searching for. Dawson bowled a long spell from one end, using the rough and footmarks effectively against the left-handers, but without any success yet. Their only concern would be the fielding, as they dropped two chances, Ollie Pope put down Gill on 81, and Joe Root shelled one off Jadeja just before Lunch on his first ball.

Washington Sundar came in ahead of Ravindra Jadeja, likely a tactical move. Sundar looked calm and settled, playing with a straight bat and showing great composure and gave Gill good support at the other end. Together, they stitched a small but important stand that helped India regroup after Rahul’s dismissal. Once Gill departed, Jadeja walked in and was dropped on the very first ball, a big let off that could hurt England later. India added 49 runs but lost two key wickets in this first session, and now, as it stands, Sundar and Jadeja will need to build another long partnership to save this match for their side.

India began the day with calm and composure, as Gill and Rahul continued from where they left off last evening. The duo showed great patience and understanding of the conditions, rotating strike and blunting out the bowlers effectively. Unfortunately, Rahul fell short of the milestone, trapped LBW by skipper Ben Stokes, who looked the best out of the lot. Of course, the pitch had its say on that dismissal as the ball just shot unplayably low. Gill, meanwhile, took blows on his thumb, survived a dropped catch when he was on 81, and yet never looked rattled. He played like a leader, mixing caution with fluent drives, and brought up a fighting hundred under pressure. His knock held the innings together until he was undone by Jofra Archer just before the break, which changed the tone of the session dramatically.

Despite all the hard work put in by India this morning, lunch will taste very bitter. They did all the hard work, absorbed all the pressure but just when it was time to eat the pie, they dropped the entire cake. It was England’s session to take, and they did so with intent. They managed to break the backbone of India's resistance just before Lunch, dismissing centurion Shubman Gill on the stroke of the interval. Earlier, they also got rid of KL Rahul, who looked rock solid and seemed headed for a century before falling to a familiar Stokes trap like he did at Lord's. With both set overnight batters back in the hut, England will head into the dressing room satisfied and in control. The hosts still need six more wickets, but with the pitch showing uneven bounce and signs of wear, now they’ll believe it's only a matter of time.

Ravindra Jadeja walks in next, at number 6, replacing his skipper, Shubman Gill.

Another 5 overs negated by India. The visitors would be telling themselves, another 10 overs with this new ball and things will get a lot easier. Also, the second new ball has not moved as much as the first one did. 68 overs left in this match now, weather and light permitting.

Another first for Gill. Shubman Gill becomes the first skipper to score 4 centuries in a bilateral Test series away from home. And overall, he becomes the third Indian player to score 4 centuries in a bilateral Test series, after Sunil Gavaskar in the West Indies in 1970-71 and Virat Kohli in Australia, in 2014-15.

All about bowling so far! Let's talk about batting for a change. Escaping the eyes of many, Gill has quietly moved onto 97. While the century would be on his mind, there is something else as well. He has now scored 716 runs in this series, which is ranked number 3 in terms of the most runs scored by an Indian in a bilateral Test series. Sunil Gavaskar's 732 in India against the West Indies, in 1978-79 and 774 in the West Indies in 1970-71 are the next ones in the list.

Should be Jofra Archer from the other end. He was warming up a couple of overs ago. Indeed. 11-2-40-0 so far.

The second new ball is available now. Will England take it? Will Stokes bowl at least 1 over with the new cherry? Yes to the first question. ENGLAND HAVE TAKEN THE SECOND NEW BALL IMMEDIATELY. No to the second query. Stokes is done for the session. Chris Woakes will make the first use of the second new ball. 15-3-48-2 so far.

Can someone please take the ball away from him? For the past couple of overs now, Ben Stokes has signalled to Brydon Carse to come over. Carse comes, marks his runup, only for Stokes to send him back! Clearly, Stokes does not want to break his rhythm and give it his all. Try and get Shubman Gill. The gamble that he is taking is - if he can break the game open through a marathon spell and help England win the game and series, he will not mind to take a sabbatical till November. He has put on his sweater and that might be a signal that it is the end of that marathon spell. 8-2-12-1. Superb. Would be a real shame if the other bowlers don't support him.

