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Match Ended
Edgbaston, Birmingham
, Jul 01, 2022
% Chance to Win
ENG
IND
DRAW
Inn Break
Right then, this long Test series is over. England delivered a win after nine months and their 'Bazball' era is off to a ruthless start. Now, these two teams collide in the shorter formats of the game as India are scheduled to play 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs on this tour. The first T20I is on Thursday, 7th July 2022, at 10.30 pm IST (5 pm GMT). Do join us in advance for the build-up. Until then, it's goodbye and cheers!
Ben Stokes, the captain of England, starts by saying that when the lads play like this, it makes his job easier. Talks about the clarity of mind that they have in the dressing room which makes chasing totals like these easier. Adds that chasing 378 five-six weeks ago would have been scary but now it's good. Mentions Root and Bairstow will get applauded for what they did but also adds the names of the two openers who pulled the momentum back in their favour. Regarding the bowling effort in the second innings, Stokes says that it was really good and it was all about picking wickets. States that they are trying to rewrite how Test cricket is played in England and this is something they want to take forward. He wants to give new life to Test cricket and the support he has received is incredible. Feels that they are bringing a new set of fans to the game and looking forward to leaving a mark in Test cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah, the stand-in captain of India, is also India's Player of the Series for taking 23 wickets. Starts by saying that he is not an all-rounder yet but he wants to contribute with the bat. Tells that this is the beauty of Test cricket, even if you have three good days. Admits that on Day 4 they fell short with the bat and they let the opposition in. Mentions that ifs and buts will always be there but this is how the game of cricket goes. He praises England for playing well and admits that they played better than them in the second innings. Feels that both teams played good cricket and at the end of the day, a lot of good cricket was on show. On Rishabh Pant, Bumrah replies that Pant takes his chances and his stand with Jadeja brought them back. On Rahul Dravid, Bumrah shares that he is always there to guide them. Regarding their bowling plans after Tea on Day 4, Bumrah shares that they focused on their strength and looked to bowl a lot straighter. States that the energy goes up as soon as you pick wickets. On leading the team, Jasprit replies that it was a good challenge and he always likes responsibilities, and a lot of learning came his way.
Joe Root has been picked for England's Player of the Series award for scoring 737 runs at an astonishing average of 105.28. Says that he loves batting and the environment in the camp has been outstanding. Adds that there is belief and clarity now and it has been working. Professes his love for the team and says that he is happy that his mate Ben Stokes is doing so well. Feels that they need to be working every day and keep doing what they do. He gives Jonny Bairstow as an example and says he loves the game and they all just need to keep it simple and make the game fun for themselves. Mentions that they were riding the wave of confidence after winning the series against New Zealand, and they converted it here. Mentions about the opening partnership and says that it helped them set up the chase, and with the kind of confidence they have, they were able to achieve the target and win the game.
Jonny Bairstow is chosen for the Player of the Match award! Smiles and says that the last month has been fantastic for him and the rest of the team. Regarding his current form, Jonny replies that he is taking all the simple things and doing the basics right. Credits the players, coaches and even the crowd back home for being outstanding. Adds that they have not been afraid of failing and want to put the pressure back on the opponent. Mentions that the positive brand of cricket is exciting to play and watch for the viewers. Chuckles and says that the chase was all under control and mentions that India have got some world-class bowlers. Admits that when they get on top of you, it gets intimidating. States it's all about concentration. Also says that there was a period when it started reversing as well and they dealt with it carefully. Shares that he has grown up playing with Root and it's an absolute pleasure to have a partnership with him.
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Consider that you are chasing a hefty target, and two of your weaker links in batting click and take out 100 odd runs from the target. That's a massive bonus. Alex Lees and Zak Crawley struck form at the right time. They went bonkers at the start, and their sudden attack stole the momentum away from India. The tourists responded by picking three wickets quickly to gain some control back, but then Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow joined forces to blunt the Indian bowling attack. Dropping Jonny when he was on 14 could be considered a massive moment in this Test match, and wondering how Hanuma Vihari will feel about that dropped catch.
The story of the second segment wasn't as dominating for India as the first one. Their batting was decent to swell the lead to 377, but they could have added more had they not suffered a collapse. The English bowlers got their act together, and their comeback started in this Test match. That said, to chase down a target of 378 was always going to be challenging against an Indian bowling group boasting of some great fast bowlers.
To be honest, this match, after the morning session on Day1, was thoroughly dominated by India. Their batting recovery was led by Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja's double-century alliance, and then Bumrah's record-breaking cameo put India on top. After that, Bumrah, the bowler, did the early damage to corner the home team. It was once again Jonny Bairstow's blitz with the bat that was the saving grace, but still, England conceded a hefty 132-run lead.
A Test match of the highest class culminates with England achieving a record chase and levelling the Test series 2-2. This game ebbed and flowed, and that's how we love it. The pendulum started to swing in favour of the home team on Day 4, and here they are registering their highest ever chase in Test cricket. This is also the highest chase by any team against India in Test cricket, bettering Australia's 339 at Perth in 1977.
No drama this morning as England scaled down the remaining 119 runs with ease. India didn't bowl with any control and leaked runs at a quick rate. Joe Root stroked a lovely century, and Jonny Bairstow was not behind as he extended his newly-found purple patch. Their unbeaten stand of 269 runs drove England to a commanding win.
End Of The Over 76.4 : 378/3
6 Runs
- 176.1
- 476.2
- 076.3
- 176.4
J. Root
142 (173)
J. Bairstow
114 (145)
R. Jadeja
18.4-3-62-0
76.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
ENGLAND WIN BY 7 WICKETS! Flighted again, full and around leg, Root goes down and reverse-sweeps it towards point and crosses for the winning run. Jonny Bairstow is pumped up and the English balcony is all smiles.
76.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Loopy and around leg, Joe defends it down safely.
76.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
FOUR! Scores level now! Tossed up, around leg and landing on the rough, Joe Root kneels down and reverse-sweeps it delightedly through point.
76.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Flighted and full, around leg, Jonny steps back and drives it through point for one.
End Of The Over 76 : 372/3
14 Runs
- 175.1
- 475.2
- 475.3
- 475.4
- 075.5
- 175.6
J. Bairstow
113 (144)
J. Root
137 (170)
M. Siraj
15-0-98-0
75.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Around leg, it's tickled down to fine leg for a single.
75.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
A well-directed bouncer, Bairstow moves away at the last second.
75.4
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Bairstow is going bonkers now! Siraj cuts his length down, bowls it short and around off, Jonny Bairstow rides the bounce and pulls it powerfully in front of square on the leg side for a boundary.
75.3
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! That's hammered! Fuller and around off, Jonny Bairstow gets behind the line and drills it past the bowler for a boundary down the ground.
75.2
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Bang! Shortish and around off, Bairstow camps back and whacks it through point for a boundary.
75.1
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Back of a length, around leg, Root goes back and tucks it behind square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 75 : 358/3
2 Runs
- 074.1
- 074.2
- 074.3
- 174.4
- 174.5
- 074.6
J. Bairstow
100 (139)
J. Root
136 (169)
R. Jadeja
18-3-56-0
74.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
The batter has just blocked that from his crease.
74.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Gets down and reverse-sweeps it behind point for a single.
74.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
That is 100 for Jonny Bairstow!! What a player he is and what a game it has been for him! Two centuries in one match and his sixth this year! Full once again on leg, Jonny Bairstow gently nudges it towards square leg for a tight single. There's a direct hit at the striker's end, it's referred too but Joe is found to be safe.
74.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
On off, blocked out watchfully.
74.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full and quicker onto the pads, Jonny Bairstow does well to put his bat down and defend.
74.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
This one is around leg, moving down. Bairstow does not offer any shot.
End Of The Over 74 : 356/3
10 Runs
- 173.1
- 173.2
- 273.3
- 473.4
- 273.5
- 073.6
J. Root
135 (168)
J. Bairstow
99 (134)
S. Thakur
11-0-65-0
73.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full and outside off, Joe Root strides across and defends it towards cover! The excitement is in the air as Jonny Bairstow will take strike in the next over.
73.5
2
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full and angling into the pads, Joe Root flicks this towards backward square for a couple of runs.
73.4
4
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
FOUR! Joe Root is getting there in a hurry! And the crowd says Roooo to cheer for Joe Root! There is width outside off, Root latches onto the room and smacks it past the cover-point fielder for a boundary.
73.3
2
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Shardul Thakur bangs this in short and it sits up nicely for Joe Root to pull this wide of the deep square leg fence for a brace. Good effort from Mohammed Siraj in the deep. 350 up!
73.2
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Jonny Bairstow is no hurry here! On a good length and outside off, Jonny eases it through point for a run.
73.1
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Shardul Thakur delivers on a good length outside off, Joe Root works it to third man for a single. Brings Jonny Bairstow on strike.
End Of The Over 73 : 346/3
0 Runs
- 072.1
- 072.2
- 072.3
- 072.4
- 072.5
- 072.6
J. Bairstow
98 (133)
J. Root
126 (163)
R. Jadeja
17-3-54-0
72.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Flatter and on off. Jonny Bairstow fends it back to the bowler.
72.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Darted on the pads, Jonny Bairstow tucks it to the leg side.
72.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Closer to the stumps and some sharp turn, Jonny Bairstow just about manages to defend it to the off side.
72.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full outside leg and turning, Jonny Bairstow defends it back to the bowler.
72.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full and on off, Bairstow lunges to defend it out.
72.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
On middle and leg, padded away by Bairstow.
End Of The Over 72 : 346/3
14 Runs
- 071.1
- 471.2
- 071.3
- 671.4
- 171.5
- 2 NB 71.6
- 1 WD 71.6
- 071.6
J. Root
126 (163)
J. Bairstow
98 (127)
S. Thakur
10-0-55-0
71.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Length, on the pads, Root flicks it to short mid-wicket.
71.6
wd
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
WIDE! Short again, outside off. Root leaves it alone and the practices for the ramp shot. Wided.
71.6
nb
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
NO BALL! Short ball, on off. Jonny Bairstow pulls it through backward square leg for one. He moves to 98. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.
71.5
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full length, sprayed down leg. Joe Root flicks it to fine leg and scampers through for a single.
The ball has lost its shape YET AGAIN. The two umpires get together and then decide to get a replacement. 36 needed more.
71.4
6
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
SIX! Exquisite! Full length, outside off. Joe Root shuffles across and reverse-scoops it down to third man for a maximum. He played a similar shot against Tim Southee in the last Test series. Displaying his full range.
71.3
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Length, on middle, Root nudges it to the leg side.
71.2
4
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
FOUR! Joe Root wants to end things quickly here. It is on a length outside off, Root dances down the track and slams it down the ground for an incredible boundary at long off.
71.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
A length ball, on off. Root defends it out watchfully.
End Of The Over 71 : 332/3
1 Runs
- 070.1
- 070.2
- 070.3
- 070.4
- 170.5
- 070.6
J. Bairstow
97 (126)
J. Root
115 (157)
R. Jadeja
16-2-54-0
70.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Similar line and full, Jonny Bairstow is content to put his pads to it.
70.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Finally connects one as he gets this reverse sweep towards backward point for a single. Full and this time closer to leg stump.
