India’s second innings terminated at the score of 255 runs, 2 more than the runs scored by England in the first innings. Now, the target for the visitors is 399 runs to secure their second consecutive win of the series. However, it is not going to be easy for the side as the Indian bowling attack would not allow the opponents’ batters to get closer to the required score.
Shubman Gill’s wonderful innings provided India with a good foundation for a large total but the upcoming batters could not contribute much for the side and the side could somehow cross the 250-run mark before losing their last wicket.
India expects One more Miraculous performance from Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah, who picked up six wickets in the previous innings, is now expected to deliver the same performance to restrict the opponents before the required score. The target is close to 400 runs, but the current form of English batters looks so strong, which can eventually create hurdles in the path of India. Along with Bumrah, the spin department of the side will also have to play a very crucial role on the upcoming day of the game, which can also be considered the last day of the ongoing test.
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England Scores quick 67 runs in 14 overs, Losing 1 wicket
English top-order batters appeared in a rush to accumulate runs when they got the chance to bat in the last session of the day. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley accumulated 50 runs for the first wicket but Ravichandran Ashwin broke the rising partnership between both the openers and provided India with a much-needed breakthrough. However, England’s lineup did now show any worry after losing their first wicket and the side continued the game with the same run rate.
India Needs Quick Wickets, The first session of the Fourth Day is crucial
England has scored 67 runs in 14 overs and still, the target is 332 runs away. With 9 wickets and 2 days in hand, England still has a very good chance to dominate the Indian bowling department in the first session of the fourth day to maximize their chances of winning. On the other hand, India needs to pick up at least 3-4 wickets in the first session of the upcoming day to create pressure on the opposing side.
