IND vs ENG, India vs England 1st Test Day 4 Drama: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett Masterfully Steer ENG to 21/0 at Stumps, Setting Stage for Thrilling Chase
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IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 Highlights:
In a gripping finale to Day 4 of the India vs England 1st Test, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett showcased nerves of steel, expertly guiding England to an unbeaten 21/0 at Stumps, igniting hopes of a blockbuster Day 5 showdown as they chase a colossal 350 runs to clinch a historic victory.
The Test match, England vs India, hangs in the balance, teetering on a knife-edge with all results tantalizingly possible. India, who had dominated much of the day with sublime batting, suffered a heart-stopping collapse that flipped the momentum.
Anchored by KL Rahul’s majestic 137 off 247 balls, India surged to a commanding 370-run lead, setting England a daunting target of 371 runs to conquer. However, the tide turned dramatically as India imploded, hemorrhaging six wickets for a mere 16 runs in a chaotic spell.
The carnage peaked in a breathtaking over from Josh Tongue, who obliterated India’s lower order, dismissing Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah in a sensational four-ball blitz for no runs, leaving fans stunned and the match primed for an unforgettable climax.
India stormed to a colossal 304-run lead in their second innings by the tea break, powered by KL Rahul’s unbeaten 120 and Rishabh Pant’s explosive 118, both smashing centuries in a dazzling display during the India vs England 1st Test.
Pant, hunting for massive shots after his second ton of the match, fell, leaving Rahul to carry the charge alongside Karun Nair. The dynamic duo of Rahul and Pant had earlier ignited the pitch with a breathtaking 195-run partnership, plundering 145 runs in just 27 overs at a scorching 5.37 run rate in Monday’s second session.
This historic Test marks the first time India have celebrated five centuries in a single match, setting the stage for an epic showdown!
KL Rahul carved out a masterful century with a gritty
202-ball marathon, while Rishabh Pant unleashed a dazzling dual display of patient grit and swashbuckling brilliance in his explosive innings during the India vs England 1st Test.
Together, the dynamic duo steered India to a commanding 153/3 by lunch on Day 4, building a formidable 159-run lead for the visitors, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown!
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