70.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Reverse sweep once again, Joe Root does not connect this as it is bowled outside leg and keeps its line.
70.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Delivers this on the rough outside the leg stump, turns sharply to beat Joe Root, and hits his pads.
70.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full and outside leg, Joe Root pads it away.
70.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Joe Root has pre-meditated and prepared himself for a reverse sweep. It's down the leg side and Joe misses.
Time for some spin. Ravindra Jadeja gets ready to bowl. 0 for 53 in his 15 overs so far. 'Way too late...' opines Ravi Shastri on air.
End Of The Over 70 : 331/3
6 Runs
- 169.1
- 069.2
- 069.3
- 069.4
- 169.5
- 469.6
J. Bairstow
97 (125)
J. Root
114 (152)
S. Thakur
9-0-41-0
69.6
4
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Jonny Bairstow is at his best here. He moves to 97. A short ball, on the body. Jonny Bairstow swivels on the back foot and pulls it through backward square leg with disdain for a superb boundary. The target is under 50 now.
69.5
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full length, on middle and leg. Root eases it to mid on for a quick single.
69.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
It is fuller now, angled down leg, Root stays back and clips it towards mid-wicket.
69.3
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
This time Thakur serves it on a length, around off. Joe Root gets behind and blocks it out solidly.
69.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Touch fuller, on off. Root pushes it to covers.
69.1
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
It is full and on the pads. Jonny Bairstow stays back and clips it through square leg for a single. The Indian players are looking flat at the moment.
Drinks break. It's been England all the way. Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have avoided any hiccups and look in firm control. In the first hour, in which 12 overs were served by India, the hosts amassed 66 runs and are just 53 runs away from levelling this series. It seems only formalities are left and the coming hour could be the last of this Test series.
End Of The Over 69 : 325/3
4 Runs
- 068.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 468.4
- 068.5
- 068.6
J. Root
113 (148)
J. Bairstow
92 (123)
M. Siraj
14-0-84-0
68.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Edgy. Length delivery bowled outside off, Joe Root goes back and tries to play this but manages an outside edge towards the first slip fielder. It goes on one bounce to him.
68.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Fuller into the pads, staying a bit low, Joe Root flicks this towards mid-wicket.
68.4
4
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
FOUR! Top edge for a boundary! Nothing can go wrong for England this morning! Mohammed Siraj bangs it in short and angles it into the batter. Joe Root goes for a pull but skies it towards fine leg. Hanuma Vihari is far from it but still dives to his right in an attempt to catch it but it falls safely and goes for a boundary!
68.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Goes fraction fuller outside off, Joe Root tries to work this to the off side, but mistimes it towards covers.
68.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Similar length slightly outside off, Joe Root gets across and plays this towards cover-point.
68.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Mohammed Siraj serves a good-length delivery on off. Joe Root gets behind this and defends it towards covers.
End Of The Over 68 : 321/3
2 Runs
- 067.1
- 067.2
- 1 WD 67.3
- 167.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 067.6
J. Bairstow
92 (123)
J. Root
109 (142)
S. Thakur
8-0-35-0
67.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Another delivery on a length, moving back in a hit, Jonny Bairstow defends it solidly from the crease towards mid on.
67.5
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Angling it in, on a length around middle, Jonny Bairstow brings down a straight bat as he blocks it to mid on.
67.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Thakur serves a bouncer around off, an easy duck for Jonny Bairstow.
67.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Back of a length, around off, Root rocks back and glides it down to third man for a run.
67.3
wd
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Wide called for height! A bumper from Thakur but it's way too high outside off. Root leaves and Pant jumps to collect.
67.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Around off on a length, Root covers the line and defends it to the leg side.
67.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Starts his spell by bringing in a length ball from around off, Root defends it close to his body.
Change. Shardul Thakur comes into the attack now.
End Of The Over 67 : 319/3
9 Runs
- 466.1
- 066.2
- 466.3
- 166.4
- 066.5
- 066.6
J. Bairstow
92 (120)
J. Root
108 (139)
M. Siraj
13-0-80-0
66.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Siraj serves it full again, around off, Jonny Bairstow drives but finds the cover fielder. Again 9 from the over, 59 needed more.
66.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller and around off, Jonny drives it back to the bowler. He stays on 92.
66.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Taps a length ball down to backward point for a single.
66.3
4
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
FOUR! Root is in a hurry now. Fuller in length and outside off, Joe strides forward and creams his drive through covers for a boundary.
66.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Almost drags it on. Siraj delivers it on a length and close to off, Root tries to defend but it takes the bottom edge and bounces beside the stumps. Root is ready to push it away but the ball itself stays away from the stumps.
66.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
FOUR! CENTURY FOR ROOT! He raises his arms and the crowd goes, as always - Rooooooooo!!! This is the fifth hundred this year for Joe Root. Width there outside off, short in length, Root chops it down in front of second slip and the ball bounces over the leaping fielder. It races away to the fence. A fantastic knock by the ex-skipper and he makes batting look so pleasing.
End Of The Over 66 : 310/3
9 Runs
- 065.1
- 465.2
- 465.3
- 165.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
J. Bairstow
92 (118)
J. Root
99 (135)
J. Bumrah
17-1-74-2
65.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Digs it in short, around off, Bairstow stands back and fends it down on the leg side. 9 from the over, 68 needed more.
65.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Back of a length outside off, Jonny Bairstow shoulders arms.
65.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Shortish and outside off, Root gets back and eases it down to third man for a run. Moves to 99!
65.3
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
FOUR! India are bowling on both sides of the wicket. Too full in length, around middle, Joe Root leans across and clips it exceedingly well through mid-wicket. The 200-run stand comes up.
65.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Root moves into the 90s much to the delight of the crowd. Fraction short in length and outside off, Joe Root hangs on the back foot and cleverly guides it down to third man fence.
65.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Serves it full and around off, Root shows the full face of his bat and pushes it past the bowler to mid off.
End Of The Over 65 : 301/3
3 Runs
- 064.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 264.4
- 064.5
- 164.6
J. Root
90 (131)
J. Bairstow
92 (116)
M. Siraj
12-0-71-0
64.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Back of a length and outside off, this time Root plays it away from Shubman Gill and sends it down to third man for an easy run. 77 needed more.
64.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
A little bit of width around off, Root rocks back to play late as he attempts to guide it to third man. He finds Shubman Gill at wide second slip.
64.4
2
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Lovely. Fuller in length and outside off, Joe Root unveils a superb square drive and picks up a couple of runs. 300 comes up!
64.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Very full in length and close to off, Root squeezes it out towards the fielder at cover-point.
64.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Lands it on a length and outside off, Root allows it through. This one hardly carries to Pant.
It looks like the ball is about to get changed yet again. It gets stuck inside one of the hoops and the reserve umpire walks out with a box of balls.
64.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Siraj begins with a full ball outside off, inviting the drive, Root doesn't offer any shot.
Mohammed Siraj (11-0-68-0) is back into the attack.
End Of The Over 64 : 298/3
0 Runs
- 063.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 063.6
J. Bairstow
92 (116)
J. Root
87 (125)
J. Bumrah
16-1-65-2
63.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Puts it on a length and around off, Jonny Bairstow defends it to the off side. A rare maiden from India, only their fifth in 64 overs.
63.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Shout for an lbw! Nothing from the umpire. A touch short in length, around off and jagging back in, Bairstow fails to defend and is hit on the right thigh. Too high!
63.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller and on off, Jonny gets forward and defends it towards mid on from the inner portion of the bat.
63.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Beats the bat! No luck for India again. Bumrah dishes out a length ball close to off, Bairstow pushes inside the line but is beaten by the late away movement.
63.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Around middle, on a length, Jonny works it straight to the mid-wicket fielder this time.
63.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Slight miscommunication but no harm is done. Fuller in length, around off, Jonny clips it to the right of mid-wicket and steps out for a run. Root responds but is sent back.
End Of The Over 63 : 298/3
10 Runs
- 4 B 62.1
- 062.2
- 062.3
- 162.4
- 162.5
- 462.6
J. Root
87 (125)
J. Bairstow
92 (110)
M. Shami
15-2-64-0
62.6
4
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
FOUR! This is nailed! Shami pitches it up and outside off, Root leans into the drive and thumps it through the gap at covers. Both these batters are going strong and would love to score centuries in a winning cause. 80 needed more.
62.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
A length ball on middle and leg, Jonny works it to mid-wicket and rotates the strike.
62.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Fullish and around middle, shaping in, Root plays well as he flicks it through square leg for a single.
62.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Superb stop by Vihari! Width there outside off, Root attacks it and slaps it through the line but Hanuma Vihari comes up with a cracking stop at point.
62.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Angles in a length ball around off, Root defends it from the back foot.
62.1
b
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
FOUR BYES! India continue to leak runs. Shami fails to control his line again. It's an inswinger which starts from around leg. Root has nothing to do with it and Pant can't stop it even with a dive.
End Of The Over 62 : 288/3
6 Runs
- 461.1
- 061.2
- 061.3
- 061.4
- 261.5
- 061.6
J. Bairstow
91 (109)
J. Root
82 (120)
J. Bumrah
15-0-65-2
61.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller in length around off, it's fired in, Jonny Bairstow covers the line and defends it towards short mid-wicket.
61.5
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Moves into the 90s. Back of a length around off, Jonny Bairstow sticks on the back foot and opens the face of his bat. He guides it through cover-point and collects a couple of runs.
61.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Beaten on this occasion! It's a zippy delivery, short in length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes nowhere with his footwork as he flays at it away from his body. Gets beaten on the outside edge.
61.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Targets the off stump with a length ball, Jonny Bairstow defends it from the crease.
61.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Bumper around leg, Jonny Bairstow sways away from the line of the delivery.
61.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! 92 needed more. Fuller in length, around middle and leg, Jonny Bairstow picks it off his pads and drills it past mid on for a superb boundary.
End Of The Over 61 : 282/3
5 Runs
- 060.1
- 060.2
- 060.3
- 4 B 60.4
- 160.5
- 060.6
J. Root
82 (120)
J. Bairstow
85 (103)
M. Shami
14-2-58-0
60.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Full in length and outside off, Root gets across the stumps and drives but finds the fielder at cover-point.
60.5
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
On a length and outside off, Jonny dabs it down to third man and crosses.
60.4
b
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR BYES! Bonus runs and now England need below 100 runs to win this Test match. Shami loses his radar and sprays a length ball way down the leg side. No chance for Pant and it scoots away to the fine leg fence.
60.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Bowls it on a length and outside off, moving away late, Bairstow makes a watchful leave.
60.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Nearly drags it on! India need some luck. Full and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow tries to drive but gets an inside edge and it strikes him on the pads.
60.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
In the channel outside off, it's on a driving length, Jonny Bairstow withdraws his bat as he makes a leave.
End Of The Over 60 : 277/3
6 Runs
- 159.1
- 059.2
- 159.3
- 459.4
- 059.5
- 059.6
J. Root
82 (119)
J. Bairstow
84 (98)
J. Bumrah
14-0-59-2
59.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Slightly short in length around off, hurrying into the batter, Root defends it from the inside portion of his bat.
59.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Angles it in, on a length, Root shows the full face of the bat in defense.
