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IND vs ENG, 2024 - Test Live Commentary
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Well, with that we come to the end of our coverage of this second Test match between India and England where India finished the match on Day 4, winning it and levelling the series 1-1 as we move on to the third Test that starts on 15th of February at 9.30 am IST (4 am GMT). The series hangs in balance after two amazing Test matches. How will the series turn out? Is Virat Kohli joining the team back? Will we see the return of KL Rahul or Ravindra Jadeja? All these answers lie in front as India versus England Test series moves to its next chapter. Till then, it's a goodbye.
Jasprit Bumrah is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his brilliance with the ball. He starts by saying that he does not look at numbers. Further adds that as a youngster, he used to get excited looking at numbers but now it is an added baggage. Shares that as a youngster, yorker was the first delivery he learned. Mentions that he had seen the legends of the game in Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram and Zaheer Khan do it and he is happy to do it now. States that the team is through a transition so he feels that it is his responsibility to help the younger guys in any way he can. Says that he tries not to be a one-trick pony and assesses the situation and his options.
Rohit Sharma, the skipper of India talks about Jasprit Bumrah and calls him a champion player and what he has down for the team every time is not easy and he certainly looks better every passing day. When asked about Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit says that he is very humble and focused on his work and knows that every opportunity thrown at him is an important one and that's the way he bats. Rohit talks about the middle order to step up a bit more and convert the starts into big runs but at the end of the day, if the game is won, it's all good. The series till now has been really challenging and England has played really good cricket in the series. Ends by saying that they have a week to regroup and come back for the next Test match.
The skipper of England, Ben Stokes says that they had full belief coming into this last innings to chase it down. Feels that they get the best out of themselves in games with scoreboard pressure. Feels that it was another great game to be a part of. States that everyone in the dressing room is a quality player. Adds that they are good enough to go out there and decide their approach to getting the runs. Says that he absolutely loved captaining the inexperienced spinners. Reckons that the spinners showed a lot of maturity beyond the years. On James Anderson's efforts with the ball, he replies that he was amazing in this Test as was Jasprit Bumrah.
... THE PRESENTATION CEREMONY ...
India's double centurion of this Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal is in for a chat. He says that it is a wonderful feeling. Adds that it is one of the best moments to win a game for your country. Mentions that they were just focusing on their processes and felt that it went well. Shares that there were a few cracks and there was some seam movement as well. States that it was a bit hard to play in the fourth innings. On the difference in his approach while playing red-ball and white-ball cricket, he replies that it in Test cricket, he tries to play till the end while in white-ball games, he goes for it from the first ball and has an intent to score. Feels that the way Bumrah bowled was incredible. Ends by saying that his intent in the second innings was the same and he wanted to play out the new ball and build the innings.
Earlier in the game, after opting to bat first, India's openers started cautiously. Rohit Sharma fell early, but Jaiswal found his rhythm, supported briefly by Shubman Gill, who departed just before Lunch. Jaiswal reached his second Test century post-Lunch, while Iyer and Patidar failed to capitalize on their starts. Axar Patel, promoted up the order, showed promise but fell for 27. KS Bharat looked promising until his dismissal. Jaiswal remained composed, ending Day 1 unbeaten on 179 alongside Ashwin. Despite losing the toss, James Anderson and the spin quartet maintained discipline, preventing India from dominating on Day 1. Anderson set the tone early with precise bowling, claiming Gill's wicket before Lunch. Rehan Ahmed and debutant Shoaib Bashir applied pressure, with Hartley taking the only wicket in the second session. Rehan Ahmed dismissed Patidar post-tea, while Bashir removed Axar Patel, and Rehan got Bharat late in the day as India finished Day 1 at 336 for the loss of six wickets.
Day 2 commenced with India facing the daunting task of navigating through the tricky phase with the second new ball, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravichandran Ashwin standing firm at the crease. England quickly seized the initiative in the first session, swiftly wrapping up India's tail, but they could not stop Jaiswal from reaching his maiden double hundred in Test cricket. In pursuit of India's first-inning total of 396 runs, England's opening duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett showcased remarkable prowess, with Crawley particularly shining with an explosive knock of 76 runs off just 78 balls. Despite glimpses of promise from some English batters, they struggled to capitalise, falling victim to the relentless bowling of Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah's fiery spell saw him claim six crucial wickets, including his 150th Test scalp for India, effectively dismantling the core of England's batting lineup. Additionally, Kuldeep Yadav made significant contributions with three vital wickets, forming a formidable bowling partnership with Bumrah that left the English batters struggling. Ultimately, India's bowling dominance resulted in England being bowled out within just two sessions to take a lead of 143 runs.
On Day 3, India began with a significant 171-run lead, laying the groundwork for what promised to be a crucial day of play. Despite the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the partnership between Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer steadied India's innings. Gill's resilient century, complemented by Axar Patel's aggressive batting, propelled India's lead to a commanding 398 runs. England's spinners struggled to capitalize on the early wickets from James Anderson, with Tom Hartley and Rehan Ahmed eventually making crucial breakthroughs. Ben Stokes' strategic captaincy led to further wickets, restricting India to 255 in their second innings. In pursuit of a challenging target of 399 runs, England's openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett displayed resilience, keeping England's hopes alive despite Duckett's eventual departure. Crawley, along with Rehan Ahmed, ensured England ended the day with just one wicket down, setting the stage for what promised to be an intriguing final day of the Test match.
As the sun rose on Day 4 of the Test match between India and England, anticipation filled the air as both teams geared up for a pivotal day of cricket with India needing remaining while England were in pursuit of 332 runs. Sessions may not define a Test match, but the intensity of the first session hinted at the direction in which the match was headed, with India making significant strides by claiming five English wickets. England's innings began steadily, with Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed providing a solid start at the crease. However, their promising partnership was disrupted when Axar Patel struck early to dismiss Rehan Ahmed, giving India the breakthrough they needed. Crawley, resilient as ever, continued to anchor the innings with a superb knock, showcasing his batting prowess once again scoring 73 runs before he was sent by Kuldeep Yadav, credits to a brilliant review taken by India. Just when England seemed to be stabilizing, India struck crucial blows in the final moments before lunch. Ravichandran Ashwin, on the brink of a historic milestone with one wicket away from 500 Test wickets, dismantled the English middle order by removing Ollie Pope and Joe Root, exerting his dominance with the ball. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah's relentless pace and accuracy proved too much for Jonny Bairstow, who fell victim to an intriguing review decision. The lunch break saw England reeling at 194/6 after 42.4 overs, with their hopes pinned on the experienced Ben Stokes to guide them through troubled waters. However, India's impeccable fielding came to the fore as Shreyas Iyer executed a brilliant run-out to dismiss Stokes early in the post-lunch session, dealing a significant blow to England's aspirations of mounting a comeback. It was the partnership of Ben Foalks and Tom Hartley to be the highest in the innings. The duo added 55 runs before Ben Foalks fell to the brilliance of Jaspreet Bumrah. It did not take India time to pick up the remaining tail to secure a victory by 106 runs.
