India vs England Live Score 2nd Test Day 4, IND vs ENG: India has seized control on Day 4 of the second Test against England, claiming five crucial wickets before the lunch break. While Zak Crawley’s composed 73 offered hope for England early on, his dismissal sparked a dramatic collapse triggered by Kuldeep Yadav’s first-over strike.
Crawley had weathered the storm against Jasprit Bumrah and negotiated Ravichandran Ashwin’s spin with skill, but his fall opened the floodgates. Axar Patel, who toiled through a less economical spell, saw his patience rewarded later in the session as three wickets fell in quick succession. England’s aggressive approach, yielding nearly 130 runs in the morning, backfired as they lost their way just before the break.
The hosts now hold the upper hand with England in a precarious position. With two sesions remaining, India will aim to capitalize on their momentum and tighten their grip on the match.
India vs England 2nd Test: Going into Day 4
Day 4 of the second Test between India and England promises to be a high-octane affair, with both sides having a chance to emerge victorious. Set a mammoth target of 399, England are currently chasing with gusto, needing 332 runs while having lost just one wicket.
India require nine wickets to seal the match and level the series. Their bowling attack will be aiming to capitalize on the early dismissal of Ben Duckett and put the pressure back on the visitors. Zak Crawley, unbeaten on 29, and nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed will look to build a solid partnership and lay the foundation for a potential chase.
Shubman Gill’s magnificent 104 in India’s second innings helped set a decent target, but England’s aggressive approach, evident in their current run rate, has kept the match wide open. The visitors, however, face concerns over Joe Root’s fitness, as his injured finger continues to be monitored.
IND vs ENG 2nd Test: Key Questions
Here are some key questions that will be answered on Day 4:
- Can England sustain their scoring rate and chase down the remaining runs?
- Will India’s bowlers find ways to break through the England batting line-up?
- Will Joe Root’s absence, if he doesn’t play, significantly impact England’s batting?
With exciting possibilities on both sides, Day 4 is set to be a thrilling battle for cricketing supremacy. Stay tuned for all the action from Visakhapatnam!
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