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Hello, and welcome to India.com’s live coverage of India vs. England 4th Test day four. India ended day three with a lead of 51 runs and on penultimate day the hosts will be looking to stretch their lead. Captain Virat Kohli will resume on 147 and double century will be in his sight. If he gets it, it will be third for him this year. Kohli on day three was involved in an unbeaten 87-run stand with Jayant Yadav, and the duo will be hoping to continue their good show on day four. Stay on this page for all the live score updates. Also Check- India vs England 4th Test Full Scorecard
On day three, Murali Vijay and Kohli stole the show. While Vijay notched his career’s eighth century, his captain, Kohli, recorded his 15th in Tests. Overall home side scored 305 runs on day three for the loss of six wickets and at stumps were 451 for seven. To sum it up, it was a day that belonged to hosts.
With three wickets in hand and Kohli still out there one expects India to take a lead of over hundred runs. Anything less than hundred will be a bonus for the visitors. The pitch did offer some spin on day three and on penultimate day spinners will be more than handy. Also Check- India vs England 4th Test Day 3- Highlights
For now, India are in the driving seat with a valuable lead, which is expected to get bigger, under their belt. England will have to bat and bowl well to pull off a win in this Test. How England bat in their second innings will very much decide the course of the game. But as of now, the tourists will be looking to pick remaining three Indian wickets as soon as possible.
Here is a look at playing XIs-
India: Murali Vijay, Lokesh Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Parthiv Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Jayant Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav.
England: Alastair Cook, Keaton Jennings, Joe Root, Moeen Ali, Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Jos Buttler, Chris Woakes, Adil Rashid, James Anderson, Jake Ball.
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 182/6: OUT! Jake Ball edges one to wicket keeper. He knows he has edged it and thus does not opt for DRS. That is STUMPS on day four as well. What a day for India. Complete domination from the home side. England with four wickets in hand trail by 49 runs. Jonny Bairstow ends the day unbeaten on 50. Do join us tomorrow for final day’s action.
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 180/5: OUT! Gone! England lose half the side now. Ben Stokes has to go, Ravi Ashwin strikes for India. Stokes attempts reverse sweep, the ball hits his gloves and the goes on the shoe. From there it went towards silly point and Murali Vijay takes the catch there. B Stokes c Vijay b Ashwin 18(30)
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 163/4: With half an hour to go for day’s play, Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes have their work cut out. India won’t mind couple of more wicket here. Meanwhile, Stokes is looking to attack Jayant Yadav, hits him for a four and six consecutively. Jonny Bairstow 37 | Ben Stokes 15
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 141/4:OUT! Just when things were going well for England, they lose a wicket. It is Jayant Yadav, who traps Joe Root in-front of the wickets. It is a prized scalp for India. Root was well-set. J Root lbw b Jayant Yadav 77(112)
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 123/3: The partnership between Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow is now worth 74 runs. While Root has looked comfortable throughout, Bairstow is looking to make his way out. Joe Root 72 | Jonny Bairstow 23
After Kohli, Root showing his class #IndvEng
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Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 97/3: That is half-century for Joe Root. He has been impressive of the lot. England need a big innings from him. Root’s wicket is crucial as always. Meanwhile, itis spin attack from oth the ends. And interestingly, no Jayant Yadav into the attack yet. Joe Root 56 | Jonny Bairstow 14
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 69/3: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have job to do. Their first target will be to make sure England do not lose further wickets here. Root is using feet well against the spinners perhaps that is how his teammates should bat. Joe Root 40 | Jonny Bairstow 2
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 69/3: Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow have job to do. Their first target will be to make sure England do not lose further wickets here. Root is using feet well against the spinners perhaps that is how his teammates should bat. Joe Root 40 | Jonny Bairstow 2
Live India vs England 4th Test | ENG 49/3:OUT! Gone! Ravindra Jadeja picks his second wicket. Moeen Ali departs without scoring. Looking to play it on the on-side he played with the spin and ends up hitting it towards leg slip. Murali Vijay takes a good low catch there. And with that tea has been taken as well. Moeen Ali c Vijay b Jadeja 0(3)
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