India Vs England Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: Jasprit Bumrah And Ravindra Jadeja Key As IND Eye 10 Wickets

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According to AccuWeather, play on Day 4 is expected to be mostly uninterrupted despite overcast conditions. However, there's a 40% chance of rain later in the evening in Leeds. Check the full weather report of IND Vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 here.

After posting a commendable 471 in their first innings, India returned to the field on Day 3 as England responded strongly with 465. The hosts then reduced India to 90/2 by stumps, keeping the first Test at Headingley finely poised. Check the IND Vs ENG 1st Test Day 3 Report here.

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

Jasprit Bumrah finished with 5/83 in 24.4 overs, keeping India just ahead in the first innings. Sachin Tendulkar lauded his spell on X, saying a no-ball and three missed chances stood between Bumrah and nau (9) wickets! Read More.....

Day 3 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley brought not just high-quality cricket but also a fiery on-field moment between Mohammed Siraj and England’s Harry Brook that lit up the day’s play. What Happened? - WATCH

The current temperature in Leeds is 15°C with 90% cloud cover. There's a 50% chance of rain later in the day. While the start of play is expected to be on time, passing showers could interrupt proceedings by evening. Don't expect a rain-less day.

As we head into Day 4, the Test remains delicately poised with no side in firm control. India weathered a tricky period late on Day 3 to close at 90/2, and they'll take heart from KL Rahul’s composed unbeaten 47. He’ll be key in converting that into a big score on a pitch that still has runs in it early but is expected to deteriorate through the day. With the sun beating down, expect increasing variable bounce and turn, especially as cracks widen and the surface dries out. A decisive day awaits, one that could shape the final outcome of this gripping contest.

Day 4 gets underway in Leeds with all eyes on KL Rahul and Shubman Gill as they stride purposefully to the middle, ready to resume India's second innings. Rahul, unbeaten on 47, has looked in supreme touch, while Gill will aim to build on the platform laid late last evening. The atmosphere is charged as the umpires take their positions and Shoaib Bashir prepares to complete the 24th over with just one ball remaining. The sun is out, conditions are good, and the stage is set for another gripping chapter in this closely fought Test. Let’s play!

What a start to Day 4 for England! Brydon Carse strikes early to remove India captain Shubman Gill, who chops one back onto his stumps for just 8. It was a good length delivery outside off that jagged in slightly with a hint of uneven bounce. Gill, rooted to the crease and looking to guide it through third man, only managed an inside edge that kissed the off stump with just enough force to dislodge a bail. A massive breakthrough for England as the in-form Gill, who looked sublime in the first innings, departs early. Carse is ecstatic, and rightly so — momentum shifts quickly in this Test!

KL Rahul brings up a well-earned 18th Test half-century with a couple of hard-run runs. Facing a 144 kph full toss angled close to the off stump, he clipped it into the leg side without much timing. The fielder at mid-on gave chase to his right in the deep, allowing Rahul and his partner to come back for two. As he completed the second run, Rahul raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd, marking a composed and crucial fifty in testing conditions.

Plenty of drama unfolded in Leeds as Rishabh Pant attempted an audacious scoop but missed and tumbled over after the ball struck his pads. England appealed vociferously for LBW, but umpire Paul Reiffel remained unmoved. After a brief chat, Ben Stokes opted for the review.

The delivery from Carse was full, pitched outside off, and jagged back in as Pant shuffled across for his signature scoop. He missed, fell awkwardly, and looked in trouble—only for UltraEdge to reveal a clear inside edge. The decision stayed with the umpire, and England lost a review, leaving a frustrated Stokes shaking his head in disbelief.

England struck early on Day 4 with Brydon Carse removing Shubman Gill, who chopped one onto his stumps. Since then, KL Rahul has been a picture of composure, carefully negotiating the swinging ball and reaching his 75th 50-plus score in international cricket. At the other end, Rishabh Pant has lived dangerously, playing a flurry of risky strokes but surviving 30 deliveries for his 17. Chris Woakes and Carse have bowled sharp, disciplined six-over spells each, creating pressure but managing just one wicket between them so far.

A big moment goes begging for England as Harry Brook puts down a sharp chance at gully, giving KL Rahul a life. The ball, short and wide outside off, was deliberately guided by Rahul but flew off the edge, uppishly, straight to Brook at head height. Though quick to react and getting both hands up in a reverse cup position, Brook failed to grasp it cleanly as the ball burst through his fingers. Ironically, Brook had his share of luck while batting, and now it's Rahul benefiting from a missed opportunity.