59.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
FOUR! Not convincing but England have the luck on their side. Fraction short in length and outside off, Root stands back to force it through the line but it takes the bottom edge and races past the left side of Pant for a boundary at fine leg.
59.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Too straight from Bumrah, a shade full and Bairstow eases it through backward square leg for a single.
59.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Back of a length, around off, Jonny stays back and taps it down to backward point. The second slip fielder quickly gets to it. No run is taken.
59.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Wrong start from Bumrah. He begins with a good-length delivery on the pads, Root helps it to deep square leg and picks up a run.
Change. Jasprit Bumrah (13-0-53-2) gets himself back into the attack. He replaces Mohammed Siraj.
End Of The Over 59 : 271/3
8 Runs
- 058.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 458.4
- 458.5
- 058.6
J. Bairstow
83 (96)
J. Root
77 (115)
M. Shami
13-2-57-0
58.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Beauty! Shami darts it in, on a fuller length around off, Jonny Bairstow drops a straight bat in defense but it moves away late to beat the outside edge. A terrific ball to complete an expensive over.
58.5
4
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Well played! A touch short in length and close to off, Jonny Bairstow delays his shot a touch and steers it through the gap between backward point and gully. England are racing away!
58.4
4
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Smashed! The changed ball travels to the fence. Poor delivery, on a length and wide outside off, Jonny Bairstow latches onto it and slaps it through point for a cracking boundary. 111 needed more!
The 8-ball gauge is out. Umpire Aleem Dar tries to sneak the ball through but it's stuck. So, he has decided to change the ball. Will this change the fortunes of India?
58.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Mishit! Shami lands it on a length, around off and shaping back into the batter, Jonny Bairstow tries to punch but it takes the bottom half of his blade and bounces in front of the bowler.
58.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller in length and it's fed around off, Jonny Bairstow covers the line and gently defends it to the off side.
58.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Shami begins with a gentle outswinger. Delivers it on a length and outside off, Jonny Bairstow allows it through to the keeper.
Mohammad Shami (12-2-49-0) to steam in from the other end.
End Of The Over 58 : 263/3
4 Runs
- 057.1
- 057.2
- 157.3
- 257.4
- 057.5
- 157.6
J. Bairstow
75 (90)
J. Root
77 (115)
M. Siraj
11-0-68-0
57.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Easy run, that will annoy India. On a length and around off, Bairstow taps it down to point and crosses for a run.
57.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Drifting down the leg side, on a good length, Jonny Bairstow tries to whip it across the line but misses. It goes off his pads to Rishabh Pant who collects it well.
57.4
2
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Misfield! India cannot afford that. A length ball around off, Bairstow strokes it towards cover-point where Pujara fumbles and they cross for a couple of runs.
57.3
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
England are away on Day 5. Angling into the batter, on a good length, Root tucks it to deep square leg and crosses for a run.
57.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Shout for an lbw! Shortish and around off, jagging back in sharply and beating the bat of Root. He is struck on the pads, they appeal and then Bumrah signals that it's too high. Good start from India.
57.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Siraj starts with an effort ball. It's short and outside off, shooting off the surface, Root sways away and it nicely carries to Pant.
The morning session on the final day is set to begin. The Indian players make their way out on the field, followed by Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root who walk out with their swords. The weather is overcast, hopefully, the rain stays away. It will be Mohammed Siraj to start with the ball. Here we go...
The early morning conditions in England always offer something to the pace bowlers. The likes of Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah will be banking on that to produce the goods. The old 'soft' ball has not helped their cause as runs came at a brisk rate last evening. This is something India will like to avoid. The Indian body language will be crucial as well as their shoulders started to drop when Jonny and Joe put them to the sword. It's not all over for them and a bright start will push this Test towards a thrilling finish.
Welcome back, folks! We have at last arrived on the last day of this long Test series and it's still tightly poised. Although England have their noses ahead, they still have 119 runs to get and against this Indian bowling attack, nicely rested now, it is not going to be straightforward. The Indian fans will be wishing for an English collapse this morning whereas the home crowd will hope that the pair of Jonny Bairstow and Joe Root make light work of the remainder of the work. Needless to say, the first 30 minutes will show us which way this Test match will head. Stay tuned for more...
... DAY 5 ...
Still, a lot to play for though but for now, it is England who are on top. Do join us for what promises to be an exciting 5th Day. The action begins at 3 pm IST (9.30 am GMT) but as always, you can join us in advance for the build-up. Cheers!
India, like New Zealand, failed to grab their opportunities. They had the chance of batting England out of the game but the shot selection by their batters could be questioned. Their bowlers, later on, found the going tough on a wicket that did not provide a lot of assistance. Bumrah was the pick but the rest failed to give any support. The first thing the visitors need to do is to break this stand and hope that opens the floodgates.
England's approach was brilliant yet again! The openers scored at a very brisk rate and put up 100 in no time. England then lost three in quick time but Root and Bairstow have continued their excellent form and have forged another outstanding stand which could well be a match-winning one. The day has well and truly belonged to them! First, their bowlers did brilliantly to not let India bat them out of the game, and then it was their batting that arrived to the fore.
Yet another terrific show by England in the 4th innings of a game and they have put themselves into a real position to actually win it. They scored 152 runs in the last session in just 34 overs and now need just 119 runs to win!
End Of The Over 57 : 259/3
2 Runs
- 156.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 056.4
- 156.5
- 056.6
J. Bairstow
72 (87)
J. Root
76 (112)
J. Bumrah
13-0-53-2
56.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Shorter one, outside off. Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone. That will be Stumps on Day 4!
56.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Pulls his length back and serves a shorter one, around middle. Joe Root pulls it towards deep square for a single. That brings up the 150-run stand between these two. What a terrific partnership this has been!
56.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Good-length delivery, tailing back in, around middle and leg. Joe Root flicks and finds the fielder at mid-wicket.
56.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Touch fuller, around the off pole. Joe Root defends it solidly off the front foot.
56.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Outside off this time, on a length. Joe Root taps it towards point.
56.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
A length ball, angling in, on the pads. Jonny Bairstow tucks it towards square leg for a run.
End Of The Over 56 : 257/3
3 Runs
- 155.1
- 055.2
- 055.3
- 155.4
- 055.5
- 155.6
J. Bairstow
71 (85)
J. Root
75 (108)
M. Shami
12-2-49-0
55.6
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Another fuller one, around middle. Jonny Bairstow drives it towards mid on and takes a quick single.
55.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller one, tailing back in, at 144 clicks, around off. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards the fielder at cover.
55.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Back of a length, around middle and leg. Joe Root pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
55.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Shaping away, on a length, outside off. Joe Root is happy to let that go.
55.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Another shorter one, down the leg side. Joe Root leaves it alone.
55.1
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Shorter ball, around middle and off. Jonny Bairstow pulls and finds the fielder at deep square leg. Only a run!
End Of The Over 55 : 254/3
8 Runs
- 054.1
- 154.2
- 054.3
- 454.4
- 354.5
- 054.6
J. Root
74 (105)
J. Bairstow
69 (82)
J. Bumrah
12-0-51-2
54.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Better from Bumrah! Angling in, on a length, around middle Joe Root blocks it out.
54.5
3
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
A low full, on middle. Jonny Bairstow presents the full face of the bat and drives it straight down the ground. Three taken!
54.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Streaky boundary! Fullish ball, outside off. Jonny Bairstow presses forward and tries to drive this but the ball goes off the outside edge towards third man for a boundary.
54.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Good-length delivery, outside off. Jonny Bairstow blocks it out.
54.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
A low full toss, on the pads. Joe Root clips it behind square on the leg side. Only a run!
54.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Pitched up, on the pads. Joe Root flicks it but straight to the fielder at mid-wicket.
End Of The Over 54 : 246/3
10 Runs
- 053.1
- 153.2
- 653.3
- 1 WD 53.4
- 153.4
- 053.5
- 153.6
J. Root
73 (102)
J. Bairstow
62 (79)
M. Siraj
10-0-64-0
53.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Shorter one, around middle and leg. Joe Root works it away towards square leg and takes a single. He retains the strike!
53.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Back of a length, outside off. Joe Root gets on top of the bounce and dabs it to point.
53.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Tighter line this time, around the off pole. Jonny Bairstow dabs it towards cover and takes a quick single.
53.4
wd
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Wide! Mohammed Siraj hits the deck hard again, too short on this occasion, around middle. Jonny Bairstow leaves it alone. Wide called for height!
53.3
6
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
SIX! KABOOM! Third short ball on the trot, around middle. Jonny Bairstow pulls this high over deep square leg for a biggie.
53.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Yet another shorter ball, outside off. Joe Root swivels and pulls it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.
53.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
A shorter ball from 'round the wicket, around middle. Joe Root sways away from that one.
End Of The Over 53 : 236/3
8 Runs
- 152.1
- 152.2
- 052.3
- 252.4
- 452.5
- 052.6
J. Bairstow
55 (77)
J. Root
71 (98)
M. Shami
11-2-46-0
52.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
On a length now, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow dabs it towards mid on with soft hands.
52.5
4
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Nicely done! Runs are flowing for England at the moment! Short and wide of off. Jonny Bairstow slashes this past backward point for a boundary.
52.4
2
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller, angling in, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow clips it towards deep square leg and for a couple of runs! Yet another fifty for Jonny Bairstow! He just cannot stop scoring runs! It's been yet another classy knock from him, but he will know his job is half done here!
52.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Pulls his length back on this occasion, around off. Jonny Bairstow blocks it out off the back foot.
52.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
On a length, outside off. Joe Root lunges forward and taps it towards point. Another single taken!
52.1
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Angling in, on a length, around middle and leg. Jonny Bairstow works it away towards square leg for another run.
End Of The Over 52 : 228/3
6 Runs
- 151.1
- 051.2
- 151.3
- 451.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
J. Root
70 (97)
J. Bairstow
48 (72)
J. Bumrah
11-0-43-2
51.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Good-length delivery, around the off pole. Joe Root drives it towards mid off. England need 150 runs more!
51.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Shorter this time, outside off. Joe Root gets on his toes and dabs it towards point.
51.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
FOUR! Oh, shot! That had class written all over it! Overpitched this time, outside off. Joe Root leans and creams his drive through cover for a boundary.
51.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Tad shorter, around middle. Jonny Bairstow pulls it towards deep square leg for a single.
51.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Fuller one, outside off. Jonny Bairstow drives and finds the fielder at cover. No run there!
51.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Pitches it up, this one nips in, around middle and leg. Joe Root flicks it towards deep square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 51 : 222/3
5 Runs
- 150.1
- 450.2
- 050.3
- 050.4
- 050.5
- 050.6
J. Bairstow
47 (70)
J. Root
65 (93)
M. Shami
10-2-38-0
50.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
On a length, around middle. Jonny Bairstow blocks it out.
50.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Beaten this time! Outside off, this one shapes away a tad, a length ball. Jonny Bairstow stays in his crease and tries to have a poke at it but he gets beaten on the outside edge.
50.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
This one angles in, touch fuller, around middle, at around 143 clicks. Jonny Bairstow blocks it towards point.
50.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Good-length delivery, around off. Jonny Bairstow pushes it towards cover.
50.2
4
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! These are easy runs for England! On a length, width on offer now. Jonny Bairstow hangs back and cuts it through point for a boundary.