That's it, that's the end and India won the Second Test by 106 runs on Day 4 of the Test Match. After getting a massive first-innings lead, India never looked back and kept on piling up the score. England needed 399 runs in their second innings and have been bowled out for 292 by the mighty Indian bowling attack to level the series 1-1 after the Second Test. The daily summary of the Test match is coming up, stay tuned.
End Of The Over 69.2 : 292/10
1 Runs
- 1 LB 69.1
- W 69.2
T. Hartley
36 (47)
J. Anderson
5 (8)
J. Bumrah
17.2-4-46-3
69.2
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Tom Hartley OUT!
OUT! CLEANED HIM UP! THAT'S IT! All over for England! Jasprit Bumrah goes through the defence of Tom Hartley and finishes it off in his very own way! Stays around the wicket does Bumrah and bowls it on a hard length, slanting in, on the off-stump line, Tom Hartley stays put and looks to keep this one out with a straight bat. He shapes up to play for the ball angling in but this one nips away late and beats him all end up. It goes past the outside and clatters into the off-stump. Bumrah roars in delight to cap off what has been a Test to remember for him. All smiles in the Indian camp and the crowd will go home with smiles on their faces. India win by 106 runs and level the series at one game apiece!
69.1
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Jasprit Bumrah To James Anderson
Leg bye! Steams in from around the wicket and looks for the toe-crushing yorker, slips it down leg, on a full length, James Anderson fails to clip it away. The ball rolls off his pads to fine leg for a leg bye.
End Of The Over 69 : 291/9
6 Runs
- 168.1
- 068.2
- 068.3
- 068.4
- 168.5
- 468.6
T. Hartley
36 (46)
J. Anderson
5 (7)
R. Ashwin
18-2-72-3
68.6
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
FOUR! Nicely cut away! Shortens his length and bowls it closer to the off-stump line, Tom Hartley rocks back and cuts it late to get it right between backward point and short third man for a boundary.
68.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To James Anderson
That could have gone anywhere! Ashwin tosses it up and bowls it full, on off, James Anderson goes for the reverse sweep again but swings a bit early. Gets it off the gloves and it lobs well over Rohit Sharma at first slip for a run.
68.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To James Anderson
This is quicker through the air, fuller and on middle and leg, James Anderson gets his bat out in front of the pads and defends it on the leg side.
68.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To James Anderson
Goes wide of the crease and slows it up as well, drags the length back a bit and bowls it on middle, James Anderson prods forward and keeps it out.
68.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To James Anderson
Fires it in from around the wicket, James Anderson pulls out the reverse sweep and hits it hard but straight to backward point.
68.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Drops it short and on off, Tom Hartley goes back in his crease and cuts it wide of backward point for a single.
Ravichandran Ashwin (17-2-67-3) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 68 : 285/9
5 Runs
- 067.1
- 167.2
- W 67.3
- 067.4
- 067.5
- 467.6
J. Anderson
4 (3)
T. Hartley
31 (44)
M. Kumar
5-1-26-1
67.6
4
Mukesh Kumar To James Anderson
FOUR! A proper top-order batter shot from England's number 11! Kumar gets the ball to angle back in this time, fuller and on middle, James Anderson gets on the front foot and shows the full face of the bat and drives it to the right of mid on for a boundary.
67.5
0
Mukesh Kumar To James Anderson
And again! It leaves the batter again, on a good length, in the channel on off, James Anderson stays leg side of the ball and pokes at it, only to be beaten by the away movement.
67.4
0
Mukesh Kumar To James Anderson
Swtiches back to around the wicket for Anderson and bowls it just outside off, on a good length, James Anderson has a tentative push at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge.
James Anderson walks in to bat.
67.3
W
Mukesh Kumar To Shoaib Bashir OUT!
OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! Mukesh Kumar finally gets a wicket in this Test and he looks very relieved! Shoaib Bashir departs without troubling the scorers and India inch closer to a win! Mukesh bowls it full this time and makes the ball go away from the right-hander, on the sixth stump line, Shoaib Bashir could have left it alone but he prods forward to defend and pays the price. The ball nips away and catches the outside edge. The keeper, KS Bharat snaffles it safely for a straightforward catch.
67.2
1
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Bowls it from much closer to the stumps and angles it away, on a back of a length, around off, Tom Hartley uses the pace of the delivery and runs it down to third man for a run.
67.1
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Gets the ball to shape away from the left-hander, on a good length, outside off, Tom Hartley extends his arms and dabs it to a deepish cover-point.
End Of The Over 67 : 280/8
1 Runs
- 066.1
- 066.2
- 066.3
- 066.4
- 1 NB 66.5
- 066.5
- 066.6
S. Bashir
0 (7)
T. Hartley
30 (42)
J. Bumrah
17-4-46-2
66.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
This is at 139.8 clicks, on a good length, a hint of away movement, Shoaib Bashir has a waft at the delivery away from his body. The ball nips away late and beats Bashir on the outside edge.
66.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
Pace on this time, on a fuller length, on off, Shoaib Bashir stays rooted in his crease and pushes it from the crease to mid off.
66.5
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Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
NO BALL! Goes for the slower delivery but the ball slips out of his hand and drops beyond the tramline on off. Shoaib Bashir lets it go. The siren goes off as Bumrah has overstepped here.
66.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
At pace and at the stumps, on a length, Shoaib Bashir stays leg side of the ball and stays low with the low bounce to stab it down on the leg side.
66.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
Another loud shout for LBW but Rohit Sharma indicates that it was doing too much and they do not take the review! Tailing in sharply, on a hard length, on middle and leg, Shoaib Bashir gets caught in his crease and gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball seams back in to hit him on the back pad.
66.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
Goes searching for that magical delivery but errs in line as he drifts down leg, on a back of a length, Shoaib Bashir fails to get it away as the ball brushes his pads and goes on the bounce to the keeper.
66.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Shoaib Bashir
At 138 clicks, on a back of a length, on off, the ball keeps low but Shoaib Bashir does well to cover the line of the ball and keeps it out.
End Of The Over 66 : 279/8
4 Runs
- 065.1
- 065.2
- 4 B 65.3
- 065.4
- 065.5
- 065.6
T. Hartley
30 (42)
S. Bashir
0 (0)
M. Kumar
4-1-21-0
65.6
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Trifecta of plays and misses! Goes fuller on this occasion and invites Hartley for the drive, Tom Hartley gets lured into it and pushes at it away from his body. Luckily for him, the ball nips away enough to beat the bat.
65.5
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Mukesh Kumar is looking in good rhythm here! Keeps it in the channel on off at pace, on a good length, Tom Hartley fiddles at the delivery again, only for the ball to zip past his outside edge.
