Meanwhile, England is looking forward to a thrilling conclusion! They require only 35 more runs to beat India in the ongoing Test rubber. It has been a fantastic day’s cricket, and the team went to stumps on day four at 339 for 6. They are currently in pursuit of a daunting deal with 374 runs. Holders England lead the best-of-five series 2-1 and are one win away from winning the trophy again.
The talented Joe Root was the revelation for England, confidently scoring 105 runs in only his 30th Test match. His century proved as pivotal in keeping England’s hopes alive. It would have been their second-highest successful chase in Test history. Harry Brook excelled, scoring 111 runs alongside Root in a formidable partnership. Another record during his short stint here, he became the fastest player to reach ten Test centuries in 70 years.
The day started with all the pressure still on England to consolidate their innings. After the break, Root and Brook’s partnership grew in confidence as they weathered a well-organised Indian bowling performance. Their efforts did not come cheaply. Chris Woakes, arguably England’s most important bowler, badly injured his shoulder while fielding in the game. On the face of it, Woakes’ condition is quite alarming. He would go on to be the third to last wicket that England ever needed to win their first triumph.
Ever since the match started it’s been a whirlwind of emotions filled with jubilation and disaster. Prasidh Krishna’s joyous appeal for the crucial wicket of Joe Root briefly stopped England’s free flow of runs and fire. Jamie Smith is not out on 2, with Jamie Overton yet to score. As recent developments have revealed, England is doggedly intent on getting over the finish line.
England’s chasing of the target would come on the back of a blistering record chase of 371 runs at Headingley during the opener of the series. This historical context adds to the significance of the current match, as they aim to replicate that success against a formidable Indian side.
As day five approaches, all eyes will be on the tail-enders. None more so than Babar’s men as they’re up against an aggressive and world class Indian bowling attack. The atmosphere at the stadium is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating whether England can complete the chase and secure their series victory.
