Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul absolutely nailed it on Day 4! Pant scored a brilliant 118 off 140 balls, while Rahul played a classy 137. Their 195-run partnership was a game-changer, helping India set a target of 371 for England. England ended Day 4 at 21/0, with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett unbeaten, still requiring 350 runs to win ¹ ².
Key Highlights from Day 4
- *Rishabh Pant's Century*: Pant became the second wicketkeeper-batter for India after Andy Flower to score centuries in both innings of a Test match.
- *KL Rahul's Performance*: Rahul scored his third Test century in England, the most by any Indian opener in the country.
- *India's Lower-Order Collapse*: Despite the strong partnership, India's lower order collapsed, losing 6 wickets for just 31 runs ³.
Expectations from Day 5
- *England's Challenge*: England needs to score 350 runs with all 10 wickets in hand to win. They might look to score quickly in the morning session, which could give India's bowlers opportunities to strike early.
- *India's Strategy*: India will likely attack early with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, then introduce spin pressure through Ravindra Jadeja.
- *Weather Conditions*: The weather forecast for Day 5 is clear, meaning a full day's play is expected, setting the stage for a potential thriller.
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