65.4
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
A confident appeal for caught behind but the umpire is unmoved! Mukesh Kumar is very confident and Rohit Sharma opts for the review after having a chat with KS Bharat. However, there is nothing on UltraEdge and it will stay as NOT OUT. Slants it in, on a back of a length, angling in, outside off, Tom Hartley pokes at the delivery and gets beaten on the outside edge. India lose their second review!
65.3
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Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
FOUR BYES! Whoa, that took off! Mukesh hits the deck hard and bowls it on a back of a length, angling in on middle and leg, the ball kicks off deck and zips past the batter. The keeper, KS Bharat flies away to his right but it goes further away to beat him.
65.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Targets the stumps, on a good length, Tom Hartley drives it nicely with a full face of the bat down the wicket. Mukesh Kumar gets a hand to it and it rolls away off his hands to mid on.
65.1
0
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and bowls it on a short of a length, around off, Tom Hartley waits on the back foot and stabs it down onto the deck.
The debutant, Shoaib Bashir comes out to the middle now.
End Of The Over 65 : 275/8
4 Runs
- 464.1
- 064.2
- 064.3
- 064.4
- 064.5
- W 64.6
B. Foakes
36 (69)
T. Hartley
30 (36)
J. Bumrah
16-4-45-2
64.6
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes OUT!
OUT! CAUGHT AND BOWLED! A slower ball and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance does it for India. Runs in hard and nicely rolls his fingers around the ball, pitching in right up on the off stump line. Ben Foakes takes a front foot out and looks to drive the ball but the chance of pace makes him hit it straight into the hands of Jasprit Bumrah who takes an easy catch on his follow through and gets rid of Ben Foakes.
64.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
On the pads, fast from the good length. Ben Foakes flicks it well to square leg.
64.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Pitches the ball a little up on the off stump. Ben Foakes takes the front foot out and blocks it well.
64.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Another ball staying low from that length around off. Ben Foakes covers the line of the ball and blocks it well.
64.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Bowls on the good length outside off. Ben Foakes drives the ball off the front foot straight to covers.
64.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
FOUR! What a welcome back to India's premium bowler! Jasprit Bumrah hits the length hard outside the off stump line and Ben Foakes runs his hands out, hitting it between the third slip and gully and the ball runs away to the third man fence.
Jasprit Bumrah (15-4-41-1) is back for a burst.
End Of The Over 64 : 271/7
2 Runs
- 163.1
- 063.2
- 063.3
- 063.4
- 063.5
- 163.6
B. Foakes
32 (63)
T. Hartley
30 (36)
M. Kumar
3-0-21-0
63.6
1
Mukesh Kumar To Ben Foakes
Fuller outside the off stump line. Ben Foakes takes the front foot out and punches the ball to the left of mid off and runs a single.
63.5
0
Mukesh Kumar To Ben Foakes
Hits the length on the stump line. Ben Foakes stays back and taps the ball back to Mukesh Kumar.
63.4
0
Mukesh Kumar To Ben Foakes
Holds the length back on the off stump. Ben Foakes stays back at the crease and blocks it off well.
63.3
0
Mukesh Kumar To Ben Foakes
Fuller on the off stump line. Ben Foakes takes the front foot out and punches the ball to covers.
63.2
0
Mukesh Kumar To Ben Foakes
Drifting down the leg side. Ben Foakes looks to flick it but misses the ball.
63.1
1
Mukesh Kumar To Tom Hartley
Pitches the ball up outside the off stump. Tom Hartley drives the ball to deep point and runs a single.
End Of The Over 63 : 269/7
8 Runs
- 162.1
- 462.2
- 162.3
- 162.4
- 062.5
- 162.6
T. Hartley
29 (35)
B. Foakes
31 (58)
R. Ashwin
17-2-66-3
62.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Flights the ball on the stumps. Tom Hartley plays a cover drive and runs a single.
62.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Rohit Sharma takes a blinder! England review! Ravichandran Ashwin comes from around the wicket angle and tosses the ball up on the middle stump line. Tom Hartley is already committed to playing the reverse sweep and swings his bat hard. The ball hits his arm and goes up in the air. Rohit Sharma runs across to his right from first slip and makes a full-length dive to grab the ball just in time and completes the catch. The umpire raises his finger and Tom Hartley takes a review! The UltraEdge shows no contact with the bat as the ball hits the forearm of Tom Hartley. Hartley is safe on the LBW count as well since it is umpire's call on impact and wickets. The decision is overturned to Not Out!
Is that out? Rohit Sharma has taken it and the Indians are celebrating. Tom Hartley has gone for the review though. The replays show that It has come off the forearm and the third umpire wants to check for LBW. It has come as umpire's call and the umpire had ruled it OUT for caught behind and not for LBW. There seems to be a lot of confusion between the Indian players and the umpires and the third umpire rechecks the UltraEdge to assess whether it has come off the back of the bat but it has come off the bat either. Tom Hartley survives!
62.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Just short at the stumps. Ben Foakes flicks the ball to deep square leg and runs a single.
62.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the off stump. Tom Hartley drives it back to Ravichandran Ashwin who misfields it and gives away a single.
62.2
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
FOUR! Short ball outside the line of the leg stump and Tom Hartley gets down on a knee and pulls it away fine towards the fine leg fence for a boundary.
62.1
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Pitched up on the stumps. Ben Foakes drives the ball to long on and takes a run.
End Of The Over 62 : 261/7
4 Runs
- 061.1
- 061.2
- 461.3
- 061.4
- 061.5
- 061.6
T. Hartley
23 (31)
B. Foakes
29 (56)
K. Yadav
15-0-60-1
61.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Flighted ball on the off stump. Tom Hartley takes a long stride out and taps it back.
61.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Too full on the stumps. Tom Hartley drives the ball back to the bowler.
61.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the off stump. Tom Hartley tries a reverse sweep but hits it to Rohit Sharma at slip on the bounce.
61.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
FOUR! Gets the outside edge but falls short! Runs away to the fence. Kuldeep Yadav gets the ball to turn and from off stump and Tom Hartley stays inside the crease and looks to block it, but gets an outside edge falling inbetween Rohit Sharma and KS Bharat and the ball runs away to the third man fence
61.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Short ball outside the off stump line. Tom Hartley stays back and tucks the ball to covers.
61.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Just short at the stumps. Tom Hartley stays back and blocks it off.
End Of The Over 61 : 257/7
3 Runs
- 060.1
- 160.2
- 060.3
- 060.4
- 260.5
- 060.6
B. Foakes
29 (56)
T. Hartley
19 (25)
R. Ashwin
16-2-58-3
60.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Just short at the stumps, bouncing extra. Ben Foakes stays on the crease and plays it off well.
60.5
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Fuller on the off stump. Ben Foakes looks to block it but gets an outside edge running to the third man area for a couple.
