IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: The first Test match between India and England is very evenly poised at this moment. It was a thrilling Day 4 at Headingley. It was KL Rahul's (137) and Rishabh Pant's (118) centuries that powered Team India to 364, giving a target of 371 runs. At Stumps on Day 04, Zak Crawley (12*) and Ben Duckett (9*) stayed unbeaten on the crease, with England at 21/0. The hosts need 350 runs to win the Headingley Test.
IND vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 HIGHLIGHTS: All credit goes to KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant's resilient hundreds, which helped India to power to 364 in their second inning, taking a lead of 370 runs. Once again, the tailenders in the Indian batting lineup failed to add runs on the board. It was Zak Crawley (12*) and Ben Duckett (9*) who opened for England in their second inning. At stumps on Day 04, England stand at 21/0, and need 350 runs to win the Headingley Test against India. The final day will be very crucial for Team India, as they need to get breakthroughs, without giving the English batters a chance to settle in.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Day 4 finally came to an end, as England stood at 21/0 with Zak Crawley (12*), and Ben Duckett (9*) unbeaten on the crease. England need 350 runs to win the Headingley Test.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley are slowly chasing the target, as only a few overs are left on Day 04. England 18/0 (5).
IND vs ENG Live Score: England openers Zak Crawley (3*), and Ben Duckett (1*) had a slow start to their inning. The Three Lions need 367 runs to win after the end of 3rd over. Only 13 overs of play left on Day 04. England 4/0 (3).
IND vs ENG Live Score: Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett opened for England, aiming to chase down the 371-run target. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah started the attack for Team India at Headingley.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Once again, the tailenders in the Indian Cricket Team struggled to add runs on the scoreboard. With the help of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant's stunning performance, India took a lead of 370 runs at the Headingley Test.
IND vs ENG Live Score: In the end, Shoaib Bashir removed Prasidh Krishna for an eleven-ball duck, and bowled out India at 364 in their second inning. Now, England need to make 371 runs to win the Headingley Test against India.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Here's a list of players with the most outfield catches in Test cricket
210 Joe Root (154 Tests) *
210 Rahul Dravid (164)
205 Mahela Jayawardene (149)
200 Steven Smith (117)
200 Jacques Kallis (166)
(Source: Cricbuzz)
IND vs ENG Live Score: The 91st over changed the whole scenario of the game. Josh Tongue rattled the India tailenders as he removed Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah in a single over. India 349/9 (91), and lead by 355 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: England took control of the game as Indian middle-order batters failed to shine. English pacer Josh Tongue dismissed Shardul Thakur for 4 runs in the first ball of the 91st over. India 341/7 (90.1), and lead by 355 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Ravindra Jadeja (10*) and Shardul Thakur (4*) took charge in the game. India 349/6 (89), and lead by 355 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Chris Woakes dismissed Karun Nair for 20 runs in the last ball of the 86th over. Shardul Thakur joined Ravindra Jadeja on the crease. India 335/6 (86), and lead by 341 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: As India opener KL Rahul walked off the crease, the England fans at the Headingley gave him a standing ovation.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Brydon Carse picked up a crucial wicket in the third ball of the 85th over, as he removed KL Rahul from the crease for 137 runs. Ravindra Jadeja replaced KL on the crease. India lead by 338 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Karun Nair (18*), and KL Rahul (133*) are showing grit Headingley. India 326/4 (43), and lead by 332 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: KL Rahul and Karun Nair snatch six runs in the 81st over against Brydon Carse. Karun Nair looks solid in the game as he slammed a four in the third ball of the over. India 320/4 (81), and lead by 326 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Shoaib Bashir gave two runs in the 78th over. Karun Nair (6*) and KL Rahul (123*) are on the crease for India, as the England bowling attack struggles to get a breakthrough. India 303/4 (78), and lead by 309 runs.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Nair and Rahul are back in action, with Shoaib Bashir bowling the first over in the final session.
