Day 4 in Headingley had his phases of control, counterattack and possible chaos – all of the same extent. While Kl Rahul and Rishabh Pant sewed together a fine partnership that maintained England at bay for most of the day, Indian known weaknesses with the bats late in the shifts returned to return things. With the aim of the fourth shift 371, England has a mountain on the climb-but the game is not far from the end.
In the morning, the early blow began to avoid India. SHUBMAN GILL, Indian hero of the first shift with 147, could not extend his good run. His second shift lasted only 16 supplies and provided only 8 runs before Brydon Cars found the edge on the first day. Soft release and early elevator for England.
ENG vs Indian, 1. Test day 4: The most important
Calm and Chaos: The perfect mix of Rahul-Pant
Kl Rahul and Rishabh Pant, Klich and Calculated, drove India back to the course. Their 195-run stand was the highlight of the day-one built on patience, clean campaign and good reading conditions. Especially Rahul looked under complete control. After falling to 42 in the first shifts, he made sure he earned cash with composed 137, his third century in England – – – make it an Indian opener with the most hundreds on English soilHe overcame legends like Sunil Gavascar and Rahul Dravid.
In the way Rahul went after his shifts, there was a quiet authority. He played late, he treated the uneven reflection cleverly and chose his moments to go behind the pitch – especially Ben Stokes, whose backfill and movement through the air made him the greatest threat. Rahul left well, defended himself better and waited for the odd ball to pass in his zone and break through the gaps.
On the other hand, Rishabh Pant looked as if he had just continued from where he ended up in the first shifts. After his explosive 134, the vice-president of the second Sto-130-Míč 118- make only a second goal in the test history score of two centuries in the match. The balance in its launching excelled. He mixed his usual taste with a sense of responsibility, especially when India tried to stretch a lead for 350.
Indian tail suffering keep England in hunting
However, as it was a trend in this test, India could not earn on a strong foundation.
Pant was released by Shaaib Bashir and shifts quickly from 333 for 5 to 364 everything quickly. Karun Nair, who came with the possibility to build on the platform, could not be entertained again. Its 20 of the 48 balls had no intention, but lacked the impact. For someone who tries to re-mark their test career, it was another missed opportunity-especially when India needed just another partnership to get to this 400-running brand outside.
Josh, the language, which was excellent in the first shifts with 4/86, returned to lead the cleaning act again and end up with 3 for 72. His late explosion ensured that the Indian lower order, as in the first shifts, could not provide a pillow to give the match from England.
Despite the strong showing show from the highest order, India could not stretch its advantage if they liked it. England was set 371 to win – a steep task on the pitch showing signs of variable reflection and slow turnover, but the one that keeps the competition equally alive.
When England came to the bat for late 4th day, all eyes – surprisingly – were on Jasprit Bumhrah. The Spearhead pace looked full of his first ball, eager to extract premature movement and land the opening blow. The energy was there, the lines were sharp, and India explained its early intention.
But England closed the day 4. Day to 21 without loss, with Zak Crawley and the first shift of Centurion Ben Duckett still on the fold and 350 runs more to chase.
This means that the 5th day will be a real character test – for both teams.
India must now make sure that errors from an earlier match – especially their failed – crawled back in. Their Taillendars could not build on the hard work of the highest order and let the chance to slip in the field could open the door for England. Because if there is one place where England knows how to chase unlikely – it’s a headingley. Just ask Ben Stokes and Jack Leache.
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Published:
Debodinna Chakracorty
Published on:
June 23, 2025