60.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Pitches the ball up on the stumps. Ben Foakes flicks the ball to short mid-wicket.
60.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Fuller on the off stump. Ben Foakes blocks it off the front foot.
60.2
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Just short at the stumps. Tom Hartley stays back and punches the ball to long on for a single.
60.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the off stump. Tom Hartley takes the front foot out and blocks it.
End Of The Over 60 : 254/7
7 Runs
- 159.1
- 059.2
- 059.3
- 159.4
- 459.5
- 159.6
T. Hartley
18 (23)
B. Foakes
27 (52)
K. Yadav
14-0-56-1
59.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Just short on the off stump. Tom Hartley gets an outside edge towards the backward point area for a single.
59.5
4
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
FOUR! Cut away late for a boundary. Kuldeep Yadav drags another one short outside the off stump line and Tom Hartley gets deep in the crease and cuts the ball very late and gets it run down the third man boundary into the fence.
59.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Just short at the pads of Ben Foakes who stays back and flicks the ball to deep square leg for a single.
59.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Goes further up outside the off stump. Ben Foakes drives the ball straight to covers.
59.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Tossed up on the off stump. Ben Foakes takes a long stride out and blocks it off.
59.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
Short and wide, cut away for a single to sweepers.
End Of The Over 59 : 247/7
2 Runs
- 1 LB 58.1
- 058.2
- 058.3
- 058.4
- 158.5
- 058.6
B. Foakes
26 (49)
T. Hartley
12 (20)
R. Ashwin
15-2-55-3
58.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Fuller on the off stump. Ben Foakes blocks it off the front foot.
58.5
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the stumps. Tom Hartley taps the ball to the left of mid-wicket and runs a quick single.
58.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Zips past the outside edge. Ravichandran Ashwin tosses the ball up on the off stump and gets it to leave the batter. Tom Hartley gets beaten.
58.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Flights one up on the stumps. Tom Hartley comes out and flicks the ball straight to mid-wicket.
58.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the stumps. Tom Hartley blocks it off well.
58.1
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Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Floats on the leg stump line. Ben Foakes gets a hit on the thigh pads and runs a single from short fine leg as a leg bye.
DRINKS! England have lost the crucial wicket of Ben Stokes to a brilliant run out by Shreyas Iyer. It's Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley at the crease as England are 245/7 and still in need of 154 runs. India is now just 3 wickets away from making the series 1-1. The players taking Drinks and will resume play shortly. Stay Tuned.
End Of The Over 58 : 245/7
3 Runs
- 057.1
- 157.2
- 157.3
- 057.4
- 157.5
- 057.6
T. Hartley
11 (16)
B. Foakes
26 (47)
K. Yadav
13-0-49-1
57.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
This is bowled quicker from Kuldeep and flatter as well, Tom Hartley gets caught in his crease but does well to get his bat in line of the ball to keep it out on the leg side.
57.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Turning into the batter, short and into the pads, Ben Foakes works it round the corner on the leg side for a run.
57.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Drops it short, on middle and leg, Ben Foakes waits on the back foot and nudges it to square leg.
57.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Tom Hartley
At 80.6 clicks, full and on middle and leg, Tom Hartley clears his front leg and drills it hard to long on for a run.
57.2
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
A bit too full from Kuldeep, on off, Ben Foakes eases it to long off and rotates the strike.
57.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
This one keeps straight, short and on off, Ben Foakes plays for the turn and gets beaten on the outside edge.
End Of The Over 57 : 242/7
4 Runs
- 056.1
- 056.2
- 056.3
- 456.4
- 056.5
- 056.6
T. Hartley
10 (14)
B. Foakes
24 (43)
R. Ashwin
14-2-54-3
56.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
More flight on this one and fuller, on off, Tom Hartley prods forward to keep it out.
56.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Flatter and at the stumps from Ashwin, Tom Hartley defends it right under his eyes and onto the deck it goes.
56.4
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
FOUR! Tom Hartley uses his feet again and gets the reward! Ashwin gives the ball air and bowls it on middle and leg, Tom Hartley skips down the track and thumps it to the right of long on for a boundary.
56.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
A bit quicker but the length is the same, on off, Tom Hartley watchfully pushes it back to the bowler.
56.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Short and around off, Tom Hartley rocks back and pats it back to the bowler.
56.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Half a shout for LBW but turned down! Ravichandran Ashwin looks confident through and Rohit Sharma sends it upstairs! The keeper, KS Bharat thinks that the impact is outside off. The front on replays roll in and it shows that it has missed the back pad and it has clearly come off the bat. The UltraEdge confirms the same and India lose their review. Angling in, short and on off, Tom Hartley gets rushed but does well to get both his pads out of the way and defends it on the off side.
End Of The Over 56 : 238/7
6 Runs
- 055.1
- 055.2
- 055.3
- 055.4
- 655.5
- 055.6
B. Foakes
24 (43)
T. Hartley
6 (8)
K. Yadav
12-0-46-1
55.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Compensates by dropping it short, around off, Ben Foakes rocks back and dabs it from the crease to point.
55.5
6
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
SIX! What a way to go past 1000 runs in Test cricket! Kuldeep lobs it up to the batter, full and on off, right in the slot, Ben Foakes gets down on one knee and nails the slog sweep over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.
55.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
A bit too full from Kuldeep, on off, Ben Foakes firms the drive along the ground but straight back at the bowler.
55.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Dishes out a googly, short and around off, Ben Foakes goes back in his crease and punches it to extra cover.
55.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Sliding across, full and on off, Ben Foakes leans on it and plays it to cover.
55.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Gives the ball air nicely, full and on off, Ben Foakes knocks it firmly but straight to short mid off.
End Of The Over 55 : 232/7
6 Runs
- 054.1
- 054.2
- 054.3
- 654.4
- 054.5
- 054.6
T. Hartley
6 (8)
B. Foakes
18 (37)
R. Ashwin
13-2-50-3
54.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Beaten! Shorter and turning away, on off, Tom Hartley hangs back to keep it out but the ball spins away and shoots a bit to go past the outside edge.
54.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
This is fuller, on off, Tom Hartley prods forward to keep it out.
54.4
6
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
SIX! Clean strike to a bowler who is on 499 Test wickets! Tosses it up does Ashwin, full and on middle and leg, Tom Hartley shimmies down the track and swings cleanly to smoke it over wide long on for a biggie.
54.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Pushes it through, full and on leg, Tom Hartley goes back and stabs it down on the leg side.
54.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Follows the batter as he bowls it on a length at him, Tom Hartley steps out but can only push it to mid on.
54.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Angling into the left-hander, short and on middle, Tom Hartley stays leg side of the ball and defends it on the off side.
End Of The Over 54 : 226/7
6 Runs
- 053.1
- 053.2
- 453.3
- 053.4
- 253.5
- 053.6
B. Foakes
18 (37)
T. Hartley
0 (2)
K. Yadav
11-0-40-1
53.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Bowls the googly, full and around off, Ben Foakes gets a good stride in and dabs it down on the off side.