50.1
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
A fuller one, angling in around middle and leg. Joe Root flicks it towards deep square leg for another run.
End Of The Over 50 : 217/3
3 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 249.5
- 149.6
J. Root
64 (92)
J. Bairstow
43 (65)
J. Bumrah
10-0-37-2
49.6
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Length again and outside off, Root yet again opens the face of the bat and guides it down towards backward point for one.
49.5
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Two more! That was no more than a push! On off, this is hit through covers. Two taken at ease.
49.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
BEATEN AGAIN! Length and on off, Root pushes at it away from the body. He is beaten again.
49.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
So close to the edge! Almost a similar way as to how he got out in the first innings. Short and outside off, Root looks to play the upper cut. Extra bounce and it goes over the edge and to the keeper.
49.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Back of a length and on off, defended.
49.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Good length and on off, Root guides it towards backward point where the fielder makes a diving stop.
End Of The Over 49 : 214/3
3 Runs
- 048.1
- 148.2
- 148.3
- 048.4
- 148.5
- 048.6
J. Bairstow
43 (65)
J. Root
61 (86)
R. Jadeja
15-2-53-0
48.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Fires it on middle, kept out nicely.
48.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
All too easy at the moment for the English batters! On middle, this is worked through mid-wicket for one.
48.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Angled into the pads, this is worked to short fine leg. Looking at ease are the two batters right now.
48.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Yet another single as this is pushed down to long off.
48.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On off, this is pushed towards cover for one.
48.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Fuller and on middle, defended.
End Of The Over 48 : 211/3
5 Runs
- 047.1
- 047.2
- 147.3
- 247.4
- 147.5
- 147.6
J. Root
59 (82)
J. Bairstow
42 (63)
S. Thakur
7-0-33-0
47.6
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Shorter delivery outside off, Joe Root cuts this towards wide third man for a single.
47.5
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Short again on off, Bairstow gets on top and punches it to deep backward point for a run.
47.4
2
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Half Chance. Thakur bowls it full again down the leg, Bairstow tries to flick it but it clips his gloves and goes towards the left of Rishabh Pant. Pant puts in a dive but in vain.
47.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Fullish again and on middle and leg, Root shows the full phase of his bat and knocks it to mid on. They get across for a quick single.
47.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
On a length and on middle, Root blocks it to the leg side.
47.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full and on middle, angling in. Root moves across and flicks it straight to mid on.
End Of The Over 47 : 206/3
5 Runs
- 046.1
- 446.2
- 046.3
- 046.4
- 146.5
- 046.6
J. Bairstow
39 (61)
J. Root
57 (78)
R. Jadeja
14-2-50-0
46.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Tosses this up into leg stump, Jonny Bairstow plays this back to the bowler.
46.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Outside leg once again, swept hard but finds the square leg fielder. Gets a single in the process.
46.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Shorter in length on middle. Hits Joe Root on his thigh pad.
46.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full delivery on leg stump. Joe Root moves his foot away and plays it towards mid off.
46.2
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
FOUR! Full and outside off, Joe Root dispatches this through cover-point for a boundary!
46.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Pushed into leg stump. Defended with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 46 : 201/3
5 Runs
- 145.1
- 145.2
- 145.3
- 045.4
- 145.5
- 145.6
J. Root
52 (73)
J. Bairstow
39 (60)
S. Thakur
6-0-28-0
45.6
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Overpitched and angling into leg stump. Joe Root plays this towards mid-wicket for a single.
45.5
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Easy runs for England here as they are taking quick singles in the circle itself! That also brings up 200 for England and they have just lost 3 wickets! What an effort! Full and outside off. Jonny Bairstow gets a single towards covers.
45.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
On a good length and in line with the stumps. Defended down the pitch by Jonny Bairstow.
45.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Good-length delivery outside off, Joe Root taps this towards gully with soft hands and rushes across for a single.
45.2
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Shorter delivery outside off. Worked towards point for a single.
45.1
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
FIFTY! Joe Root gets to his half century. Back of a length from Thakur on off, Root taps it to the cover region and picks up a single. He raises his bat and celebrates his half century. This is a fighting innings by Joe Root. The two pillars of England are on the crease right now and both look in good touch. The Indian bowlers will be looking to get rid of Joe Root qucikly or else he can single handedly take this game away from India.
End Of The Over 45 : 196/3
2 Runs
- 044.1
- 144.2
- 1 LB 44.3
- 044.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
J. Bairstow
37 (57)
J. Root
49 (70)
R. Jadeja
13-2-45-0
44.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Action replay as Jonny Bairstow does not even bother moving his leg this time. Ravindra Jadeja continues bowling full outside leg.
44.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
This one is not even played as Jonny Bairstow is happy to put his pads to it. Full and outside leg once again.
44.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Outside leg stump and pulls his length back a bit. Jonny Bairstow taps this leg side.
44.3
lb
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Leg bye! Tossed up on the leg, Root takes the risk and goes for the reverse sweep but misses it and gets hit on pads. The ball goes towards short third man and they get a leg bye.
44.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
A bit short on the leg, Bairstow flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.
44.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Floated on the leg stump, Bairstow blocks it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 44 : 194/3
7 Runs
- 443.1
- 043.2
- 143.3
- 043.4
- 143.5
- 143.6
J. Bairstow
36 (52)
J. Root
49 (69)
M. Siraj
9-0-54-0
43.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Full and sliding onto the stumps, Bairstow knocks it to mid on for a single.
43.5
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Full and attacking the stumps, Joe Root is the straight as an arrow past the stumps but not with the best timing, Get across by the mid on fielder as they take a single.
43.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Good-length delivery around off, Root guides it to point.
43.3
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Full and on the middle, Bairstow drives it through mid-wicket for a run.
43.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
This one was mighty close! Angles it in from outside off on a good length. Jonny Bairstow gets an inside edge that hits the pads and just misses the stumps!
43.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Here goes Bairstow again. Siraj bowls this one short and outside off, Bairstow pulls this one hard over square leg for another boundary.
End Of The Over 43 : 187/3
6 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 142.3
- 042.4
- 442.5
- 142.6
J. Bairstow
30 (48)
J. Root
48 (67)
S. Thakur
5-0-23-0
42.6
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Full and on off, Bairstow taps it to mid off for a single.
42.5
4
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Another loosner from Shardul Thakur! Full and angling into the pads and Jonny Bairstow is in such supreme form that he is not going to miss out on this one. Plays this off his pads to deep backward square and beats the diving fielder.
42.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
On a length and on middle and leg, shaping away. Bairstow tries to flick it but misses and it goes past his gloves to the keeper.
42.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Full delivery on the leg, Root works it to fine leg for a single.
42.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Thakur goes short and outside off, Root offers no shot at it.
42.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
BIG APPEAL! Thakur bowls it full and outside off, Root tries to drive it but gets an big inside edge onto his pads. The Indian players appeal but the finger stays down.
End Of The Over 42 : 181/3
5 Runs
- 141.1
- 141.2
- 141.3
- 041.4
- 141.5
- 141.6
J. Root
47 (64)
J. Bairstow
25 (45)
M. Siraj
8-0-47-0
41.6
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Good length again and on off. Root pushes it with soft hands to point and gets a run.
41.5
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Fullish delivery on the off, Bairstow drives it to long off and picks up an easy single.
41.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
On a length and on middle, angling in. Bairstow knocks it to mid on.
41.3
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Bowls it short and on leg, Root watches it carefully and pulls it to fine leg for a single.
41.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Good-length delivery on off, shaping in, Bairstow pushes it to the vacant point region for a run. Hint of reverse swing there.
41.1
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
On a length and on off, angling in. Root taps it down to the off side and gets across for a quick single.
The game is delicately poised as the players decide to take DRINKS!
Root and Bairstow have played brilliantly after England lost those two wickets after the break! Still, a long way to go though and one believes this is the partnership that has to take them closer to the target. India on the other hand, needs a breakthrough. Also, they’ll be wanting to stem the run-flow. Can they do so? We will find out.
End Of The Over 41 : 176/3
2 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 140.3
- 140.4
- 040.5
- 040.6
J. Bairstow
23 (42)
J. Root
44 (61)
S. Thakur
4-0-17-0
40.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Shardul Thakur ends the over with a delivery on good length just outside off and shaping in. Jonny Bairstow is solid in defense.
40.5
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Good-length delivery angled into the batter. Jonny Bairstow works this leg side.
40.4
1
Shardul Thakur To Joe Root
Goes short and outside off this time, Root pulls it in the air towards deep sqaure leg. There are shouts of catch but the ball lands safely and they get a run.
40.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Pitched up a bit on off, Bairstow punches it to covers. There is a misfield and the batters gets a run.
40.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Thakur is targeting the stumps. Bowls it full on off, angling in. Bairstow blocks this one out.
40.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Jonny Bairstow
Shardul Thakur starts fraction fuller on an off stump line. Jonny Bairstow defends this back to him.
Shardul Thakur is going to have a go here.
End Of The Over 40 : 174/3
8 Runs
- 139.1
- 139.2
- 239.3
- 039.4
- 439.5
- 039.6
J. Root
43 (60)
J. Bairstow
22 (37)
M. Siraj
7-0-42-0
39.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Angling down leg side once again to end the over! Goes through to the keeper. Mohammed Siraj needs to sort out his line here.
39.5
4
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
FOUR! Poor from Siraj again. Bowls it full drifting onto the pads, Root uses his wrists and flicks it towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
39.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Full and angling it into the pads, Joe Root plays this casually towards mid-wicket.
39.3
2
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Goes full and down the leg side again, Root moves across and flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.
39.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Full again outside off, Bairstow leans on and pushes it to long off for a run.
39.1
1
Mohammed Siraj To Joe Root
Full and on the leg, angling in. Root works this towards square leg for a single.
End Of The Over 39 : 166/3
9 Runs
- 038.1
- 138.2
- 338.3
- 438.4
- 138.5
- 038.6
J. Bairstow
21 (36)
J. Root
36 (55)
R. Jadeja
12-2-44-0
38.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
On the stumps, this one skids through. Bairstow pushes it back to the bowler.
38.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On the pads, this is clipped through mid-wicket for one.
38.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
FOUR! England racing along now! On the pads, Roots plays the sweep well, gets on top of the bounce and hits it through backward square leg for a boundary.
38.3
3
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Three more. Shorter and outside off, Bairstow cuts it through point for three. Runs coming quickly for England.
38.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On off, this is pushed to cover for one.
38.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Down the leg side. Root looks to play the switch hit but misses.
End Of The Over 38 : 157/3
8 Runs
- 437.1
- 037.2
- 037.3
- 437.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
J. Bairstow
18 (34)
J. Root
30 (51)
M. Siraj
6-0-34-0
37.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
On a length and outside off, Bairstow pats it to the off side. He calls for the run and Root responds by taking a couple of steps. But Bairstow sends him back as he sees the ball going to the short cover fielder.
37.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Good comeback by Siraj. Bowls it full on the middle, angling in. Bairstow blocks it back to the bowler.