For all those wondering - where is Rishabh Pant? Didn't the batting coach confirm that he will bat? Of course, he confirmed. But is there any need for him right now? India can hang on till Jadeja, so if the 5th wicket falls, and there is a chance of a result, only then could we see him come out.

DRINKS BREAK. Slightly challenging conditions for India this morning. They have done extremely well to lose just the sole wicket of Rahul in 13 overs and the 19 runs knocked off mean that they trail by 118 runs now. It is not the ball which is talking, but the pitch. The inconsistent bounce has become more pronounced, accounting for Rahul's wicket and Gill's thumb. The skipper is fighting hard from the front and seems like luck is on his side as well. He was dropped by Pope, when on 81, a pretty tough chance at cover, after Dawson had spilled a pretty simple one on Day 4 before Tea, with the skipper on 48. But the question is still the same - is it actually difficult or are these things happening because Stokes is bowling? Will the other bowlers be able to back up once he goes off the attack and the second new cherry is taken?

That was Stokes' 6th over in this spell. Ricky Ponting on air opines that he should take a rest now and come back on when the second new ball is taken. Punter feels that if Stokes is getting so much movement with the old ball, he could cause chaos with the new cherry. On his injuries, Ricky feels that Stokes is totally fine. Whatever he is doing with his shoulder and back are probably because of what happened in the warmup. Might have jerked something, that's all.

Another warning for England. The first official one in this innings for slow overrate. So Stokes has to deal with hamstring, shoulder, back, bowling, captaincy, match result and even overrate issues! Who wants to be a captain?

Shubman Gill is taking some time out here. The ball has hit him below the helmet but the pain is because of the ball hitting him on the right arm. The physio is out there, tending to the Indian skipper. Seems like the index finger. Or, the thumb, in fact. The helmet is being changed as well. The crowd applauds as Gill gets ready to brave the pain and play on. Will Stokes bang it in again or go for the double bluff and bowl it full?

There is some rough outside the off stump to a left hander. That becomes outside the leg stump for the right hander. So to a right hander, the spinners will not get that much of a purchase, but there is plenty against the southpaws.

Interesting thought process from the Indian think tank. Actually, Ravindra Jadeja was slotted at 5, but Sundar has been sent instead. Perhaps, the management feels that since this is a day of survival, Sundar could do a better job than Jadeja.

Washington Sundar walks in next, at number 5, replacing KL Rahul.

90 percent. That is the efficiency of umpiring in this Test match. There have been 10 reviews made over the 5 days, with only 1 overturned. Have to don your hat to the two umpires who rarely get any mention.

Just get the feeling that it is all about this opening hour for both sides. Clearly, Ben Stokes is not comfortable at all, while bowling, holding his right shoulder every now and then and as far as India are concerned, it could be just about seeing this spell off. He is the only bowler who has made things happen and if he is seen off in this spell, may not return to bowl again. Additionally, if his shoulder and back are hurting, maybe Stokes may go off the field as well and in that case, England will lose a master captain as well.

It is not just the hamstring which is worrying Stokes. He was testing his right shoulder before the start of play and after his previous over, he was stretching his back as well. Highly unlikely that he could feature in the final Test at this rate.

Interesting discussion between Ravi Shastri and Stuart Broad on air. Shastri observes that both, Jofra Archer and Jasprit Bumrah dropped their pace in this match, coming over from Lord's. Not quite able to fathom the reason, he asks Broad about it. Broad is also surprised but opines that because of all the rain here, the landing area is just a bit spongy at this venue. Hence, perhaps, the bowlers are a touch extra careful while running in.

It is chillier today as compared to Days 3 and 4. Additionally, due to the early morning rain, the area near the pitch is a bit dodgy and the fielders will have their work cut out, with the chill and the outfield. It will definitely be slippery and with one more Test slated after this, we might not see any extravagant fielding efforts. And here comes the Daily Mail headline - BEN STOKES IS ABOUT TO BOWL. He was warming up before the start of play and was testing his shoulder too.