After a brief phase of composure, things are starting to look a little loose in the middle for India. KL Rahul, having looked largely assured, played a loose cut at a ball from Tongue that angled in, straightened and reared up unexpectedly, beating him comprehensively. At the other end, Rishabh Pant couldn’t resist flirting with danger either, stepping out of his shell to attempt a flashy cut off Stokes, only managing a toe-ended single to deep third.

There’s precedent though—Pant had started the first innings with similar bravado before settling into a more disciplined rhythm. Meanwhile, Rahul had a nervy moment against Stokes, surprised by some extra bounce, with his tentative poke lobbing just short of Duckett at gully. India will need both batters to refocus quickly.

India head into the lunch break on Day 4 at 153/3, leading England by 159 runs, thanks to a composed partnership between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. The duo added 61 crucial runs for the fourth wicket after the early dismissal of Shubman Gill, who chopped one onto his stumps off Brydon Carse for just 8.

Facing a probing spell of swing bowling from Carse and Chris Woakes under overcast skies, Pant initially looked uncertain, surviving a few nervy strokes and close shaves. However, alongside the ever-assured Rahul, he weathered the storm.

Rahul was the more fluent of the two, showcasing excellent judgement outside off and cashing in on anything loose to bring up his 18th Test fifty. He also benefited from a reprieve on 58, when Harry Brook spilled a sharp chance at gully.

India’s lead is building steadily, and with this pair settled, they’ll look to push ahead firmly in the post-lunch session. England, meanwhile, will rue the dropped chances and hope for quick breakthroughs to keep the game in the balance.

After Harry Brook put down a sharp chance at gully to give KL Rahul a reprieve on 58, former England pacer Stuart Broad, speaking from the commentary box, offered a mix of humour and insight into the difficult conditions at Headingley.

“I have more empathy for fielders dropping catches now that I am not playing and they are not coming off my bowling!” Broad quipped, acknowledging how frustrating dropped catches can be for bowlers.

He went on to explain the challenges of fielding at the venue: “Headingley is a difficult viewing ground — you can lose the ball in the stands, and when the clouds are in, certain bits are a bit darker.” Highlighting how fine the margins are, Broad added, “You only have to lose sight for 0.1 of a second and you get tense.”

Welcome back for the post-lunch session on Day 4 at Headingley! The players and umpires have made their way back onto the field as India look to build on their solid position. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stride out to resume their partnership, having weathered a testing morning session. With India leading by 159 runs, the focus now shifts to extending that advantage and tightening their grip on the game. England, meanwhile, will be eyeing early breakthroughs to keep the visitors within reach. An important phase of play lies ahead.

Rishabh Pant rides his luck and then flexes his flair in back-to-back deliveries! With no slip in place, he edges one from Josh Tongue that flies past the keeper for four—frustration etched clearly on England's faces. Tongue follows up, but Pant, ever audacious, leans into a booming drive through the covers for another boundary. Ben Stokes and Tongue exchange glances of disbelief—moments like these perfectly sum up Pant’s unpredictable genius.

The tide seems to be shifting firmly in India’s favour, with Rishabh Pant embracing his trademark chaos and KL Rahul anchoring with serene control. Pant, on 49, had everyone guessing. Even the reintroduction of a slip couldn't restrain him, as he deftly steered one past third to inch closer to a half-century. At the other end, Rahul, calm and composed, is content to let Pant hog the limelight. A neat sweep off Shoaib Bashir brought him his 11th boundary, pushing him into the nineties as India’s lead continues to swell and England’s frustration begins to bubble.

A terrific knock from Rishabh Pant, who brings up his 16th Test half-century with a typically cheeky flick behind square for two—met with a roaring cheer from the Headingley crowd. The shot came off a back-of-a-length delivery from Tongue, who compounded the moment by overstepping, gifting a no-ball.

Pant’s 83-ball fifty follows a sensational century in the first innings, marking a superb start to the series for the flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter. It’s not just the runs but the timing of them—his partnership with KL Rahul has steadied India after early jolts and put the visitors in a commanding position on Day 4.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri, speaking on Sky Sports Cricket:

"People don’t realise Pant has one of the best defences in the business. That’s why he goes the way he goes.

"He has the ability to block, especially off the back foot. He gets a lot of runs on pitches that have bounce."