37.4
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Edged and in the gap! Or was it? Looks like Hanuma Vihari may have dropped this one! Back-of-a-length delivery outside off, Jonny Bairstow stays back and tries to play it off side, but gets a thick edge that flies towards the slip cordon. Hanuma Vihari is placed at the fourth slip and it goes straight between his palms and runs away for a boundary! This could prove to be very costly for India!
37.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Good-length delivery on the pads. Pats it down to the leg side.
37.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
Corrects his length and angles it in from off, Defended back to the bowler.
37.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! That is poor from Siraj to start off! Goes full and outside off, Jonny Bairstow blasts it towards cover to welcome Siraj with a boundary!
Mohammed Siraj has been brought into the attack.
End Of The Over 37 : 149/3
8 Runs
- 436.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 036.4
- 036.5
- 436.6
J. Root
30 (51)
J. Bairstow
10 (28)
R. Jadeja
11-2-35-0
36.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
FOUR! More off the top edge but another boundary in the fine leg region. On the pads, Root looks to play the paddle scoop again, there is extra bounce this time, it goes off the top edge very fine and to the fine leg fence.
36.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On the stumps, kept out.
36.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On the stumps, kept out.
36.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Flatter and on off, defended.
36.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On middle, this is worked to mid-wicket.
36.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
FOUR! Nicely played! Just used the pace of Jadeja. On the pads, the paddle scoop is out, it is played fine and to the fine leg fence.
End Of The Over 36 : 141/3
3 Runs
- 035.1
- 135.2
- 035.3
- 135.4
- 035.5
- 135.6
J. Root
22 (45)
J. Bairstow
10 (28)
M. Shami
9-2-33-0
35.6
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Mohammad Shami goes outside off line and there is no movement here. Joe Root works this through point for a single and retains strike.
35.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Full once again and outside off, Joe Root thumps this hard towards cover.
35.4
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Easily worked towards square leg for a single. Good-length delivery angled into the pads.
35.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Mohammad Shami is wide from the stumps and gets this to shape away from a good length. Jonny Bairstow goes for the slash and misses.
35.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Goes slightly shorter and that will not help the ball reverse swing! Angling into the pads and Joe Root works this towards backward square leg for a single.
35.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Mohammad Shami goes full and angles it into the pads, maybe a shade of reverse swing here! Joe Root knocks this towards mid on.
End Of The Over 35 : 138/3
0 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 034.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
J. Bairstow
9 (26)
J. Root
20 (41)
R. Jadeja
10-2-27-0
34.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Bairstow tries the sweep finally. Flat delivery around leg, Bairstow could not control and tries the sweep but misses it completely. Pant with some handy work behind the wickets. A maiden over.
34.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Tossed up on the off, Bairstow makes room and punches it towards covers but cannot find the gap.
34.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Arm ball on the stumps, Bairstow pushes that to covers.
34.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
A bit full again on leg, Bairstow blocks it out.
34.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full and on the leg, Bairstow knocks it to mid on.
34.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Starts with a slider on the leg, Bairstow tries to play but gets hit on his pads.
End Of The Over 34 : 138/3
1 Runs
- 133.1
- 033.2
- 033.3
- 033.4
- 033.5
- 033.6
J. Root
20 (41)
J. Bairstow
9 (20)
M. Shami
8-2-30-0
33.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Huge appeal from Mohammad Shami! He is convinced that this one is hitting the wicket! Jasprit Bumrah feels it is going down leg, Rishabh Pant says it's too high and eventually they decide not to take the last review! Fraction fuller and angling in after pitching outside off, hits Joe Root hard on his pads. Ball Tracking shows that it would have been going down leg! Bang on from the skipper!
33.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Full once again outside off, Joe Root drives this towards mid off.
33.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Good-length delivery thsi outside off, Pats it towards gully!
33.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Mohammad Shami sees Joe Root come forward and pulls his length back outside off. Joe Root has to fend this towards covers.
33.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
On a good length and pitching in line with the off stump. Joe Root defends it up in the air and back down at his feet,
33.1
1
Mohammad Shami To Jonny Bairstow
Mohammad Shami goes full outside off, Jonny Bairstow plays it with soft hands towards covers and takes a single.
End Of The Over 33 : 137/3
1 Runs
- 032.1
- 132.2
- 032.3
- 032.4
- 032.5
- 032.6
J. Root
20 (36)
J. Bairstow
8 (19)
R. Jadeja
9-1-27-0
32.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Down the leg side. Left alone. A quick kver by Jadeja.
32.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On middle, defended.
32.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Fuller and on off, Root played it to covers again.
32.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Flatter and on off, Root stroked it to covers.
32.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
On off, this is pushed through covers for one.
32.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
On middle, defended.
End Of The Over 32 : 136/3
8 Runs
- 431.1
- 031.2
- 031.3
- 431.4
- 031.5
- 031.6
J. Root
20 (32)
J. Bairstow
7 (17)
M. Shami
7-2-29-0
31.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Full and on the off, Root uses his feet and defends it out.
31.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Pitched up on the off, Root punches it but straight to covers.
31.4
4
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
FOUR! What a comeback from Root after surviving the LBW shout. Shami goes full and down the leg, Root gets across and flicks it through mid-wicket for another boundary in this over.
31.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
A huge appeal but the finger is not raised! Shami wants it to be reviewed and it is. NOT OUT! Missing the stumps. India loses two reviews in two overs. This though wasn’t a bad review. It seemed close. This is on a length. It comes back in from outside off. Root looks to defend by getting on hai toes. He misses getting hit on the pads. A huge shout but turned down.
31.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
Shami bowls it on a length outside off, Root tries to play the same shot but this time finds the fielder at gully-point.
31.1
4
Mohammad Shami To Joe Root
FOUR! Beautifully played by Joe Root. Shami bowls it on a length outside off, Root opens the phase of his bat and just guides this one to the third man fence for a boundary.
End Of The Over 31 : 128/3
1 Runs
- 030.1
- 030.2
- 030.3
- 030.4
- 030.5
- 130.6
J. Root
12 (26)
J. Bairstow
7 (17)
R. Jadeja
8-1-26-0
30.6
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
A single to end! Shorter and on off, this is pushed towards covers for one.
30.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
On the stumps, kept out.
30.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Appeal for an lbw! Not given and India decide to review. Around leg, Root looks to sweep but misses. It hits the pad. A loud appeal but turned down. Jadeja convinces his captain to take the review and Bumrah does but it is a waste of a review. That has pitched well outside leg! Not the ideal review taken by India there.
30.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Appeal for an lbw! Not given and India decide to review. Around leg, Root looks to sweep but misses. It hits the pad. A loud appeal but turned down. Jadeja convinces his captain to take the review and Bumrah does but it is a waste of a review. That has pitched well outside leg! Not the ideal review taken by India there.
30.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Flatter and on middle, defended.
30.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Almost! Root is frustrated by the line outside leg. He shapes to play the switch hit. It goes off the under-edge between his legs and on the bounce to the slip fielder.
End Of The Over 30 : 127/3
5 Runs
- 029.1
- 429.2
- 029.3
- 029.4
- 129.5
- 029.6
J. Bairstow
7 (17)
J. Root
11 (20)
J. Bumrah
9-0-34-2
29.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
There is that yorker again. Bumrah bowls this one on the leg, angling in. Bairstow blocks it out well.
29.5
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Nips back in from outside off, on a good length, Joe Root manages to work this to backward square leg for a single.
29.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Full delivery on off, Root leans forward and drives it straight to mid off.
29.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
On a length and outside off, Root knocks this one to point.
29.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
FOUR! Easy pickings for Root. Bumrah bowls it full and down the leg side, Root flicks it off his pads towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
29.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
On a length, angling in, some steep bounce there. Root knocks this with one hand off the handle to the leg side.
End Of The Over 29 : 122/3
2 Runs
- 028.1
- 128.2
- 128.3
- 028.4
- 028.5
- 028.6
J. Bairstow
7 (16)
J. Root
6 (15)
R. Jadeja
7-1-25-0
28.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Ravindra Jadeja trying to contain Jonny Bairstow with this line. Outside leg and full, padded once again.
28.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Tossed up and a little closer to the leg stump, Jonny Bairstow moves his leg away and defends this time.
28.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Fired into the pads from outside leg. Jonny Bairstow just stands and lets the ball hit his pads.
28.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full and outside off, Joe Root drives to cover and a misfield allows a single.
28.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full once again outside leg, Jonny Bairstow works this towards square leg for a single.
28.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Ravindra Jadeja is going for the outside leg stump line trying to attack the rough. Jonny Bairstow is content to use his pads.
End Of The Over 28 : 120/3
3 Runs
- 1 LB 27.1
- 127.2
- 027.3
- 127.4
- 027.5
- 027.6
J. Root
5 (14)
J. Bairstow
6 (11)
J. Bumrah
8-0-29-2
27.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Sharp bouncer. Bumrah changes his length a bit and bangs it short on off, Root lets it go to the keeper.
27.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Full again on off, Root plays a solid defensive shot.
27.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Full and on the pads, Bairstow pushes this one to mid-wicket for a run.
27.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Bumrah goes for the yorker again. Bowls it on middle, angling in. Bairstow carefully keeps it out.
27.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
On a length and on middle, Root flicks it to square leg for a run.
27.1
lb
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
LEG BYE! Bumrah bowls it on a length on leg, Bairstow tries to flick it but the ball hits his pads and goes towards fine leg. They get across for a run.
End Of The Over 27 : 117/3
0 Runs
- 026.1
- 026.2
- 026.3
- 026.4
- 026.5
- 026.6
J. Root
4 (11)
J. Bairstow
5 (8)
R. Jadeja
6-1-23-0
26.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Quicker delivery onto the pads. Joe Root is happy to put his pad to it as it pitches outside leg.
26.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full and really outside off, Joe Root lines up to reverse sweep once again but it is out of his reach and therefore he puts his pads to it.
26.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Slightly short on leg, Joe Root goes back and fends it towards the bowler.
26.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full but goes on middle, Joe Root knocks this towards covers.
26.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Full on leg, defended down the pitch.
26.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
Joe Root goes for the reverse sweep. This is full outside leg, he finds the point fielder.
End Of The Over 26 : 117/3
3 Runs
- 125.1
- 125.2
- 125.3
- 025.4
- 025.5
- 025.6
J. Bairstow
5 (8)
J. Root
4 (5)
J. Bumrah
7-0-27-2
25.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Good keeping by Pant. Bumrah bowls this full and on the leg, Bairstow gets something on it but Rishabh Pant stops it well diving to his left. It was off the pads.
25.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Another length delivery on off, Jonny Bairstow defends it down the pitch.
25.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Serves it on a length outside off, Jonny leaves it alone.
25.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
The sync is off between the English batters. This one lands on a length outside off, Root pushes it off his back foot towards gully. There is a bit of confusion but they get the single at the end.
25.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Bowls a full toss on off, Bairstow drives it with soft hands to mid off and gets across for a quick single.
25.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Bumrah bowls it on a length, angling in. Root flicks it from his back foot to square leg for a run.
End Of The Over 25 : 114/3
5 Runs
- W 24.1
- 124.2
- 024.3
- 424.4
- 024.5
- 024.6
J. Bairstow
4 (4)
J. Root
2 (3)
R. Jadeja
5-0-23-0
24.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Quicker delivery angled into the pads. Worked towards mid-wicket.