The players are making their way out to the middle. As of now, 90 overs are scheduled for the day, with a minimum of 75 needed to be bowled out, for a proper legitimate handshake. With intermittent showers forecast, it might come down to the phase where the last hour is started, around which, the players can shake hands. It will be spin to start things off. Liam Dawson will start off, to Shubman Gill.

PITCH REPORT - Deep Dasgupta is pitchside and shares his thoughts on the surface. He says the pitch still looks good for batting, and there aren’t any visible demons in it just yet. At the Jimmy Anderson End, there isn’t much wear and tear, but there’s a bit of extra grass, which has led to some deliveries bouncing a touch more than expected from that side. While some cracks are beginning to appear, they haven’t quite opened up yet. As Deep moves towards the Brian Statham End, he points out that the nature of the surface begins to shift, where the grass starts to thin out and the cracks become more pronounced. There are also some clear footmarks at that end, which Ravindra Jadeja exploited cleverly yesterday against Ben Stokes. Interestingly, he notes that Liam Dawson hasn’t quite been able to extract the same purchase from those areas, especially against the Indian left-handers. Concludes by saying that there’s a bit in the pitch for everyone, some assistance for seamers with the new ball and patches for spinners, but it’s far from unplayable. If the batters are willing to apply themselves, dig in, and play with discipline, they can survive on this surface.

Now, let’s talk about the weather, the ultimate wildcard today. There was rain through the morning, but it isn't there for now, where only the clouds are hovering over the ground. But even after that, intermittent showers and heavy cloud cover could play hide and seek with the match. Also, it’s a Sunday, and the crowd is expected to come in good numbers, hoping for a grandstand finish. If there is enough play, England could engineer a collapse, as it would be difficult for the batters to survive those short periods. It’s all beautifully poised. Stay tuned for more!

England, meanwhile, will feel they should have sealed this game by now. Their batting was outstanding as they batted for around 2 full days. But the absence of Stokes, the bowler, has hurt them badly, especially on a surface that could’ve used his magic deliveries to break the partnership. Chris Woakes was the pick of the pacers with his two wickets, but the others looked listless on Day 4. England have eight wickets to get today. They will need early breakthroughs or risk letting the match meander to a draw. Stokes' aggressive captaincy has worked wonders before, but can he repeat his magic here?

This pitch has kept everyone guessing. Early signs of variable bounce suggested this could quickly become a crumbling fifth-day surface, but it didn't. India, after being pushed onto the back foot by a brutal English onslaught, have clawed their way back through the unflinching resistance of KL Rahul and Shubman Gill. It’s been a defining moment for Gill, and his leadership, especially after being 0/2, has stood tall. Rahul has been India's monk under pressure, letting the ball come, defending with soft hands, and waiting for the loose one. With Pant still in doubt to bat today, India will feel they can bat long enough to draw this one out, and they rely heavily on this partnership to start well this morning.

This Test has had four wildly different days. India began Day 1 brightly, reaching 264/4 at stumps on the back of resilient half-centuries from Jaiswal and Sudharsan. England’s reply on Day 2 was pure fire, 225/2 by stumps, before Day 3 became a Stokes-Root show. That mountain of runs handed them a lead of 311. India then suffered a catastrophic collapse at the start of their second innings, losing both openers for ducks in a mini session before Lunch on Day 4. Yet what followed was nothing short of stoic brilliance. Gill and Rahul stood tall against the tide, stringing together a 174-run unbeaten partnership that spanned two full sessions and swung the narrative in India’s favour to fight.

Hello and welcome to what promises to be a thrilling, tense, and potentially twist-filled fifth and final day of the 4th Test between England and India at Old Trafford, Manchester. We've had drama, dominance, and defiance over the past four days, but it all comes down to this Sunday. And while cricket is centre stage, the weather may yet decide to be the villain, as there has been some rain in the morning, and intermittent showers could interrupt play through the day. But despite that looming uncertainty, we’re set for a thrilling finale, with India still trailing by 137 runs and two set batters at the crease, and England hunting for eight wickets.

