(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
England vs India: Thrilling Test Finale Set as India Slumps to 58-4 Chasing 193 at Lord’s
LONDON – A dramatic day of Test cricket at Lord’s has set the stage for a nail-biting finish as India collapsed to 58-4 while chasing 193 to win the third Test against England on Sunday.
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England Bowled Out for 192
Earlier on Day 4, England were dismissed for 192 in their second innings, thanks to a stunning spell by Washington Sundar, who took 4 wickets for 22 runs. His victims included Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and skipper Ben Stokes on a pitch offering increasing assistance to the bowlers.
England’s top scorer was Joe Root with 40, followed by Ben Stokes who made 33 before being bowled attempting an aggressive shot. The total left India a target of 193 runs to go 2-1 up in the five-match series.
India’s Top Order Crumbles
In response, India endured a shocking collapse, finishing the day at 58-4, still needing 135 runs for victory on the final day.
Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal fell for a duck to Jofra Archer, while Karun Nair and Shubman Gill were both dismissed lbw by Brydon Carse. The day ended on a dramatic note with Ben Stokes clean bowling nightwatchman Akash Deep, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
The only stability in India’s innings came from K.L. Rahul, who remained unbeaten on 33 after scoring a century in the first innings. His composed knock kept India’s hopes alive heading into Day 5.
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England’s Second Innings Breakdown
England resumed on 2-0, but early wickets derailed their momentum. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah continued their strong form, with Siraj removing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope, while Bumrah cleaned up the lower order.
Harry Brook provided brief resistance with a quick 23, but was bowled by Akash Deep after a flurry of boundaries.
Tensions Run High
Emotions flared during the day as well, with Siraj and Duckett exchanging heated words after a dismissal, drawing possible attention from the match referee.
India’s Nitish Kumar Reddy and Jaiswal executed a sharp field setup that paid off with the dismissal of Zak Crawley, further fueling the intense atmosphere.
Match Summary:
England 2nd Innings: 192 all out
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Joe Root: 40
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Ben Stokes: 33
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Washington Sundar: 4/22
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Jasprit Bumrah: 2/38
India 2nd Innings: 58/4 (at stumps)
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K.L. Rahul: 33*
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Jaiswal: 0
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Carse: 2/11
With just 135 runs needed and six wickets in hand, India will resume Day 5 in a tense position, while England hopes to capitalize on early breakthroughs to level the series. All eyes are now on the thrilling final day at Lord’s, where the momentum can shift with every ball.