24.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Full delivery angling down leg, Jonny Bairstow tries to sweep this fine but gets gloves to it and the ball just evades Rishabh Pant.
24.4
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Jonny Bairstow is off the mark! Ravindra Jadeja pushes this flatter outside off. Jonny Bairstow goes back and punches it through point for a boundary!
24.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Jonny Bairstow
Flighted full and on middle, defended back well by Jonny Bairstow.
24.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Joe Root
A bit short and on leg, Root flicks it off his back foot for a run.
Jonny Bairstow arrives.
24.1
W
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Total chaos between the two batters! Ravindra Jadeja gets the ball to turn off the rough and gets an inside edge off Alex Lees' bat towards short fine leg as he presses forward to defend. Lees has no idea where the ball has gone, he trusts Root's call and responds. Meanwhile, Mohammad Shami attacks the ball and sends a flat throw to the bowler who does the rest. Alex Lees is not even in the frame. He never got any pace in his running there. Lees is disappointed as he looks behind. Virat Kohli is celebrating big time. England in deep trouble.
End Of The Over 24 : 109/2
2 Runs
- W 23.1
- 123.2
- 023.3
- 023.4
- 1 LB 23.5
- 023.6
J. Root
1 (2)
A. Lees
56 (64)
J. Bumrah
6-0-24-2
23.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Gets it right this time. Bowls a yorker on middle, angling in. Root somehow manages to dig this one out.
23.5
lb
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
LEG BYE! Tries the yorker again but misses the line, it goes down the leg side. Lees tries to flick it but it hits his pads and the ball rolls towards fine leg. They get across for a leg bye.
23.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Serves it on a length outside off, Lees defends it from the inner edge onto the ground.
23.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Bowls it full on middle, angling in. Lees blocks it off to silly mid on. Kohli is very vocal from behind the stumps. The pendulum has swung.
23.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Joe Root
Root gets off the mark straightaway. This is full and down the leg, Root flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
23.1
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Ollie Pope OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! This is the ideal start for India after the break! Whatever they had for Tea has worked wonders. Bumrah, the skipper, leads from the front. He gets Pope for the second time in this game. This is on a length and on off, it lands and moves away. Pope looks to defend but does so inside the line. It goes off the outside edge and Pant makes no mistake. England are on the back foot all of a sudden.
Joe Root, the ex-skipper is out to face the music!
We are back for the third and final session of Day 4 in Birmingham. What a crucial session this may prove to be in the context of the game! We could very well know which direction this game will go. The Indian players have walked out with a bit of a spring in their steps as they are pumped up after the last two overs of the previous session. England will try to continue to be positive. Alex Lees and Ollie Pope are ready to resume the battle and Jasprit Bumrah is ready with the ball.
... DAY 4, SESSION 3 …
A cracking finish to the afternoon session which was thoroughly dominated by England. A wicket late in the session was the only black spot for the home team. Their supposedly weak link in batting, i.e. the openers, provided them with a century stand and took out a big chunk of runs from the target. Alex Lees batted with positive intent and it soon rubbed on his partner Zak Crawley as well. The change in ball changed India's fortunes and they will look to regain control of this game after the break. It's all set up to be another enthralling session. Do join us at 8.30 pm IST (3 pm GMT) for all the action.
End Of The Over 23 : 107/1
0 Runs
- 022.1
- 022.2
- 022.3
- 022.4
- 022.5
- 022.6
A. Lees
56 (61)
O. Pope
0 (2)
M. Shami
6-2-21-0
22.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
It's pitched full and outside off, Alex Lees shoulders his arms to it and that will be Tea on Day 4! England are 107/1, needing another 271 runs to level the series.
22.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
This is wide from the stumps on a good length. Alex Lees leaves this one easily.
22.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Goes slightly full outside off. Beats Alex Lees once again as he tries to play at the ball
22.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
The ball is suddenly doing a lot more! Has the change of ball worked? This one bounces off a good length and moves back in sharply. Alex Lees does well to let this one go.
22.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
This one nips back in from a good length. Alex Lees comes forward outside off to negate the swing, but gets beaten on his inside edge.
22.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
The fortunes seem to have changed! Mohammad Shami bowls this on a good length and shaping away from 'round the wicket, Alex Lees is beaten this time!
End Of The Over 22 : 107/1
1 Runs
- 121.1
- 021.2
- 021.3
- W 21.4
- 021.5
- 021.6
O. Pope
0 (2)
A. Lees
56 (55)
J. Bumrah
5-0-23-1
21.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ollie Pope
Another attemped yorker by Bumrah. Goes full but down the leg side. Ollie Pope is not bothered about it.
21.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ollie Pope
Goes full and angling in. Pope blocks it straight to the bowler.
Ollie Pope is next, at number 3.
21.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley OUT!
OUT! TIMBER! That is an error in judgment and India gets the much-needed breakthrough and it is Jasprit Bumrah who delivers! It is never a good idea to leave a ball on a wicket where there is not a lot of bounce. With the new ball, it is still fine but you can’t leave it on length against the old ball and Crawley makes that mistake. It is just outside off, it comes back in. Crawley shoulders arms without covering the off pole. It hits the top of it. Will this open the floodgates? Can they take one more before the break?
21.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Good-length delivery, angling in. Crawley lifts his bat and lets it go.
21.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Serves it on a length outside off, this one holds its line. Crawley leaves it alone.
21.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Jasprit Bumrah starts with a short ball on leg, angling in. Alex Lees flicks it to fine leg for a single.
End Of The Over 21 : 106/0
2 Runs
- 120.1
- 120.2
- 020.3
- 020.4
- 020.5
- 020.6
Z. Crawley
46 (73)
A. Lees
55 (54)
S. Thakur
3-0-15-0
20.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Good delivery to finish the over. Bowls it on a fuller length, angling in. Zak Crawley defends it back to the bowler.
Bowling change. Jasprit Bumrah brings himself back into the attack with Tea approaching. 0 for 22 in his 4 overs so far.
India want this ball to be changed. It's handed over to the umpires. We have seen it happening throughout this English summer. India's appeal is heard. The reserve umpire comes out with a box full of balls. Will this change in ball change their fortunes?
20.5
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Attempted yorker. Shardul Thakur goes full instead, down the leg, Crawley misses the flick and it goes through to the keeper.
20.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Full and angling into the pads. Zak Crawley defends this towards short mid-on.
20.3
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
On a length and on middle, Crawley blocks it off.
20.2
1
Shardul Thakur To Alex Lees
This one is fuller and outside off, Lees tries to play a drive but gets an inside edge and the ball roll towards fine leg. They get across for a run.
20.1
1
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Back of a length, angling in. Crawley plays a confident-looking flick towards mid-wicket for a single.
End Of The Over 20 : 104/0
6 Runs
- 019.1
- 119.2
- 019.3
- 019.4
- 119.5
- 4 LB 19.6
A. Lees
54 (53)
Z. Crawley
45 (68)
M. Siraj
5-0-26-0
19.6
lb
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
FOUR LEG BYES! Another poor delivery from India! This is straying down leg and Alex Lees tries to flick this but only manages to get his pad to it. Does not matter as this also runs away to the boundary at fine leg for leg byes! Runs are leaking thick and fast here!
19.5
1
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
That is a hundred-run opening partnership for England! What a start and England could not have asked for more from these two openers. Slightly short and angling into the pads, Zak Crawley works this through mid-wicket for a single.
19.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
Goes full this time outside off, Zak Crawley gets across the line of the stumps and tries to play it leg side. Gets hit on his pads but is well outside off.
19.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
This is on a good length just outside off. Zak Crawley uses his wrists and works it towards mid-wicket.
19.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Back-of-a-length delivery pitching outside leg! Hits the pads after an inside edge and runs away towards third man for a single.
19.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Angles this one away from the left-hander from leg, Alex Lees covers the stumps and fends it back down the pitch.
End Of The Over 19 : 98/0
8 Runs
- 018.1
- 018.2
- 418.3
- 018.4
- 418.5
- 018.6
Z. Crawley
44 (65)
A. Lees
53 (50)
S. Thakur
2-0-13-0
18.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Full and on middle, Crawley defends this to the leg side.
18.5
4
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
FOUR! That has been dispatched through covers! Shardul Thakur is not getting it right here and Zak Crawley is making the most of it. Wide outside off and full, the ball has raced away to the boundary in quick time!
18.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Full once again in line with the stumps. Defended back to the bowler.
18.3
4
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
FOUR! This is sublime! Full from Shardul Thakur and easy pickings for Zak Crawley as he leans ahead and plays is straight past the mid off fielder for four more runs!
18.2
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Half tracker outside off, Zak Crawley misses out as he slashes this straight to point.
18.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Pitched up and outside off, Zak Crawley drives this towards mid off.
End Of The Over 18 : 90/0
9 Runs
- 417.1
- 417.2
- 017.3
- 117.4
- 017.5
- 017.6
A. Lees
53 (50)
Z. Crawley
36 (59)
M. Siraj
4-0-24-0
17.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Good-length delivery pitching on leg, Alex Lees is firm in defense, as he knocks it back to the bowler.
17.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
On a good length and straight at the stumps. Alex Lees steps back and knocks it towards mid off.
17.4
1
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
Good-length delivery on middle, Crawley flicks it to square leg for a single.
17.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
Serves it on a length outside off, Crawley moves across and knocks it to mid on.
17.2
4
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
FOUR! Two in a row! Zak Crawley wants to catch up to Alex Lees! Mohammed Siraj goes back on a length but Zak Crawley comes forward and works this ball off his waist wide of deep mid-wicket for the second boundary of the over.
17.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
FOUR! That has been hit beautifully on the up! Mohammed Siraj bowls this on a good length outside off, Zak Crawley looking confident as he hits the rising ball towards the cover fence for a boundary!
End Of The Over 17 : 81/0
5 Runs
- 016.1
- 416.2
- 116.3
- 016.4
- 016.5
- 016.6
A. Lees
53 (48)
Z. Crawley
27 (55)
S. Thakur
1-0-5-0
16.6
0
Shardul Thakur To Alex Lees
Shardul Thakur goes slightly full outside off. Alex Lees plays this towards the off side as Shardul Thakur goes and collects it.
16.5
0
Shardul Thakur To Alex Lees
Angles this one in on a good length, Alex Lees defends this down the pitch back to the bowler.
16.4
0
Shardul Thakur To Alex Lees
Around the wicket to the left-hander, bowls it a fraction short outside off, defended firmly.
16.3
1
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Bowls it short and outside off, Crawley taps it to the cover-point region for a run.
16.2
4
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
FOUR! Zak Crawley does not want to miss this party! Full and outside off, he strides forward well and strokes it through covers for four runs! India need to break this partnership urgently!
16.1
0
Shardul Thakur To Zak Crawley
Shardul Thakur starts with a full delivery angling into middle. Zak Crawley flicks this to mid-wicket.
Shardul Thakur is introduced into the attack now.
End Of The Over 16 : 76/0
6 Runs
- 015.1
- 015.2
- 015.3
- 015.4
- 415.5
- 215.6
A. Lees
53 (45)
Z. Crawley
22 (52)
M. Siraj
3-0-15-0
15.6
2
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Mohammed Siraj does not end the over as well as he started it. Short once again and outside off, Alex Lees guides it to third man for a brace.