... DAY 5, SESSION 1 ...

Yet another Day 5 of this Test series! And that brings along a bit of mystery as well. The forecast is not that great, with a wet morning predicted, intermittent showers through the day, and the conditions to remain overcast. Does that mean that the bowlers will get much more assistance, or does it mean that the result goes out of the equation? In 36 Tests as skipper, Stokes has won 22 matches and lost 13. The only match that has been drawn under his leadership was at this very venue, in the 2023 Ashes. Additionally, whenever a team has won the toss and elected to field in a Test match at Old Trafford, it has never won in 11 previous attempts! History and weather both point towards a draw. Will Midas Stokes be able to change the script and seal the series? Or will India continue their batting might and grind England for a psychological advantage ahead of the fifth Test? The first ball on Day 5, Sunday, 27th July, 2025, is scheduled to be bowled at 3.30 pm IST (1000 GMT), weather and light permitting, but our buildup will begin well in advance. So do tune in early. Until then, you can catch all the action from the T20I series between West Indies and Australia. Enjoy. ADIOS! TAKE CARE!

What is the mystery of this Old Trafford pitch? Puffs of dust are emanating, the ball is staying up and down, but still, the pitch is looking good for batting. That is because the inconsistency in bounce is not that consistent either. England started really well with the new ball and when the wickets weren't coming, they didn't lose control either. But with the pitch as flat as a pancake, the bowlers just could not exert much. Ben Stokes took a calculated risk of not bowling and the scorecard shows how badly England missed him in the bowling ranks.

At the other end, it was a monk. KL Rahul. As cool as a cucumber, unfazed by everything going around him and soaking up all the pressure. He registered his 4th 50-plus score of the series and while Gill was attacking the new ball, he was content in just seeing it off. He is unbeaten on 87 and faced 210 balls - that's 35 overs alone - showing his dodgyness. He got a couple of close calls, with the inside edge not going onto the stumps, but that is something which every batter hopes for, while playing a big knock.

Stokes and England's lower order piled on the agony on the Indian bowlers in the morning, as they added another 125 runs to their overnight score, with skipper Stokes going on to get his first Test ton in 2 years. And then, before you could blink, India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan on successive deliveries and at that stage, it seemed like there won't be a Day 5. But along came skipper Gill and despite a hattrick of poor innings before this, he batted with grit and determination. Gill started off on a flurry, attacking the new ball and scoring quickly and slowly settled down into a rhythm. He got a life on 48, when Liam Dawson spilled a fairly simple chance and post that, the captain has been really watchful. He was on 48 (69) before that drop. It was a loose shot and it could have been catastrophic for India had that catch been taken. In the next 98 balls, he put his head down and scored just 30 runs, but did not repeat that mistake. Gill has now reached 697 runs in this series and is on the cusp of becoming only the third Indian to score 700 runs in a bilateral series and should he get the chance to bat deep, register the record of the most runs by an Indian in a bilateral Test series.

It was a totally different picture roughly 4 hours ago, when Lunch was taken. England batted and batted and outbatted India out of the Test, making 669 and gaining a lead of 311. With the pitch showing inconsistent bounce, questions started being asked as to why weren't the hosts declaring and we now know why. 12 sessions done in this Test and the pitch, barring for an odd misbehaviour here and there, is still looking great for batting. This is the first time that a pair has batted successfully through two back-to-back sessions in this series.

The day got started by England, but it has ended in India's favour. Back-to-back wicketless sessions mean that they have fought back remarkably well in this Test, earning the right of drawing the game on merit, rather than the weather. The crowd rises as one for KL Rahul and Shubman Gill, who got together with the score on 0, in the opening over and are still together as Stumps are drawn. Coach Gautam Gambhir is standing in the team balcony, admiring his players.

3 minutes left on the clock. Given the way England are bowling, we can have 2 overs before close. But pretty sure India will ensure that this is the last over of the day.