53.5
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
On the pads, stays very low. Ben Foakes gets back in the crease and adjusts to the low bounce just in time to get an under edge running down to the fine leg area. The batters come back for a second run this time.
53.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Just short at the stumps. Ben Foakes stays back and blocks it back to Kuldeep Yadav.
53.3
4
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Overpitched and driven through covers. Kuldeep Yadav tosses the ball up outside the line of the off stump and Ben Foakes takes a long stride forward to cover the line and drives the ball hard with good timing, along the ground. The ball beats covers to his right and runs away to the boundary.
53.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Flights the ball up, lands on the leg stump line, fuller. Ben Foakes takes a foot out and drives the ball back to Kuldeep Yadav.
53.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Just short outside the off stump. Ben Foakes stays back and taps it down to point.
End Of The Over 53 : 220/7
3 Runs
- 052.1
- 3 LB 52.2
- 052.3
- W 52.4
- 052.5
- 052.6
T. Hartley
0 (2)
B. Foakes
12 (31)
R. Ashwin
12-2-44-3
52.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Pitches the ball up on the middle stump line. Tom Hartley taps it straight back to Ravichandran Ashwin to end an eventful over for India.
52.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Tom Hartley
Fuller on the stumps. Tom Hartley blocks it off the front foot.
Tom Hartley walks out to bat.
52.4
W
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! Shreyas Iyer, you beauty! That should be the game for India! A body blow to England as their skipper pays the price for being lazy! Ashwin floats it up from around the wicket and bowls it full, on middle and leg, Ben Foakes presses forward to defend it away. Gets an inside edge onto the pads and it rolls to square leg. A yes-no situation for the single and Foakes is a bit late to get off the blocks. It is still an easy run but Ben Stokes is very casual in his approach and jogs most part of that run. He realises that the throw is coming at his end but the horse has bolted already. Shreyas Iyer swoops in and picks the ball up with hi right hand. He fires in a throw at the batting end and hits despite having only one stump to aim at. The replays show that Stokes had no part of his bat inside the crease when the throw hits the stumps. The Indian players gather around Shreyas Iyer and the crowd is as delighted as anything. India three wickets away now from making it 1-1!
Is that OUT? Shreyas Iyer with sheer brilliance in the field!
52.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Angling away, on off, flatter as well, Ben Foakes gets on the front foot and defends it nicely.
52.2
lb
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Stokes
Three leg byes! Full and sliding down leg, Ben Stokes goes for the sweep but misses out as the ball races away off his pads. Kuldeep Yadav covers good ground to his left and flicks the ball to prevent it from reaching the boundary. Three runs taken.
52.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Stokes
Coming in with the angle, short and on middle, Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 52 : 217/6
1 Runs
- 151.1
- 051.2
- 051.3
- 051.4
- 051.5
- 051.6
B. Foakes
12 (29)
B. Stokes
11 (27)
K. Yadav
10-0-34-1
51.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Dishes out the googly and gets a bit of extra bounce on this one, short and on middle, Ben Foakes picks it late but does pick it and rides the bounce to keep it out.
51.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Fires it in again, around off, Ben Foakes gets half-forward and knocks it to cover.
51.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
This is quicker and fuller, on off, Ben Foakes plays for the turn but the ball keeps straight and catches outside edge and it rolls to point.
51.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Tosses it up nicely, full and around off, Ben Foakes plays it late and guides it to backward point.
51.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
This is a bit short and on the off-stump line, Ben Foakes rocks back and stabs it down on the off side.
51.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Quicker through the air and fuller, on middle, Ben Stokes presses forward and defends it out. Gets an inside edge that rolls to square leg for a single.
Halt! Ben Stokes calls for some fluids and a towel. England have not lost any wicket in the first half hour of the session. Ben Foakes and Ben Stokes have added 23 runs so far and are looking comfortable at the crease. England now need 186 runs to win the match.
End Of The Over 51 : 216/6
2 Runs
- 050.1
- 050.2
- 050.3
- 150.4
- 050.5
- 150.6
B. Stokes
10 (26)
B. Foakes
12 (24)
R. Ashwin
11-1-44-3
50.6
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Stokes
Buzzers! Sees the batter advance and drags his length back, short and on middle and leg, Ben Stokes is caught in two minds and looks to defend it back to the bowler. The ball sneaks past the inside edge and rolls off the pads to point. A bit of hesitation about the single and Stokes gets sent back. Shreyas Iyer hits the stumps at the batting end but Stokes is in by then. The ball deflects off the stumps to deep square leg, allowing a single.
50.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Stokes
Pushes it through, flatter and on the pads, Ben Stokes goes on the back foot and pushes it to mid on.
50.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Oh..edgy! Tosses it up and invites Foakes for the drive, Ben Foakes leans on it for the drive but the ball spins to catch the inside edge and it rolls down to short fine leg for a run.
50.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
This is at the stumps, full in length, Ben Foakes gets right forward to play it back to the bowler.
50.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Sliding across the batter, full and on off, Ben Foakes lunges and drives it to cover.
50.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Ben Foakes
Starts off with a flighted delivery from around the wicket, Ben Foakes uses his feet and takes it on the full to knock it to mid on.
End Of The Over 50 : 214/6
4 Runs
- 049.1
- 049.2
- 049.3
- 049.4
- 049.5
- 449.6
B. Stokes
9 (24)
B. Foakes
11 (20)
K. Yadav
9-0-33-1
49.6
4
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
FOUR! Oh, no! A misfield and Rohit Sharma isn't pleased one bit! Kuldeep bowls it short and around off, a hint of turn, Ben Stokes hangs back and punches it along the ground in front of square on the off side. Axar Patel in the deep, runs around to his left but fails to get down low enough. The ball goes through his hands and trickles into the fence.
49.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Lands a googly, short and on middle, Ben Stokes picks it early and rocks back to pat it back to the bowler.
49.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Flatter delivery, on off, Ben Stokes goes back to a delivery which he should have played on the front foot but he does well to dab it to point.
49.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Gives the ball air and bowls it full, on off and middle, Ben Stokes gets a stride in and defends it on the off side.
49.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
A bit too full from Kuldeep, on the pads, Ben Stokes gets his bat out in front of the pads and pushes it back to the bowler.
49.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
At 84.7 clicks, at the stumps, Ben Stokes prods forward and smothers the spin well.
End Of The Over 49 : 210/6
4 Runs
- 048.1
- 448.2
- 048.3
- 048.4
- 048.5
- 048.6
B. Foakes
11 (20)
B. Stokes
5 (18)
J. Bumrah
15-4-41-1
48.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Dishes it out in the channel on off, on a short of a length, Ben Foakes presents a straight bat and blocks it out soldiy from the crease.