Take a bow, KL Rahul! A sublime innings capped off with a well-earned century—his 9th in Test cricket, and arguably one of his most significant. Facing a 90 kph delivery full and outside off, Rahul leant into a graceful drive through extra cover and sprinted back for two. As the throw came in, he punched the air in triumph, removed his helmet, and soaked in the applause from the crowd and teammates alike.

A warm embrace from Rishabh Pant followed at the centre of the pitch. This knock, Rahul's 4th Test ton against England and 3rd on English soil, stands as a testament to his class and composure under pressure.

Rahul, having just notched up his 8th overseas Test century—and sixth in SENA countries equalling Mohammad Azharuddin's record—has briefly dashed off the field for a quick break, leaving behind a composed and commanding innings. Pant, meanwhile, is in the 80s and batting in his typical flamboyant fashion, eyeing his second century of the match. Their unbroken partnership continues to grow in stature as India tighten their grip on the Test.

India are firmly in control at 234/3 midway through the second session on Day 4, leading by 240 runs. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant have orchestrated a brilliant recovery and are now driving the game forward with intent. After a patient morning, the duo has shifted gears, putting England under immense pressure.

Rishabh Pant creates history at Headingley with a dazzling second century of the match, becoming only the second wicketkeeper in Test history to score hundreds in both innings of a Test, joining Zimbabwe’s Andy Flower, who achieved the feat in 2001. Facing a short and wide delivery at 91 kph, Pant slapped it off the backfoot to point and scampered for a single to bring up his milestone.

What followed was pure theatre—both arms aloft, bat in one hand, helmet in the other, as the crowd rose to applaud a truly iconic knock. Sunil Gavaskar, on commentary, jokingly urged him to mark the moment with a somersault, and Pant, all smiles, promised one for next time.

This was Pant's 8th Test century, 5th against England, and his 4th on English soil, underlining his reputation as one of India's greatest overseas performers. From audacious strokeplay to clutch temperament, Pant has delivered a masterclass once again.

Sky Sports' Dinesh Karthik says, "That is some achievement. What you're witnessing is history. Pant is India's best wicketkeeper-batter and is becoming an Indian great.

"He started in a dramatic fashion but he calmed himself down. It's great to see him chase history in such a strong manner."

WICKET! Rishabh Pant’s exhilarating knock comes to an end, but not before he lights up Headingley with a historic century in both innings. Looking to continue the assault, Pant goes for a big slog sweep off Shoaib Bashir but mistimes it, catching only the toe end of the bat. The ball sails straight into the safe hands of Zak Crawley at long on.

Pant falls for a brilliant 118, bringing to a close a truly memorable innings. KL Rahul is the first to congratulate him as Pant raises his bat to a standing ovation from the crowd and the Indian dressing room. It was a bludgeoning, audacious, and match-shaping knock that underscored Pant’s class and temperament.

While Bashir finally gets some relief with a wicket, it was Pant who dominated the narrative—writing his name into the record books with hundreds in both innings.

Tea on Day 4 at Headingley, and it’s India firmly in command after a thrilling afternoon session! KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant turned the screws on England with a spectacular 195-run fourth-wicket stand that combined discipline with daring strokeplay.

Rahul, elegant and composed, brought up his 9th Test century—his third in England—while Pant lit up the session with his second hundred of the match, becoming the first Indian wicketkeeper to score centuries in both innings of a Test.

Their effort pushed India’s lead to a commanding 304 with four sessions still remaining in the match. Along the way, Pant also set a new record for most Test centuries by a wicketkeeper against a single opponent—five against England—surpassing legends like Gilchrist and Kamran Akmal.

Their partnership is now the fourth-highest fourth-wicket stand for India in Tests in England, just behind Pant’s own effort with Gill in the first innings. And with Yashasvi Jaiswal scoring a century earlier, this match now features only the second instance of both Indian openers scoring tons in the same Test in England, the first being way back in 1936 by Merchant and Mushtaq Ali.

Sky Sports commentator Ravi Shastri says, "People say Pant's batting defies logic but there is an element of a sharp cricket brain behind it. He knows when to counterattack.

"It comes off on some occasions and on others it doesn't but if he had converted some of those seven dismissals in the 90s he would have had a double-digit number of Test hundreds."

KL Rahul continues to dictate terms at Headingley, beginning the over with a crisp boundary off Shoaib Bashir through point — the strike punctuated by a brief interlude as a security guard retrieved a beach ball that had rolled onto the field.