15 runs in the last 5 overs. The batters have looked to score a bit, ironically with the close coming so near. Stokes is searching for some inspiration. 9 minutes left for the close. Joe Root is back on. 3-1-8-0 so far.

One last burst for Archer? Nope. Woakes continues. Two catching mid-wickets while the keeper is upto the stumps. Woakes will be trying to target the front pad.

Another spell for Liam Dawson. His last for the day. 19-6-32-0 so far.

Nice, bright sunshine at Old Trafford right now. The ball is not doing much, the pitch is looking good and the conditions are excellent for batting.

12 runs in the last 5 overs. England giving nothing away, India happy to be patient. 28 minutes left in the day, 10 overs left.

With around 35 minutes left in the day, Stokes brings Chris Woakes back on. 12-3-35-2 so far. Joe Root is standing at silly mid on, right in front of the non striker.

Have to give it to both teams. India are trying their level best not to give it away while England are giving it their all on a lifeless pitch. This deck was supposed to assist the spinners but Dawson is not getting any purchase. So, he does the next best thing, that is to vary his pace. It is actually a gripping contest without actually anything happening. Here's Joe Root. 1-0-4-0 so far.

16 runs in the last 5 overs. Nothing much has changed in the last few overs in terms of scoring. If any, England are banging the ball hard into the deck, to try and get something out of the pitch. From India's point of view, that is good because it means that the stumps go out of play. And if the stumps are not in play, you can leave the balls alone.

England going full throttle now, to try and scruff the ball. First, the fielders from the deep are throwing the ball on the bounce onto the square wickets near the pitch, which are really hard. Second, the bowlers are banging it hard, employing the short-ball ploy to try and scruff off one side of the ball.

This was coming. We had observed long ago that the England fielders were deliberately throwing the ball on the bounce to the keeper. In the previous over, Zak Crawley threw the ball on two bounces to the keeper and umpire Rod Tucker spotted that. It is a deliberate attempt to aid reverse swing and a warning is given to the fielding side. A friendly warning. Archer goes off and Brydon Carse returns. 7-2-22-0 so far.

DRINKS BREAK. Shubman Gill is rushing off the field. Must be for a comfort break. This has been nothing short of a marathon innings from this duo. KL Rahul came out to open the innings but Gill joined him just 5 balls later. They have absorbed the pressure and are giving a fitting reply. England are trying their level best too. With the pitch not offering much assistance and the ball just not doing anything, Ben Stokes has kept an in-out field and is trying to force the batters to commit a mistake. Just 45 runs have come post Tea in 17 overs but the visitors know, that time is the essence, not the runs. Yes, maybe, there might be a thought that too much defense could put one into a shell but so far, both, Rahul and Gill have looked positive while defending. Not trying to just survive. And just as India found it difficult with Jasprit Bumrah not bowling, England are finding it extremely tough to pick up wickets without talisman Stokes.

Change in field placements from the skipper and bowler. There is a leg slip placed now, along with a short leg and a conventional slip.

Bat change for KL Rahul, as this one seems to have got damaged at the toe end.. Karun Nair is out with a couple of bats there, and Rahul chooses one to continue further.

Change, as the skipper Ben Stokes has called in Jofra Archer in the attack.

A slight halt in the play, as the onfield umpires have called in two members of the groundstaff for some hammering at the popping crease, and some repairing there. All is well now to continue further.

The first over post Tea yielded 7 runs. But the next 5 overs have gone for just 2 runs. England trying to apply the brakes.

Drama. First sign of something like this post the previous Test. The players from both sides have fairly been disciplined, with an odd sledge here and there. For the second time in three overs, Chris Woakes is stopped in his runup. He is not happy and asks Gill to be ready on time. The captain retorts, saying that Woakes had already started running before he even looked up and when he did, Woakes was about to deliver. Nothing much of an argument there, but Gill does look irritated.

Nothing much happening for the bowlers now. There is a hint of swing, but not much to threaten the batters. Dawson spun one sharply before Tea, but otherwise, it has just been a series of arm balls from him, relying on the pitch more for inconsistent bounce.