IND vs ENG Live Score: KL Rahul remains unbeaten, Karun Nair starts firmly and India have scored 145 runs in session two in day four of the Headingley Test. Time for the Tea break!
IND vs ENG Live Score: With two Karnataka boys on strike, India continues to pile up runs as they have secured a 300 run lead over England.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Rishabh pant walks off with a smile after his dismissal as he does a lot of damage. While England have broken the partnership, Pant's innings will be remembered.
IND vs ENG Live Score: The gloves come off, the helmet is down as Pant celebrates his ton after running a single! The crowd stands in applause and Sunil Gavaskar wants a Somersault! But Pant says another time…
IND vs ENG Live Score: A clinical performance from KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant has kept things in place Team India. Pant is just two runs away from his ton too!
IND vs ENG Live Score: Rishabh Pant is just five runs short from his second ton in the Headingley Test. The Indian vice captain has did an ideal job so far, and he continues to give the edge in the competition.
IND vs ENG Live Score: A well-deserved ton for KL Rahul as he does it in style with a boundary! The Indian opener kisses his helmet and soaks in the applause from the fans and his teammates. Marvelous stuff!!
IND vs ENG Live Score: KL Rahul is on his way to secure a well-deserved century, something he missed out on the first innings. As India's crisis man, the Opener has stood out with his performance in the game.
IND vs ENG Live Score: A six from the mighty southpaw has helped Team India secure a 200+ run lead in the game.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Rishabh Pant delivers a composed innings with low risks and went on to score his half century. Some risky moves were also on display, but the southpaw continues to deliver.
IND vs ENG Live Score: Rishabh Pant is proving himself as a valuable asset to India in red-ball cricket! The southpaw is inching close to his half century.
IND vs ENG Live Score: India is fighting back as they rake up runs to pose a titanic target. But KL and Pant have been cautious. A couple of boundaries sealed by Pant and then some singles in place.
With 76 runs, KL Rahul is putting the work as India puts a fightback. Rishabh Pant is also stabilizing himself in the innings, but he is still taking some risks!
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Though England took only one wicket in the morning session, but they are still ahead in the game. India will want the lead to double in order to give themselves a chance to win on Day 5
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: It was a pretty dismal session as far as India's scoring rate is concerned. The visitors scored at 2.5 runs per over which has been the lowest of the match so far.
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Stuart Broad believes that India were not overly cautious and they played the balls on merit. The ex-English pacer also said that India have time on their side and they need to stay as relaxed as they can
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Here's the latest look at the conditions in Headingley
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: A total of 63 runs were scored in the session and as far as wickets are concerned, only one fell so far. Pretty tight from India and England both
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: The weather has been gloomy and cloudy so far in Leeds. There is a forecast of rain and both the teams will closely watch the skies above them
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: This was an even session and both the sides showed discipline. England with the ball and India with the bat. The visitors lost Shubman Gill, but KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have gone into a zone of their own. India still have Karun Nair and Ravindra Jadeja to come and for England, the math is simple, take wickets
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: After the initial few rash shots, Rishabh Pant has settled down and is watching the ball closely before deciding what to play
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Probably the last roll of dice by Ben Stokes before lunch. Shoaib Bashir has been introduced and Pant might take his chances against him
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: India have ticked off the 150-run mark, but that won't be enough considering the fact how England chase in the fourth innings. India need atleast another 200 runs from here on to try and restrain England
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Rahul has played over 145 balls so far and is looking much settled. This is his third tour to England and he has been handling the moving ball pretty well so far
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Stokes might not have planned to bowl so much in this Test match, but he has been nothing short of perfect in this Test match so far. He has looked threatening and every ball that he bowls is an event
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: England deserve a lot of credit here. They were criticized for their bowling in the first innings, but they have made up for it in the second innings. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant on the other hand are not getting carried away due to the lack of time in this Test match