Stokes, looking to make something happen, overpitched and was promptly punished — Rahul driving it stylishly to backward square for another four. Bashir gave chase but couldn't cut it off. Rahul then rotated strike with a single through the covers, showing both control and intent as he anchors India's charge. With the second new ball available, England opted to take it.

BOWLED HIM! KL Rahul’s majestic knock finally comes to an end as Brydon Carse breaks through with a crucial dismissal. A back-of-length delivery outside off stump tempted Rahul into a punch through the off side, but he only managed to get an inside edge that crashed into the middle stump. It was a tame end to an otherwise splendid innings — one built on immense patience, discipline, and class.

His 137, now his fourth-highest score in Test cricket and third century against England in their backyard, has propelled India into a dominant position at Headingley. Rahul’s latest century joins his elite list of top scores that include 199 vs England in Chennai (2016), 158 vs West Indies in Kingston (2016), 149 vs England at The Oval (2018), and 129 at Lord’s (2021). This knock, marked by composure and timely aggression, might just be his most significant away ton yet.

GONE! A tame end for Karun Nair as Chris Woakes strikes with a soft dismissal to claim his 100th wicket across World Test Championship cycles. It was a full-length cross-seam delivery, just outside off stump. Karun, looking to check his drive, only managed to get the bottom half of the bat on it.

The ball looped gently back to Woakes, who completed the return catch with ease in his follow-through. Karun stood frozen in disbelief as the realisation sank in — a promising knock cut short far too early. With this, India lose their set of specialist batters, leaving both all-rounders at the crease to navigate the rest of the innings. A couple of quick wickets have shifted momentum, and England sense a window of opportunity.

EDGED AND TAKEN! Shardul Thakur departs playing a reckless drive, gifting his wicket to Josh Tongue who picks up his first scalp of the innings. It was a full delivery outside off, and Thakur, pushing away from his body without getting to the pitch of the ball, only managed a thick outside edge.

The ball flew swiftly to first slip where Joe Root took a sharp, low catch close to his chest, tumbling slightly to his left to complete a safe grab. With that, Root equals Rahul Dravid’s record of 210 catches in Test cricket—an elite milestone.

WICKET! Josh Tongue turns the tide in dramatic fashion with three wickets in four balls, ripping through India’s lower order in a blistering spell. First, he sent Shardul Thakur back with a loose drive, then followed it up with a sharp short ball to Mohammed Siraj that cramped him for room. The ball struck Siraj on the glove as he tried to fend it off, looping up for a diving catch by Jamie Smith behind the stumps—Siraj gone for a golden duck.

And if that wasn’t enough, Tongue castled Jasprit Bumrah with a searing length delivery that jagged back in and sent the middle stump flying. A silver duck for the Indian captain, and just like that, India collapse from a position of strength to 9 down for 349. Tongue is on fire, England are roaring back, and the game has taken a sudden twist.

Ravindra Jadeja has shifted gears and is now taking the attack to the bowlers. He launched Josh Tongue over square leg for a towering six, showcasing his trademark pick-up shot, and followed it up with a well-placed boundary to deep fine leg. These late-order runs are proving crucial for India.

India’s second innings folded for 364 at Headingley, setting England a challenging target of 371 to win the first Test with three full sessions and a few overs remaining. The visitors had built a strong lead on the back of a commanding batting performance, but a sudden burst of wickets from Josh Tongue brought England roaring back into the contest on the final morning.

Tongue triggered the collapse with a sensational over where he picked up three wickets, swinging the momentum after India had looked set to push the target well beyond 400. He returned figures of 3 for 72 and capped his spell with a sharp catch off Prasidh Krishna to end the innings. Shoaib Bashir chipped in with two wickets, while Brydon Carse was consistent throughout, taking 3 for 80.

India’s innings was anchored by a magnificent 195-run stand between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, which rescued the team after Shubman Gill fell early for 8. Rahul top-scored with a gritty 137, while Pant continued his dream Test with a second century — scoring 118 — making it twin tons in the match. Sai Sudharsan added 30 on Day 4, while Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 25 helped stretch the lead late in the innings. Karun Nair also chipped in with a useful 20.

With the pitch still playing true and England known for chasing big targets, the final day promises a thrilling finish in Leeds.

India’s performance in this Test has already etched its place in the record books. Remarkably, this was only the second time in Test history that a team has scored five centuries in a single match on English soil — with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (twice), and KL Rahul all reaching three figures.