A bit of a tactic being employed by England's fielders. They are deliberately throwing the ball on the bounce to the keeper, even from close-in positions. They are doing this so that the ball gets scruffed up and reverse swing can be aided. If we can observe this, pretty sure, the umpires will be keeping an eye on this as well.

Wondering why Ben Stokes has not taken the ball yet. The only reason could be his hamstring. There were loud murmurs from the English dressing room that if the hosts manage to win this Test, Stokes might play as a pure batter, or may not even play the final Test. Because more important than the WTC points, is something which is coming Down Under. And England want to make sure that they send their best and fittest team there. Here's Liam Dawson. 7-2-17-0 so far.

Sorry, mate. Woakes comes running in, but Rahul bails out at the last possible moment, just when Woakes is about to deliver. And it is not due to any sightscreen issue. For the past two days, plenty of flies are swarming on the field and one such fly perturbs Rahul, going under his vizor, around his eye.

The conditions remain fairly overcast but it is a confident Indian side that will head back out to bat. It is not often in this series that the visitors have had a wicketless session and they would want a repeat in this last one for the day. Given the forecast for Sunday, one believes that Rahul and Gill have done enough to take this match into Day 5, but they would want a draw on their terms - not on the weather's terms. They would ideally want to give England a dose of their own medicine and head to The Oval full of confidence. It will be Chris Woakes to start things off post Tea. Rahul to face. Here we go again...

... DAY 4, FINAL SESSION ...

As the game moves into the third and final session, it remains still firmly in England’s control, but India have taken a small step in the right direction. With the deficit still massive, the road ahead is steep. But survival in this session has given them a base. England will return, knowing one good spell could open the floodgates again, while India will aim to stretch this stand as long as they can and try to inch closer to forcing a fifth-day fight.

England, despite not getting a wicket in the session, bowled well. Chris Woakes started well, after his double blow before Lunch, and looked sharp in the afternoon too, bowling a good line and length. Jofra Archer was fast and aggressive, constantly probing and even drawing a few close LBW shouts, but didn't get any from the onfield umpire because of extra bounce. Brydon Carse adjusted his length better in this innings, going fuller and creating problems early on. With the pitch easing up under the sun, they’ll be hoping for a lapse in concentration, just as they got one from Gill, that could bring them back into the wickets column.

Shubman Gill looked increasingly assured as his innings grew. He began cautiously but gradually opened up once the sun came out and the pitch got better a bit for batting. He dealt with the England seamers with calm footwork and impressive timing, driving with confidence down the ground and showing great control on the front foot. KL Rahul, meanwhile, played the perfect foil. While Gill was the more fluent of the two, Rahul ensured there were no unnecessary risks. He played with a tight technique, often blocking resolutely and rotating the strike when needed. Gill did have a nervous moment when Liam Dawson dropped him on 48 at backward point, and he also took a painful blow on the thumb of his right hand from Jofra Archer, but he brushed it off with composure and kept ticking along, reaching his fifty and is looking set for another big one.

A much-needed session for India, one that brought some calm after the chaos of the morning. At Lunch, they were reeling at 1 for 2, but by Tea, they had progressed to 86 for 2, still trailing by 225 runs. It won't be considered a dominant session by any means, but given the context of the match, it was a steady and patient rebuild. England still hold a commanding position in the Test, but the way India batted in that session, showed grit and game awareness, especially under tricky conditions was great to watch.

Meanwhile, it is pandemonium in Harare! With 7 runs needed in the final over, South Africa have choked, managing only 3 runs and losing 2 wickets. And eventually, New Zealand have won the tri-series in Zimbabwe by 3 runs! The openers really played well for the Proteas but once they were dismissed, scoring became difficult. Dewald Brevis nearly took his side home but his controversial wicket put the stamp on a Kiwi win. Matt Henry was the pick of the bowlers with 2 scalps.

And there is a bowling change. But it is not Stokes. Brydon Carse is back on. 3-1-13-0 so far.

Ben Stokes is seen warming up. How long before he takes the ball in his hand?