48.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
This is on a shortish length, over middle, Ben Foakes hops and rides the bounce to nudge it to mid-wicket.
48.4
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Rushes the batter again by bowling it on a hard length, on off, Ben Foakes gets on top of the bounce and stabs it down onto the deck.
48.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Beats the bat yet again! Slants this one in from over the wicket, on a good length, on the fifth stump line, Ben Foakes is forced to play at it due to the angle. The ball holds its line and whizzes past the outside edge.
48.2
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Edged but it goes all along the ground for a boundary! This is on a back of a length again, on off, Ben Foakes does not push at it with hard hands and defends it at it late. Gets an outside edge that goes past gully for a boundary.
48.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Bowls it with a scrambled seam, on a back of a length, outside off, Ben Foakes pokes at the away going delivery and is lucky not to edge this one behind.
End Of The Over 48 : 206/6
3 Runs
- 147.1
- 047.2
- 047.3
- 147.4
- 047.5
- 147.6
B. Foakes
7 (14)
B. Stokes
5 (18)
K. Yadav
8-0-29-1
47.6
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Shortens his length and gets the ball to turn in, on the pads, Ben Foakes works it with the turn to deep square leg for a single.
47.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Gives the ball air and this is fuller as well, on middle, Ben Foakes gets on the front foot nicely and blocks it out.
47.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Bowls it shorter and angling in, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes rocks back and nudges it wide of short mid-wicket for a single.
47.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
On a fullish length, on middle and leg, Ben Stokes flicks it away off his pads but straight to short mid-wicket.
47.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Nicely tossed up and gets the ball to drift and then turn away, full and on middle, Ben Stokes does well to smother the spin there.
47.1
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Floats it up, full and on off, Ben Foakes firms the drive towards the non-striker. Ben Stokes fails to get his right boot out of the way in time and gets hit. The ball rolls away off his boot to the right of mid off, allowing a single.
End Of The Over 47 : 203/6
5 Runs
- 446.1
- 046.2
- 046.3
- 146.4
- 046.5
- 046.6
B. Stokes
4 (15)
B. Foakes
5 (11)
J. Bumrah
14-4-37-1
46.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
Keeps it on a back of a length, outside off, Ben Stokes dabs it down from the crease to gully.
46.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
Beaten! Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander and bowls it on a back of a length, around off, a bit of inward movement, Ben Stokes pushes at it tentatively as the ball seams back in and goes under the bat. It wobbles on its way to the keeper, KS Bharat who collets it well to his right.
46.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Hurls it in at 139.6 clicks, fuller in length, on off, Ben Foakes presses forward and knocks it to the left of mid off for a quick single.
46.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Angling in, top of off, on a hard length, Ben Foakes covers the line of the ball and defends it onto the deck again.
46.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Drags his length back and bowls it on off, Ben Foakes waits back in his crease and blocks it out with a straight bat.
46.1
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
FOUR! Nicely done and Ben Foakes is away! Tries to get the ball thud into the pads but this is a bit too full, on middle, Ben Foakes stays balanced and clips it between mid-wicket and mid on for a boundary. England now need less than 200!
End Of The Over 46 : 198/6
2 Runs
- 245.1
- 045.2
- 045.3
- 045.4
- 045.5
- 045.6
B. Stokes
4 (13)
B. Foakes
0 (7)
K. Yadav
7-0-26-1
45.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Another one that keeps low! A rank hop from Kuldeep Yadav, on off and middle, there to be put away, Ben Stokes shapes up to get the pull away but the ball stops in the surface and does not rise. Stokes toe-ends his shot back to the bowler.
45.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Skidding on, short and on leg, Ben Stokes hangs back to whip it away on the leg side. The ball keeps low and scoots through to hit him on the front pad. Not much of an appeal from India as the ball had clearly pitched outside leg.
45.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
That is going to hurt! Kuldeep bowls it a bit too short and slower, on off, Ben Stokes goes on the back foot in a flash and cracks it hard. The substitute fielder, Sarfaraz Khan at silly point takes evasive action as he leaps to get out of the ball's way and cops a blow on the right boot.
45.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Bowls it short and at the stumps, Ben Stokes rocks back and stabs it down onto the deck.
45.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
A bit too full, on off, Ben Stokes hits it hard down the wicket but can't get it past Kuldeep Yadav.
45.1
2
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Kuldeep bowls it short and on middle and leg, Ben Stokes goes deep in his crease and rolls his wrists to pull it in front of square on the leg side for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 45 : 196/6
1 Runs
- 044.1
- 044.2
- 044.3
- 144.4
- 044.5
- 044.6
B. Foakes
0 (7)
B. Stokes
2 (7)
J. Bumrah
13-4-32-1
44.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
There's that in dipper from Bumrah, fuller in length and tailing back in, on middle, Ben Foakes' head falls over on the off side but he does enough to clip it to mid-wicket.
44.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
That took off! Hits the deck hard does Bumrah and hurls it at 141 clicks with an upright seam, this takes off after hitting a crack, outside off, Ben Foakes has a feel for the delivery initially but withdraws his bat at the last moment and lets the ball go.
44.4
1
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
A bit too straight from Bumrah, on the pads, on a back of a length, Ben Stokes helps it away off his pads down to fine leg and gets to the other end.
44.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
This is on the sixth stump line, on a hard length, on off, Ben Stokes shuffles a bit and watchfully lifts his bat to leave the ball alone.
44.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
Angles it into the left-hander, on a back of a length, on the fifth stump line, Ben Stokes gets caught in his crease as he looks to present a straight bat to keep it out. The ball keeps low and sneaks under the bat.
44.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Stokes
Comes from around the wicket for the left-hander, on a good length, in the channel on off, left alone by Ben Stokes.
End Of The Over 44 : 195/6
1 Runs
- 043.1
- 043.2
- 143.3
- 043.4
- 043.5
- 043.6
B. Foakes
0 (5)
B. Stokes
1 (3)
K. Yadav
6-0-24-1
43.6
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Drops it short now and flatter as well, on middle, Ben Foakes hangs back and stabs it down onto the deck.
43.5
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Offers flight again, full and on middle and leg, Ben Foakes prods forward and defends it well.
43.4
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Foakes
Beaten! Serves a googly, full and on off, Ben Foakes gets his bat out in front and plays for the ball turning into him. He fails to pick the googly as the ball spins away and kicks up to beat the bat.
43.3
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Loops it up, full and on the pads, Ben Stokes takes his front foot out and clips it against the turn to the left of mid on for a single to get off the mark.
43.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Gives the ball more air and bowls it at 84 clicks, on off, Ben Stokes opts to stay on the back foot and keeps it out on the off side.
43.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Ben Stokes
Starts off with a flighted delivery, full and around off, Ben Stokes presses forward and smothers the spin as he defends it to silly point.
Kuldeep Yadav will start the attack from the other end for India.