15.5
4
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
FOUR! Fifty for Alex Lees and he has got there in quick time! What a way to get there as he smacks the back-of-a-length delivery from outside off in the gap past covers for a beautifully timed boundary! He is making this chase look easy for England!
15.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Similar delivery but a touch wider. Alex Lees goes across the stumps and defends it towards the off side.
15.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Pulls the length back a bit on off, Alex Lees stands tall and fends this down the pitch.
15.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Goes 'round the wicket now and angles it full from outside off, Alex Lees knocks this towards mid on.
15.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Mohammed Siraj starts off bowling on a good length after the break. Angling away after pitching on middle, Alex Lees defends this back to the bowler.
Drinks break. Apart from the last ball, the English openers have been completely unfazed in this chase. Their positive approach, particularly from Alex Lees, has laid the foundation for this record chase and the hosts will be very happy. India have not been accurate with their lines and leaked easy runs. Can they pull things back in the next hour? Mohammed Siraj to continue from the other end.
End Of The Over 15 : 70/0
1 Runs
- 114.1
- 014.2
- 014.3
- 014.4
- 014.5
- 014.6
Z. Crawley
22 (52)
A. Lees
47 (39)
R. Jadeja
4-0-18-0
14.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
NOT OUT! Loopy delivery, full and around leg, Crawley tries to be innovative with his reverse sweep but fails to middle. It takes the inside half of his bat, drops on his boot perhaps and lobs to silly point. India start to celebrate but umpire Aleem Dar asks them to wait. They go upstairs to check for the bump ball and the soft signal is out. The replays find that the ball bounced before clipping the boot.
Is Zak Crawley gone?
14.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Quicker and flatter on middle, Zak Crawley defends it from the back foot to mid-wicket.
14.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Sliding down the leg side, Zak pads it away.
14.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
A touch flat and around middle, Crawley repels it from the back foot to covers.
14.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
A low full toss on middle, Crawley strokes it back to the bowler.
14.1
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
Tossed up, full and outside off, Lees drives it through point for a single.
End Of The Over 14 : 69/0
5 Runs
- 413.1
- 113.2
- 013.3
- 013.4
- 013.5
- 013.6
Z. Crawley
22 (47)
A. Lees
46 (38)
M. Siraj
2-0-9-0
13.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
Fuller in length and around off, Zak tries to drive but it takes the inner half and rolls to mid on.
13.5
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
Learns immediately. Another full ball around off, this time Zak offers no shot.
13.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
First false shot of this innings. Fuller in length and outside off, Crawley tries to drive but gets beaten.
13.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Zak Crawley
On a good length and around off, Zak defends it from the back foot to covers.
13.2
1
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Fuller in length, around leg, Lees flicks it behind square leg and takes a single.
13.1
4
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
FOUR! Lees is impressing one and all here! Short in length and outside off, Alex Lees stands back and ramps it down to third man for a boundary.
End Of The Over 13 : 64/0
2 Runs
- 012.1
- 012.2
- 112.3
- 112.4
- 012.5
- 012.6
Z. Crawley
22 (43)
A. Lees
41 (36)
R. Jadeja
3-0-17-0
12.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Floated again on leg, spinning in, Crawley defends it solidly.
12.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Floated from 'over the wicket on middle, Crawley blocks it out.
12.4
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
In the blockhole, Lees digs it out through point for a run.
12.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Too full and around off, Crawley wrists it wide of mid on and picks up a single.
12.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Straying down leg this time and full, Rishabh Pant collects this well behind the wicket.
12.1
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Tosses this full on middle, Zak Crawley knocks this towards covers.
End Of The Over 12 : 62/0
4 Runs
- 011.1
- 011.2
- 011.3
- 011.4
- 411.5
- 011.6
A. Lees
40 (35)
Z. Crawley
21 (38)
M. Siraj
1-0-4-0
11.6
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Goes full and on middle, Alex pushes it down to mid off. England continue to maintain a healthy run rate in this chase.
11.5
4
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
FOUR! Runs continue to flow for England. Siraj delivers it on a good length and outside off, Alex Lees plays late and steers it wide of backward point for a boundary.
11.4
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Shortish and outside off, Alex Lees steps back to make room and slaps it through the line, finds the cover fielder.
11.3
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Fuller this time, around off, Alex Lees defends it firmly down to mid off.
11.2
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Slightly short and around off, Lees keeps it out off the back foot, from the outer half to backward point.
11.1
0
Mohammed Siraj To Alex Lees
Siraj runs in and hits the good length. Around middle and off, Lees defends it from the back foot.
End Of The Over 11 : 58/0
5 Runs
- 410.1
- 110.2
- 010.3
- 010.4
- 010.5
- 010.6
Z. Crawley
21 (38)
A. Lees
36 (29)
R. Jadeja
2-0-15-0
10.6
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Edgy this time. Jadeja fires an arm ball flat, around middle and gets it to skid in. Zak Crawley tries to flick but inside-edges it towards short fine leg.
10.5
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Another delivery which is full and on middle, Crawley defends it back.
10.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Flighted and on middle, defended on the leg side.
10.3
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Slower through the air, full and around leg, Zak defends it back.
10.2
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
Jadeja drags his length short and delivers it on off, Alex Lees goes back and cuts it to deep point for one.
10.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
FOUR! That sounded so nice. Tossed up, outside off, Lees goes down on one knee and powers his slog sweep over mid-wicket for a boundary. This is very good from the English opener.
End Of The Over 10 : 53/0
0 Runs
- 09.1
- 09.2
- 09.3
- 09.4
- 09.5
- 09.6
Z. Crawley
21 (34)
A. Lees
31 (27)
M. Shami
5-1-21-0
9.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Too full and outside off, Zak drives it back to the bowler. Maiden, first of this inning.
9.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Another good leave. Fuller and just outside off, shaping in a wee bit, Crawley gets his front leg forward to cover his stumps and leaves.
9.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Identical to the last delivery, another leave from Crawley.
9.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Good leave. Shami hurls across a length ball just outside off, Crawley covers the line and shoulders arms.
9.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Around middle, on a good length, Zak wrists it on the leg side but now there is a mid-wicket in place. No easy run this time as that gap is plugged now.
9.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Angles in a length ball on off, Zak Crawley defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 9 : 53/0
10 Runs
- 48.1
- 08.2
- 18.3
- 08.4
- 18.5
- 48.6
A. Lees
31 (27)
Z. Crawley
21 (28)
R. Jadeja
1-0-10-0
8.6
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
FOUR! 50 comes up for England in no time. Loopy and full, outside off, Alex Lees brings out the reverse sweep and nails it behind backward point for a boundary.
8.5
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Fuller again, on middle, Zak Crawley goes back and works it to deep mid-wicket for a run.
8.4
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Zak Crawley
Not much turn there. Full and on middle, Zak defends it off the inner half to short leg.
8.3
1
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
A touch flatter and outside off, Alex pushes it wide of backward point and picks up a quick run.
8.2
0
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
Flighted delivery, full and outside off, Alex Lees gets outside the line of the stumps and tries to sweep. He misses and is hit on the pads.
8.1
4
Ravindra Jadeja To Alex Lees
FOUR! Welcome into the attack, Jadeja. Lees is batting with real intent. Advances down the track to a fuller ball outside off and drills it to the long off fence.
Ravindra Jadeja has been brought into the attack since the fast bowlers have been ineffective so far.
End Of The Over 8 : 43/0
8 Runs
- 27.1
- 07.2
- 47.3
- 07.4
- 27.5
- 07.6
Z. Crawley
20 (26)
A. Lees
22 (23)
M. Shami
4-0-21-0
7.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Serves it on a length and outside off, Crawley gets close to the line and then allows it through.
7.5
2
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Shami gets close to off, fuller in length, Crawley quietly works it wide of mid on and pinches a couple of runs.
7.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Pitches it up and outside off, inviting the drive, Zak takes a stride forward and then leaves.
7.3
4
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
FOUR! Lovely shot! Best of the lot. Fuller in length, around middle, Zak Crawley presents the full face of the bat and caresses it down the ground for a boundary at long on.
7.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
In the channel outside off, on a good length, Crawley shoulders arms.
7.1
2
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Darts in a good-length delivery around off, Crawley works it through square leg and immediately calls for two, seeing Pujara near the fence. Easily gets a couple.
End Of The Over 7 : 35/0
5 Runs
- 16.1
- 16.2
- 06.3
- 16.4
- 06.5
- 26.6
A. Lees
22 (23)
Z. Crawley
12 (20)
J. Bumrah
4-0-22-0
6.6
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Another attempt to bowl a full stop fails. It's a full, a shade high outside off, Lees plays at it late and places it through cover-point for a couple of runs.
6.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Fullish and on off, Lees brings down a straight bat and pushes it in the direction of the bowler.
6.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Bumrah aims for a yorker but overcooks it. It turns out to be a full toss on middle, and Zak flicks it to deep mid-wicket for another single in that region.
6.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Bumrah hits the hard length around off, Crawley goes on the back foot and defends it towards mid on.
6.2
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Back of a length, around middle, Lees gets on top of the bounce and glances it behind square leg for a single.
6.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Fuller in length, around middle, Crawley flicks it to deep mid-wicket and there is a man out there. He slips but still only a run.
End Of The Over 6 : 30/0
4 Runs
- 05.1
- 15.2
- 05.3
- 05.4
- 35.5
- 05.6
A. Lees
19 (20)
Z. Crawley
10 (17)
M. Shami
3-0-13-0
5.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Back of a length, around off, Alex is on his toes as he punches it down to mid off. 30 runs in 6 overs, it's been a bright start from England.
5.5
3
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Indecision there! Bumrah feeds it on a length and outside off, Crawley is in two minds, whether to leave or play, and eventually decides to leave. He is late in withdrawing the bat though. It takes the sweet spot and runs down to third man. The batters get three runs.
5.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Serves it on a length and outside off, a bit of inward movement, Zak makes a leave.
5.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Fuller in length, just outside off and going straight on, Crawley covers the stumps and allows it through.
5.2
1
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Slightly short and on off, Lees goes back and turns it down to deep square leg for a run.
5.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Gets behind the line of the delivery and defends it to covers.
End Of The Over 5 : 26/0
7 Runs
- 14.1
- 04.2
- 14.3
- 04.4
- 04.5
- 1 NB 4.6
- 44.6
Z. Crawley
7 (14)
A. Lees
18 (17)
J. Bumrah
3-0-17-0
4.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
FOUR! The extra ball has not fetched a wicket for Bumrah this time. It's on a good length and around middle, Zak Crawley picks it off his pads and clips it beautifully to the deep mid-wicket fence.
4.6
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Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
This one shoots off the surface a bit. On a good length, around middle and leg, Zak Crawley tries to flick but takes the bottom hand immediately off his bat. It's called a no ball for overstepping.
4.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Bumrah targets the off stump with a full ball, Crawley brings down a straight bat and blocks it solidly.
4.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Fuller and close to off, Zak Crawley drives it down the ground but finds mid off.
4.3
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
On a length and around off, Lees taps it down to point and crosses for a run. The English openers are showing intensity in running between the wickets.