The sun is breaking through now. For the first time in this Test, India get good batting conditions. The clouds have gone for a break and batting should be significantly easier now. Also, the ball getting softer will help the batting side.

Very interesting. Post Lunch, Gill was struggling against Archer. In the last 3 overs prior to the previous one, Rahul did not allow Gill to play even a single ball from Archer. And then, the tables turned in that over.

DRINKS BREAK. Finally, some sanity for India. The horror mini session before Lunch would have sent tremors through the dressing room but this current partnership between Rahul and Gill would have calmed the nerves. Additionally, they have batted pretty well in excellent bowling conditions, as an added boost. They are still trailing by 264 runs, but no one is looking at that. Not even England. Both teams will aim for playing it hour by hour. This last hour has been India's scoring 46 runs in 12 overs and wearing off the new ball. Will be interesting to see whether the hosts manage to find something in the next hour. 50 overs still left in the day. Time for spin. Here's Liam Dawson. 15-1-45-1 in the first innings.

Jofra Archer returns. 4-1-7-0 so far.

Oopss... mistake or naughty? On the last ball of the previous over, Carse tried to stop the ball with his right foot but ended up putting the spikes of his shoe onto the ball. Now, this could be damaging for both teams. First, Harry Brook, who has been trying to shine the ball so hard for the past 12 overs, will face a problem as the shine will be lost. Second, the ball could be scuffed up and cause some aggressive movement. Nothing from the umpires though.

Meanwhile, in Harare, South Africa have started off well. Chasing 181 for the trophy, they are 69/0 in the 8th over, with Lhuan-Dre Pretorius and Reeza Hendricks looking composed.

Much better over from Carse. Or say, much better start in this innings. In the first dig, he was guilty of bowling too short and wasting the new ball. When the ball is new, you need to keep the length fuller, to try and extract as much swing as possible. He changed that length in the previous over.

First change of the innings. Here comes Brydon Carse. 0/71 in 21 overs in the first innings, looking totally off colour.

Let's talk about Joe Root. Yes, again. But this time, not with the bat. On the field, for a change. Looking at his batting exploits, we almost forget what a great fielder he is. He did fumble to take the catch to dismiss Yashasvi Jaiswal earlier on but the records do not show that. The numbers just stack up, making it his 212th catch in Test cricket, the most by any player in Test cricket.

KL Rahul is also the second highest run-scorer (1260 runs) among Indian openers against England in Tests. Sunil Gavaskar stands perched atop with 2483 runs.

No official update about Pant as such, but hearing how Ravi Shastri is speaking on air, it does seem like he is not going to bat any time before number 7 or 8. That could put even more pressure on the middle order and hence, this particular partnership, between two experienced campaigners, is of great importance.

Interesting point from Stuart Broad on air. He observes that one of the reasons why India struggled with the ball is because the captain or the bowlers were not exactly aware which end would suit them better. For instance, the ball swings more from the Anderson end but there is indifferent bounce from the Statham End. Obviously, this can come only with experience and that is why, Stokes was able to rotate his bowlers better in the first innings, opines Broad.

Phew. What an over that was. Pure steam not from just a locomotive, but a real express train. Got to feel for Archer, as he could have had Gill twice in the over, but the Indians will understand that it is a matter of 30 minutes. Woakes to continue from the other end.

Just a slight delay. Gill is taking some time to compose himself. That ball has stung him hard on the fingers, most probably the thumb on the right hand. KL Rahul has a word with him. The temperatures are dropping down, so this would pain even more. Ready to resume now.

The players are back on the field. It will be Jofra Archer to start things off post Lunch. Shubman Gill to face. Here we go.

... DAY 4, SESSION 2 ...