End Of The Over 43 : 194/6
0 Runs
- 042.1
- 042.2
- 042.3
- W 42.4
- 042.5
- 042.6
B. Foakes
0 (2)
B. Stokes
0 (0)
J. Bumrah
12-4-31-1
42.6
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
A bit of away shape from the right-hander, on a good length, around off, Ben Foakes extends his arms and covers the line of the ball to guide it to backward point. A wicket-maiden from Jasprit Bumrah!
42.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Ben Foakes
Begins at 133.2 clicks, on a short of a length, on off, Ben Foakes hangs back in his crease and defends it right under his eyeline on the off side.
We are back! England walked into LUNCH at 194/6 and still need 205 runs to win the Test match. Ben Foakes joins Ben Stokes, the skipper of England, both without facing a ball walk in to bat. India need 4 wickets to win the Test match and the players led by Rohit Sharma walk out to the field. Jasprit Bumrah comes up to finish his 2 balls after LUNCH for India. Let's Play!
... DAY 4, SECOND SESSION ...
LUNCH! Joyful India take Lunch on DAY 4! Sessions do not define the Test match they say, but this session has gotten us very close to deciding where the match is going as India took 5 English wickets in the session. England right now are 194/6 after 42.4 overs and have been pushed on the backfoot in the second hour of the morning. Zak Crawley and Rehan Ahmed started well before Axar Patel sent back Rehan Ahmed. Zak Crawley went on to play a superb knock once again scorning 73 runs and keeping the innings together, but he was sent back too, thanks to a brilliant review by India in the final minutes before LUNCH. The England middle order was destroyed by Ravichandran Ashwin who now stands one wicket away from 500 TEST Wickets, getting rid of 3 England batters. Jasprit Bumrah was brilliant too in the first spell but came back even better in the second, dismissing Jonny Bairstow, another interesting review, which led us to an early LUNCH. England's last hope hangs on Ben Stokes who is now at the crease and has not faced a single ball, along with Ben Foakes, who hasn't done much with the bat yet, in the series. Ben Stokes has done this before for England and will be looking to back himself in pulling another howitzer. Right now, England needs 205 runs and India needs 4 wickets to win the Test match as players take LUNCH. Is the Test ending with another Ben Stokes classic? Or will the Indian bowlers finish things off in this session? Let's find out when we come back after Lunch.
42.4
W
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow OUT!
OUT! Given LBW! The finger goes up and India celebrate! Jonny Bairstow has a word with Ben Stokes at the other end and takes the review! It nipped back in sharply to trap Baristow in front and he looks gone for all money! Nothing on UltraEdge and it is clipping the leg stump on Ball Tracking. It is umpire's call and the on-field decision will stand. India go bang, bang just before Lunch and they find themselves in a commanding position! Bumrah stays from over the wicket and bowls it on a good length, tailing back in, on middle and leg, Jonny Bairstow stays leg side of the ball and opens himself up to access the off side. He fails to account for the inward movement and the ball jags back in to hit him above the knee roll on the back leg and it was enough to send him on his way. That will be LUNCH on DAY 4!
42.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Bowls on a good length on the stumps. Jonny Bairstow stays inside the line of the ball and blocks it off.
42.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Hits the deck hard, with pace. Jonny Bairstow lets it go as it is way outside the off stump.
42.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Hits the length outside the line of the off stump. Jonny Bairstow takes a front foot out and lets the ball go through.
Ben Stokes, England skipper walks in to bat.
End Of The Over 42 : 194/5
2 Runs
- 041.1
- 041.2
- 041.3
- 141.4
- 141.5
- W 41.6
Z. Crawley
73 (132)
J. Bairstow
26 (32)
K. Yadav
5-0-23-1
41.6
W
Kuldeep Yadav To Zak Crawley OUT!
OUT! LBW! Excellent review and what a time to get it right! India get the wicket they desperately wanted and it is a massive blow to England just before Lunch! Kuldeep stays over the wicket and bowls it short and around the leg-stump line, Zak Crawley goes on the back foot to clip it away but misses to get pinged on the front pad. It looks to be turning sharply down leg and the umpire does not raise his finger. After a contemplation, Rohit Sharma goes for the review with not much left on the timer. Nothing on UltraEdge and the Ball Tracking shows that the ball is not doing much and it is three reds on Ball Tracking. India are thrilled to bits and England have now lost half their side with still 205 runs away from victory!
41.5
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Jonny Bairstow
Short and a bit of turn into the right-hander, on middle and leg, Jonny Bairstow works it with the turn towards backward square leg for a run.
41.4
1
Kuldeep Yadav To Zak Crawley
Floats it up now, full and on the pads, Zak Crawley gets down and sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
41.3
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Zak Crawley
This is fired in now, full and on off, Zak Crawley presses forward and dead-bats it onto the deck.
41.2
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Zak Crawley
Beaten! Nicely tosses it up, full and around off, Zak Crawley reaches out in front and goes for the slog sweep but it is the googly from Kuldeep and it bounces a bit to go over the bat.
41.1
0
Kuldeep Yadav To Zak Crawley
Starts off a bit short, on off, Zak Crawley gets forward and defends it back to the bowler.
End Of The Over 41 : 192/4
8 Runs
- 040.1
- 040.2
- 040.3
- 440.4
- 040.5
- 440.6
J. Bairstow
25 (31)
Z. Crawley
72 (127)
J. Bumrah
11-3-31-0
40.6
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Hit with authority! Lands it on a back of a length, around off, Jonny Bairstow waits on it and cracks it past point for four more runs.
40.5
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Hurls it on a length, at the stumps, Jonny Bairstow knocks it from the crease to mid on.
40.4
4
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Gets it through! Good-length delivery, on the fifth stump line, Jonny Bairstow gets on the front foot and drives it on the up. He manages to beat the diving cover fielder to his right for a boundary.
40.3
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Serves it in the channel on off, on a short of a length, Jonny Bairstow plays it late and opens the bat face to steer it to backward point.
40.2
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Bowls it short and wide outside off, this one keeps low, Jonny Bairstow adjusts well to cut it along the ground to backward point.
40.1
0
Jasprit Bumrah To Jonny Bairstow
Starts from over the wicket and bowls it at 137.1 clicks, on a hard length, around off, Jonny Bairstow waits on the back foot and stabs it down onto the deck.
Jasprit Bumrah (10-3-23-0) comes back into the attack.
End Of The Over 40 : 184/4
0 Runs
- 039.1
- 039.2
- 039.3
- 039.4
- 039.5
- 039.6
Z. Crawley
72 (127)
J. Bairstow
17 (25)
A. Patel
14-1-75-1
39.6
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Delivers it full now, at the stumps, Zak Crawley gets right on the front foot and pushes it back to the bowler.
39.5
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Slanting into the pads, fuller in length, nudged off the front foot to mid-wicket.
39.4
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
A bit of air on this one, full and on middle, Zak Crawley reaches out in front to block it out down the wicket.