4.2
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Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Bumrah goes short, digs it in around middle and leg, angling down, Lees tries to glance but misses. Rishabh Pant dives across to his right and collects the ball with one hand.
4.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Straying on the pads, Crawley works this full ball to deep backward square leg and picks up a single.
End Of The Over 4 : 19/0
1 Runs
- 03.1
- 03.2
- 13.3
- 03.4
- 03.5
- 03.6
A. Lees
17 (15)
Z. Crawley
2 (9)
M. Shami
2-0-9-0
3.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Fullish and around off, slanting in, Alex Lees defends it back to the bowler.
3.5
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Fraction short this time, around off and angling in, Lees sits on the back foot and defends it towards the cover-point fielder.
3.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Shami switches to 'round the wicket and pitches it up around off, Lees drives it down to mid off.
3.3
1
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Some inward movement on this delivery. From a length around off, it nips back in, Crawley tries to work it around his pads but it takes the inner edge and rolls behind square leg. They cross.
3.2
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
Serves it on a length and outside off, Zak Crawley is watchful again and leaves it alone.
3.1
0
Mohammad Shami To Zak Crawley
In the channel outside off, Zak allows it through to the keeper.
End Of The Over 3 : 18/0
9 Runs
- 12.1
- 42.2
- 22.3
- 22.4
- 02.5
- 02.6
A. Lees
17 (12)
Z. Crawley
1 (6)
J. Bumrah
2-0-10-0
2.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Play and a miss! Beautiful delivery from Bumrah. He dishes out an outswinger, from a length outside off, Lees tries to drive but it whistles past the outside edge. Top nut to finish the over.
2.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Bumrah goes short and keeps it just around off, Alex Lees decides late to make a leave.
2.4
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Another brace! Bumrah brings his length back and delivers it around off, Alex punches it through covers and collects two runs.
2.3
2
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Very full this time, around off, Alex Lees strokes it through extra cover and returns for the second run.
2.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
FOUR! Alex Lees is trying to be positive and it has worked so far. Bumrah comes from 'round the wicket and serves a length ball down the leg side. Lees deflects it neatly off his pads and sends it to the fine leg fence.
2.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Crawley opens his account. Bumrah angles in a length ball around off, Zak taps it down to cover-point and steals a run. The crowd likes it.
End Of The Over 2 : 9/0
8 Runs
- 21.1
- 41.2
- 01.3
- 01.4
- 21.5
- 01.6
A. Lees
9 (7)
Z. Crawley
0 (5)
M. Shami
1-0-8-0
1.6
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Well bowled. Back of a length, close to off and straightening off the seam, Alex Lees rocks back to punch but is beaten on the outside edge.
1.5
2
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Much better this time. Slightly short and around off, Alex Lees gently pushes it through the covers and Cheteshwar Pujara gives the chase. They take two runs.
1.4
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Around off again, on a length, Lees pushes it to covers and lets out a huge cry for no.
1.3
0
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Oohhh...that has flown over the stumps. Not a good leave from Alex. Shami delivers an inswinger, on a length around off, Alex Lees offers no shot and watches it go over his stumps, nervously.
1.2
4
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
FOUR! It's a positive start from England. Although Lees isn't batting too convincingly. Shami lands it on a length around middle, Lees steps back and tries to force the issue. The bat turns in his hands and goes off the inner half to the deep mid-wicket fence.
1.1
2
Mohammad Shami To Alex Lees
Mohammad Shami is sharing the new ball from the opposite end and he begins with a full ball around off, Lees gets forward to defend but it takes the inner edge and runs in front of square leg. They take a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 1 : 1/0
1 Runs
- 10.1
- 00.2
- 00.3
- 00.4
- 00.5
- 00.6
Z. Crawley
0 (5)
A. Lees
1 (1)
J. Bumrah
1-0-1-0
0.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Fuller and angling in around off, this one also shapes away a little, Zak defends it gently from the back foot.
0.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Darts it around off, on a length and gets it to shape away again, Zak Crawley covers the line and makes another leave. Needs to watch out for the one that comes back in.
0.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Good leave. A touch short in length and outside off, shaping away late, Crawley stays back and shoulders arms.
0.3
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Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
This one is angled in, on middle and fuller in length, Zak Crawley gets forward and defends it back.
0.2
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Jasprit Bumrah To Zak Crawley
Bumrah runs in from over the wicket and delivers it on a length around off, Crawley defends it from the crease to the off side.
0.1
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Alex Lees
Jasprit Bumrah begins with a shortish ball around off, Alex Lees goes on the back foot and pushes it in the gap at covers for a run. The chase is underway.
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Match Info
- Venue Edgbaston, Birmingham
- Weather Overcast
- Toss England won the toss and elected to field
- Result England beat India by 7 wickets
- Player of the Match Jonny Bairstow
- Player of the Series Joe Root
- Umpire Aleem Dar (PAK), Marais Erasmus (SA) and Richard Kettleborough (ENG)
- Referee David Boon (AUS)
Match Notes
- Stumps: India 338/7 in 73.0 overs
- R Jadeja dropped on 70 by S Billings in 70.1 overs
- Referral 2 (69.6 ovs): ENG against M Shami (Caught) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, IND: 3)
- India 303/5 in 63.3 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 200 off 218 balls between R Pant (125) and R Jadeja (56)
- Drinks: India 251/5 in 58.0 overs
- India 250/5 in 57.5 overs
- R Jadeja 18th Test fifty: 50 runs in 109 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 150 off 182 balls between R Pant (88) and R Jadeja (49)
- R Pant 5th Test hundred: 100 runs in 89 balls (15x4) (1x6)
- India 202/5 in 48.6 overs
- 6th wkt Partnership: 100 off 130 balls between R Pant (59) and R Jadeja (37)
- Tea: India 174/5 in 44.0 overs
- R Pant Test fifty: 53 runs in 51 balls (6x4) (1x6)
- India 150/5 in 37.1 overs
- Drinks: India 109/5 in 32.0 overs
- India 100/5 in 28.1 overs
- Wet Ground Condition: India 53/2 in 20.1 overs
- Lunch: India 53/2 in 20.1 overs
- Rain Stoppage: India 53/2 in 20.1 overs
- India 50/2 in 18.5 overs
- Referral 1 (14.5 ovs): C Pujara against ENG (Caught) Successful (ENG: 3, IND: 3)
- Drinks: India 38/1 in 13.0 overs
- Stumps: England 84/5 in 27.0 overs
- J Leach dropped on 0 by V Kohli in 23.5 overs
- Referral 1 (21.4 ovs): IND against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, IND: 2)
- Tea: England 60/3 in 15.1 overs
- Rain Stoppage: England 60/3 in 15.1 overs
- England 53/3 in 12.5 overs
- Rain Stoppage: England 31/2 in 6.3 overs
- Lunch: England 16/1 in 3.0 overs
- Rain Stoppage: England 16/1 in 3.0 overs
- Innings Break: India 416/10 in 84.5 overs
- India 401/9 in 83.3 overs
- J Bumrah dropped on 0 by Z Crawley in 79.6 overs
- R Jadeja 3rd Test hundred: 100 runs in 183 balls (13x4) (0x6)
- India 350/7 in 76.4 overs
- Stumps: India 125/3 in 45.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 50 off 87 balls between C Pujara (17) and R Pant (30)
- C Pujara 33rd Test fifty: 50 runs in 139 balls (5x4) (0x6)
- India 100/3 in 35.4 overs
- Referral 2 (31.6 ovs): ENG against C Pujara (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, IND: 3) (Retained)
- C Pujara dropped on 23 by S Billings in 19.5 overs
- Referral 1 (19.4 ovs): ENG against C Pujara (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 2, IND: 3)
- India 52/2 in 17.4 overs
- Tea: India 37/1 in 13.0 overs
- England 250/8 in 55.5 overs
- Referral 3 (52.5 ovs): IND against J Bairsyow (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, IND: 1)
- J Bairstow 11th Test hundred: 100 runs in 119 balls (14x4) (2x6)
- Lunch: England 200/6 in 45.3 overs
- Rain Stoppage: England 200/6 in 45.3 overs
- 7th wkt Partnership: 51 off 48 balls between J Bairstow (41) and B Stokes (7)
- England 200/6 in 45.2 overs
- Referral 2 (45.1 ovs): J Bairsyow against IND (LBW) Successful (ENG: 3, IND: 2)
- England 153/6 in 37.4 overs
- J Bairstow 24th Test fifty: 50 runs in 81 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- 6th wkt Partnership: 52 off 60 balls between J Bairstow (32) and B Stokes (19)
- B Stokes dropped on 18 by S Thakur in 35.1 overs
- England 100/5 in 31.4 overs
- Stumps: England 259/3 in 57.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 150 off 197 balls between J Root (75) and J Bairstow (72)
- England 251/3 in 54.4 overs
- J Bairstow 24th Test fifty: 51 runs in 75 balls (6x4) (0x6)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 100 off 141 balls between J Root (58) and J Bairstow (41)
- England 200/3 in 45.5 overs
- J Root 55th Test fifty: 50 runs in 71 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: England 176/3 in 41.0 overs
- 4th wkt Partnership: 52 off 86 balls between J Root (31) and J Bairstow (21)
- England 153/3 in 37.1 overs
- Referral 2 (31.3 ovs): IND against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, IND: 1)
- Referral 1 (30.4 ovs): IND against J Root (LBW) Unsuccessful (ENG: 3, IND: 2)
- Tea: England 107/1 in 23.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 100 off 120 balls between A Lees (54) and Z Crawley (45)
- England 100/0 in 19.5 overs
- A Lees 2nd Test fifty: 51 runs in 44 balls (8x4) (0x6)
- Drinks: England 70/0 in 15.0 overs
- 1st wkt Partnership: 53 off 55 balls between A Lees (31) and Z Crawley (21)
- England 53/0 in 9.0 overs
- Innings Break: India 245/10 in 81.5 overs
- Lunch: India 229/7 in 73.0 overs
- R Jadeja dropped on 10 by J Anderson in 69.5 overs
- India 200/6 in 65.0 overs
- Drinks: India 190/5 in 59.2 overs
- R Pant 10th Test fifty: 52 runs in 76 balls (7x4) (0x6)
- R Pant dropped on 45 by Z Crawley in 56.3 overs
- India 152/3 in 52.0 overs
- JM Bairstow 11th Test hundred: 100 runs in 138 balls (12x4) (1x6)
- Drinks: England 325/3 in 69.0 overs
- J Root 28th Test hundred: 100 runs in 136 balls (14x4) (0x6)
- 4th wkt Partnership: 200 off 249 balls between J Root (97) and J Bairstow (92)
- England 300/3 in 64.4 overs
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| Player | Runs | Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Root ENG | 737 | 105.28 |
| Jonny Bairstow ENG | 404 | 50.50 |
| Rohit Sharma IND | 368 | 52.57 |
| Rishabh Pant IND | 349 | 38.77 |
| KL Rahul IND | 315 | 39.37 |
| Player | Wickets | Eco. |
|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah IND | 23 | 2.76 |
| Ollie Robinson ENG | 21 | 2.69 |
| James Anderson ENG | 21 | 2.32 |
| Mohammed Siraj IND | 18 | 3.87 |
| Mohammad Shami IND | 13 | 3.32 |
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