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: This has been some tug-of-war so far after Shubman Gill's wicket fell. England have been clinical with the ball and Rishabh Pant, to everybody's surprise is not throwing his bat away at anything
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul have their eyes in and they'll look to capitalize on it. England have given nothing away today but much to the visitor's respite, the sun is out and it should help the batters
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Watchful and gritty, this is how one can sum up KL Rahul's innings so far. India need a big lead here and KL will be the key to how he plays over here
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: England know the value of the Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul partnership and they need to break it off early. Skipper Stokes brings himself into the attack to create fresh set of problems for India
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: As solid as ever, KL Rahul has been patient and has been playing deliveries on merit so far. The Indian opener is chipping away with the runs, slowly, but steadily
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: England have been very meticulous with the ball so far. They are bowling against KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the moment but they can't find easy runs
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: Rishabh Pant guarantees entertainment and when he gets going, there is no better sight. Pant refuses to block deliveries and is continuing to play his shots
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: This has been a good contest so far between Chris Woakes and Rishah Pant. The Indian wicketkeeper-batsman might be unpredictable, but Woakes is keeping him in check
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: England do understand that KL Rahul is standing between them and a potential victory that they can have at Leeds. Rahul has looked rock solid so far
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: KL Rahul has stood up once again and he is India's biggest hope as of now. The opener has brought up his fifty and looks well set, but he needs plenty of support from the other end
India vs England, Day 4 LIVE: This is a nightmare unfolding for India in Headingley, India's lead is just over 100 runs, they are three wickets down. Pant is out there and he is not afraid to play his shots
IND vs ENG live score: KL rahul has so far been errorless and has played all the bowlers with utmost caution.
IND vs ENG: Rishabh Pant tries to uplift the mood with a risky but pleasant shot as he comes down the crease and spanks one which gallops over the slips.
IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill tries to play down an inswinging delivery, but he has it inside-edged into his stumps.
IND vs ENG live score: KL rahul and Shubman Gill have played SHoaib bashir with utmost caution.
IND vs ENG live score: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill will be under pressure to navigate the early challenges from the English bowler in a cloudy ambience.
IND vs ENG live score: India failed to secure a place in the World Test Championship final last cycle and a good performance in the ongoing series would hand them an added advantage.
IND vs ENG live score: There was a little bit of drizzle in Leeds but as of now the sun has appeared.
IND vs ENG live score: Sunil Gavaskar heaped praises on KL Rahul, insisting the batter doesn't know how good he is. As quoted by India Today, he told the broadcasters, “Total team man. He has even been asked to keep wickets. He does that for the team, and that's what you want in the team. You see the way he reacts to the situation. He's got an equanimity about him, which is so rare because in today's day and age where everybody's got to be doing things to show that they have achieved something, his celebrations are also muted. One thing everybody agrees about KL Rahul is that he doesn't know how good a player he is. I mean, he would agree."
IND vs ENG live score: Prasidh Krishna dismissed Harry Brook for 99 and the 26 year old couldn't believe his luck after getting caught out by Shardul Thakur at long leg.
IND vs ENG live score: The Indian Cricket Team haven't managed to secure a Test series victory in England since 2007 and Shubman Gill and Co. will seek to bring an end to defy the odds this time around.
IND vs ENG live score: Jasprit Bumrah has now joined an exclusive list, surpassing Malcolm Marshall and Wasim Akram. In the SENA (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia) countries, he is third on the list for most Test wickets taken by a visiting bowler. West Indies legend Courtney Walsh is at the top of the list with 213 scalps, followed by Curtly Ambrose with 184 and Bumrah with 150 wickets.
IND vs ENG live score: KL Rahul has remained a pivotal part of the Indian batting lineup. The 33-year-old paved the way for an ideal start in the first innings, and he is three short of fifty in the second innings.
IND vs ENG: As per the weather forecast, there is a possibility of rain and a distinct cloud covering means it will be an ideal scenario for swing bowling.
IND vs ENG live score: KL Rahul remained not out at 47 on day three, and the star India batter will have the onus to start day four with the same flow.