39.3
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Full and on off, Zak Crawley dead-bats it onto the deck.
39.2
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Coming in with the angle, full and on off, Zak Crawley presses forward to block it out.
39.1
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Short and angling in, on off, Zak Crawley hangs back and defends it on the off side solidly.
End Of The Over 39 : 184/4
9 Runs
- 438.1
- 038.2
- 138.3
- 038.4
- 438.5
- 038.6
J. Bairstow
17 (25)
Z. Crawley
72 (121)
R. Ashwin
10-1-42-3
38.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
This is short again, on off, Jonny Bairstow goes on the back foot and gets on top of the bounce to punch it to cover.
38.5
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Way too short and Jonny Bairstow jumps all over it! This is short and slower, on off, Jonny Bairstow backs away and hammers it in front of square on the off side for a boundary.
38.4
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
Half a shout for LBW but it has struck outside off! Full and angling away, around off, Jonny Bairstow goes for the paddle but misses as the ball skids through to go past the bat and hit him low on the front pad.
38.3
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Serves it full now, full and on middle, Zak Crawley knocks it to long on and rotates the strike.
38.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Sees the batter advance and slides it across, flatter and on off, Zak Crawley advances early but recovers well to keep it out on the off side.
38.1
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
FOUR! Good use of the feet! Tosses it up, full and around off, Zak Crawley shimmies down the track and takes it on the half-volley. Does not allow the ball to turn and firms the drive to the right of mid off for a boundary.
End Of The Over 38 : 175/4
1 Runs
- 037.1
- 037.2
- 137.3
- 037.4
- 037.5
- 037.6
J. Bairstow
13 (22)
Z. Crawley
67 (118)
A. Patel
13-0-75-1
37.6
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Whoa...more turn! Drops it short and outside off, Jonny Bairstow shapes up to cut it away but gets taken aback by the turn on that one as the ball spins away a long way to go past the bat.
37.5
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Coming in with the arm, full and on off, Jonny Bairstow plays it off the front foot on the off side.
37.4
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Fires it in, short and on off and middle, Jonny Bairstow stays leg side of the ball and punches it off the back foot to cover.
37.3
1
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
This is fuller and on off, Zak Crawley eases it to long off and gets to the other end.
37.2
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Darts this one in, full and on the off-stump line, Zak Crawley presses forward and plays it back to the bowler.
37.1
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Oh, my word? How did that miss the off-stump? Slows it up and bowls it around off, a bit short, Zak Crawley gets drawn forward and looks to nudge it away. The ball grips in the surface and goes past the outside edge and just over the off-stump.
End Of The Over 37 : 174/4
7 Runs
- 236.1
- 036.2
- 036.3
- 136.4
- 036.5
- 436.6
J. Bairstow
13 (19)
Z. Crawley
66 (115)
R. Ashwin
9-1-33-3
36.6
4
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! In the gap! A bit too full from Ashwin, at the stumps, Jonny Bairstow gets into a good position nice and early and sweeps it behind square on the leg side for a boundary.
36.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
Shorter and quicker, on off, Jonny Bairstow goes on the back foot and defends it with a straight bat.
36.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Loops it up nicely, a bit too full though, on middle, Zak Crawley clears his front leg and knocks it to wide long on for a single.
36.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Floats it up, full and on middle, Zak Crawley prods forward to defend but fails to get the pitch of it. The ball shoots up and hits the upper half of the bat
36.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Flighted delivery, slower as well, on middle, Zak Crawley uses his feet to clip it away but gets beaten in the flight and gets an inside edge onto the pads.
36.1
2
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
At 94.8 clicks, full and on middle, not much turn, Zak Crawley gets down and rolls his wrists to sweep it to the right of deep square leg for a couple of runs.
End Of The Over 36 : 167/4
1 Runs
- 035.1
- 035.2
- 135.3
- 035.4
- 035.5
- 035.6
J. Bairstow
9 (17)
Z. Crawley
63 (111)
A. Patel
12-0-74-1
35.6
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Fractionally short and just outside off, Jonny Bairstow goes back in his crease and gets rushed but does well to stay low with the low bounce and dabs it to point.
35.5
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
This is around the middle and leg stump line, fuller in length, Jonny Bairstow defends it well with a straight bat.
35.4
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Continues to fire it in, at the stumps, on a length, Jonny Bairstow pushes it to cover.
35.3
1
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Angling into the right-hander, at the stumps, Zak Crawley wrists it in front of square on the leg side for a single.
35.2
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Sliding down leg, fuller in length, Zak Crawley misses the tickle off the front foot.
35.1
0
Axar Patel To Zak Crawley
Coming in with the arm again, full and on middle, Zak Crawley prods forward to defend it with a straight bat.
End Of The Over 35 : 166/4
1 Runs
- 034.1
- 034.2
- 034.3
- 134.4
- 034.5
- 034.6
J. Bairstow
9 (14)
Z. Crawley
62 (108)
R. Ashwin
8-1-26-3
34.6
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
A bit too straight from Ashwin, on the pads, flatter as well, Jonny Bairstow gets his bat out in front of the pads to stab it down on the leg side.
34.5
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Jonny Bairstow
Angling away, full and around off, Jonny Bairstow presses forward to smother the spin but this one goes on with the angle to beat him on the outside edge.
34.4
1
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Just past short leg! Loops it up, full and on middle and leg, Zak Crawley closes the bat face and works it to the right of Sarfaraz Khan at short leg for a single.
34.3
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Tosses the ball up, landing on the off stump line. Zak Crawley offers a front foot dfeence.
34.2
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Bowls the ball fuller on the off stump line. Zak Crawley takes a long stride forward and blocks it off.
34.1
0
Ravichandran Ashwin To Zak Crawley
Close but not close enough! Sliding across the batter, full and outside off, Zak Crawley goes for the drive as he reaches out in front. He gets beaten on the angle and loses his balance a bit. KS Bharat takes the bails off in a flash but Crawley had his back leg grounded inside the crease.
End Of The Over 34 : 165/4
9 Runs
- 133.1
- 233.2
- 033.3
- 433.4
- 033.5
- 233.6
J. Bairstow
9 (12)
Z. Crawley
61 (104)
A. Patel
11-0-73-1
33.6
2
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Short and around off, Jonny Bairstow makes room and dabs it to the left of deep cover for a couple of runs more.
33.5
0
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
Oh..so close! Gets the ball to hold its line this time from around the wicket, just outside off, Jonny Bairstow plays for the ball angling in but this one goes away and beats him on the outside edge.
33.4
4
Axar Patel To Jonny Bairstow
FOUR! Timed it beautifully! This is flatter and fuller, around off, Jonny Bairstow stays leg side of the ball and times the drive past cover. He times it very well to beat Mukesh Kumar in the deep to his right despite the dive to pick up a boundary.
33.3
0