In case if you are wondering whether the pitch or conditions have changed suddenly at Old Trafford, they have not. The conditions, maybe slightly, as it has gone just a little bit cloudy. Okay, now it is looking overcast. But what has changed is the mindset. After spending more than 150 overs in the field, all the players are tired and that shot from Sudharsan seemed to be because of fatigue. Additionally, with victory seemingly looking impossible, it needs experience to train the mind to be positive at all counts, something which comes off from KL Rahul. You might be trailing by 700 runs, but you still need to play for the situation and every ball on its merit. Many times, resolute defiance can tire the best of oppositions, even when they are on top and India will be looking towards Rahul for that aspect in this innings. Bat through the day, get the game into Day 5 and hope that the iffy forecast supports the tourists.

Looking at another continent, today is the final match of the T20I triseries in Zimbabwe. New Zealand and South Africa are contesting it. After being asked to bat first, New Zealand have posted a fairly decent total of 180/5 in 20 overs in Harare. A typical T20 innings where there was no half century but quickfire knocks from a group of batters. In this case, it was the top 3, as Devon Conway (47), Rachin Ravindra (47) and Tim Seifert (30) got the Kiwis off to a flier. However, South Africa came back nicely in the second half of the innings, as at one stage, 200 seemed to be on the cards. Lungi Ngidi was the pick of the bowlers, with 2/24 in 4 overs. In both the previous league encounters, the Black Caps had got the better of the Proteas. Will it be third time lucky for the rainbow nation today?

KL Rahul and Shubman Gill have been left to regroup, but the early damage is already done. It has been a reminder of how fragile batting can be under pressure in overcast conditions with a fresh Dukes ball. This was the kind of session that could define the match. England not only batted India out of the contest but also hurt them mentally by striking twice in that short window before the break. The combination of a massive lead, tired opponents, and helpful bowling conditions means they are well ahead now. India, meanwhile, have their backs to the wall and will need something extraordinary to turn this around. With eight wickets in hand and a long road ahead, the next session could decide whether they survive or collapse further under the pressure. The next session will start at 6.10 pm IST (12.40 pm GMT)!

India’s reply with the bat started off nothing less than a disaster. They had just three overs to see off before Lunch, but in that short period, England struck twice. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to a beautiful delivery from Woakes that squared him up, while Sai Sudharsan edged his first ball to the slips, where he was caught in two minds whether to play or leave out. Chris Woakes was on fire with the new ball, swinging it both ways and putting the batters in real doubt. He almost had a hattrick, and India find themselves at 1 for 2 at the break.

Ben Stokes was the mainstay for England, and he brought up a well-crafted hundred and kept pushing the score even after reaching the milestone. Although the declaration didn’t come, he ensured India stayed in the field long enough to feel the burden. Brydon Carse offered great support down the order, playing freely and scoring 47. The lower order frustrated India further, dragging the innings to 157 overs. Bumrah was the only Indian bowler who seemed threatening. However, the body language from the Indians suggested fatigue, and a sense of helplessness crept in as the innings dragged on.

Oops... what's happened there? Rahul and Gill walk off but umpire Rod Tucker calls one of them and seems in a pretty angry mood. By his hand gestures, it seems as if he is telling the batters that they cannot walk off till the main umpire has taken the bails off. Rahul does not try to argue, just nods his head and walks off. SESSION SUMMARY - 126 runs and 5 wickets, in 25.1 overs! It was very much England’s session, one where they asserted their dominance once again. They came out with clear plans and great energy, first pushing their overnight score past 650, and then delivering a powerful blow to India right before Lunch. England finished their innings at 669, a mammoth total that put them firmly in control of the Test. They chose not to declare and instead batted deep, possibly to avoid batting again and to sap all energy from the Indian side. In return, India had only 12 minutes to survive before the break, but they crumbled under pressure, losing two wickets for ducks in just five balls. This mini passage before Lunch could have a serious psychological impact on India going forward.

Last ball coming up then, before Lunch.

4 more balls for Lunch then.

So Woakes does not love just Lord's. His love for Trafford is old and legendary. He now has 38 wickets in Manchester, the most by him at any venue in Tests, averaging 17.73. It will be Jofra Archer to share the new ball.

Skipper Shubman Gill walks in next, at number 4, replacing Sai Sudharsan.

Sai Sudharsan walks in next, at number 3, replacing Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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