The only other such instance came in 2007, when five England batters — Cook, Collingwood, Bell, Prior, and Pietersen — scored hundreds against West Indies at Lord’s.

With a total match aggregate of 835 runs, this Test now ranks third on the list of India’s highest run aggregates in a Test match in England, only behind Nottingham 2014 (848 runs) and The Oval 2007 (844 runs).

India also became only the fifth Indian team to score 300-plus runs in both innings of a Test in England, with their totals reading 471 and 364.

On the bowling front, Josh Tongue’s match figures of 7 for 158 are now the fifth-best by an English bowler against India at Leeds, placing him alongside legends like Ollie Robinson and Fred Trueman on an elite list.

The players are back on the field and the stage is set for a gripping final chapter in this enthralling Test. Shubman Gill, leading from the front, has just wrapped up a passionate team huddle, urging his players to give it their all in the final stretch. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett stride out to the crease, tasked with chasing down a formidable target of 371. With the new ball in hand and overcast conditions offering some assistance, Jasprit Bumrah takes his mark, ready to spearhead India’s bowling attack and hunt early breakthroughs. The tension is palpable at Headingley — this promises to be a riveting finish.

Zak Crawley has made a positive start to England’s daunting chase, finding the boundary twice in quick succession. First, he timed a full delivery from Siraj beautifully through the leg side, and then displayed his intent with an audacious cut over backward point for another four. He got off the mark earlier with a flick off Bumrah to deep fine leg for a couple, settling in confidently.

At the other end, Ben Duckett watched the final ball of the day closely, letting a swinging delivery narrowly pass his leg stump. With just minutes left on Day 4, the priority for England remains clear — get to stumps unscathed and return on the final day with all ten wickets in hand and hope intact.

Stumps on Day 4 at Headingley, and the first Test is set up for a blockbuster finish. The equation is straightforward: England need 350 runs, India need 10 wickets, and with rain in the forecast, all four results are still firmly in play. The day began with India holding a commanding position, but a dramatic collapse from 333/4 to 364 all out late in the final session has brought the match back to life, giving England a realistic chance to chase down what would be their second-highest successful Test run chase.

India were propelled by a magnificent 195-run fourth-wicket stand between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, the pair batting with remarkable composure and control. After Shubman Gill was dismissed early in the morning session by Brydon Carse, Rahul anchored the innings with a fluent and technically assured 137, becoming the first Indian opener to score three Test hundreds in England. At the other end, Pant was at his dynamic best, mixing solid defence with his trademark attacking flair to register a brilliant 118 — his second century of the match and fourth overall in England, equalling the record for most Test tons by a visiting wicketkeeper in the country.

At 333/4, India looked poised to post a target well over 400, but Pant’s dismissal triggered a familiar lower-order collapse. The final six wickets fell for just 31 runs in 71 balls, as Josh Tongue unleashed a fiery spell, picking up three wickets in four balls — including Thakur, Siraj, and Bumrah — to rip through the tail. Tongue finished with 3 for 72, while Shoaib Bashir picked up his second scalp by removing Prasidh Krishna, who holed out after a brief resistance alongside an unbeaten *Ravindra Jadeja (25)**.

England ended the day at 21/0, with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett safely negotiating the final six overs. Crawley looked positive, striking a couple of boundaries, while Duckett remained watchful as the pair laid a steady platform heading into Day 5.

Notably, India have lost only once in Tests after setting a target above 350 — and that too came against this very England side during the Edgbaston Test in 2022, when Bazball first announced itself as they chased down 378 for 3. If England manage to repeat that feat, this would rank as their second-highest chase in Test history.

With overcast skies and potential rain interruptions looming, Day 5 promises tension, drama, and possibly a finish for the ages. India will look to their ace, Jasprit Bumrah, to spearhead the attack early on, while England will aim to keep wickets in hand and inch closer session by session. It's all set to go down the wire.

Stumps on Day 4 at Headingley and the Test is perfectly poised — India need 10 wickets, England need 350 runs, and rain could yet have a say. After KL Rahul (137) and Rishabh Pant (118) added a superb 195-run stand to take India to 333/4, a dramatic collapse followed as the visitors lost their last six wickets for 31 runs, folding for 364. Josh Tongue turned the tide with a fiery burst, taking 3 wickets in 4 balls. England’s openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett saw off the final six overs to close on 21/0, setting up a potentially classic finish on Day 5.