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2nd Test Updates: England finish Day 4 at 72/3 chasing 608

Sat, 05 July 2025

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23:10

England finish Day 4 at 72/3 chasing 608

Eng 72-3 (15 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Gill and Akash Deep - India's standout performers - lead the team off the field.

Fresh off a double hundred, the Indian skipper made his second-innings century look inevitable, batting with supreme control as India piled on the runs to set a towering target of 608.

Then it was the seamers' turn. Once again, India's quicks outclassed their English counterparts, making the new ball talk and landing early blows in a dominant final session.

23:10

England finish Day 4 at 72/3 chasing 608

Eng 72-3 (15 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Akash Deep returns to the attack. First ball - just out of Siraj's reach at midwicket! Brook survives and picks up four runs. He then defends solidly on the front foot. Next delivery - straying onto the pads, and Brook is quick to pounce - another boundary through square leg. He finds the gap again, and though Jaiswal gives chase, Brook comes back for two more. Flicked again into the leg side for a single, and he finishes the over with another couple to fine leg.

13 runs off the over - after 16, England are 72 for 3. The target is 608 - they still need 536 more.

23:01

Akash Deep strikes again! Removes Root

Eng 59-3 (15 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Prasidh Krishna continues. Pope defends the first, leaves the next alone. Another nervy moment - plays late with an angled bat, a big gap between bat and body, and nearly chops it on! But it squirts away to third man for a streaky boundary. Pope then defends solidly on the back foot. Too high for an LBW call, and a dot to end the over. 4 runs off it - after 12 overs, England are 56 for 3.

Akash Deep continues. Brook blocks early, then punches one to cover - a misfield gives him a couple of runs. He sees out the rest of the over with tight defence. 2 runs off it - after 13 overs, England are 58 for 3.

Prasidh back for his next. Brook clips to the on-side - no run. Another defensive shot follows. He manages a single off the last ball. After 14 overs, England are 59 for 3.

Siraj returns to the attack. Pope flicks towards the leg side - no run. Tucks another one into the on-side, then leaves the next outside off. A delivery thuds into the pad! Big appeal for LBW - but it sounded like an inside edge. Umpire stays unmoved. Dot to end the over. Maiden over from Siraj.

22:48

Akash Deep strikes again! Removes Root

Eng 52-3 (11 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Siraj continues. Root leaves the first ball, then plays straight to point - no run. Runs flowing freely for England, and Root adds to it with a crisp boundary through cover. He then lets one go, blocks the next, and sees out the over with a dot. 4 runs off it - after 8 overs, England are 47 for 2.

Akash Deep steaming in again. Pope defends the first two solidly, then jabs into the off side for a well-judged single. Next delivery - huge appeal for LBW! Umpire remains unmoved, and rightly so - it's missing the stumps. Two more dots to end another tidy over. Just 1 off it - after 9 overs, England are 48 for 2.

Prasidh Krishna comes into the attack. It's been a tough Test for him so far. Pope defends the first, then takes a single to point. Now to Root - two slips and a gully. Big shout for LBW! Krishna is convinced, and India review - but it's missing leg stump. Another review lost. India have now burned two of their three. Pope looks to cut but chops it off a thick under-edge to gully - no run. Defends the next. Then a horrible hack from Pope! Back of a length, outside off - no feet movement - and no reaction from Pant either! Replay shows it bounced just inches short of the keeper! 2 runs off the over - after 10 overs, England are 50 for 2.

Akash Deep continues - and strikes again! BOWLED HIM! Akash Deep, you absolute beauty! From wide of the crease, it angles in and straightens - Root is castled! Gone for 6 off 16 balls. That's a sensational delivery to dismiss England's best.

England now reeling at 50 for 3.

Brook is the new man in, he defends then and ends the over with a couple of runs.

22:23

England lose both openers

Eng 43-2 (7 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Joe Root is the new batter. First ball - on the pads, and he tucks it off his hips to get off the mark with a single. Pope taps to point for no run, then tries to open the face - beats the edge! That one flies just past the bat - Akash Deep thought he had him! A loose shot from Pope - lucky to survive. 5 runs and a wicket from the over - after 5 overs, England are 31 for 2.

Siraj continues. Root shoulders arms confidently, then blocks the next. Pushes out to point and takes a single. Pope leaves one alone, then picks up a single to end the over. 2 runs off it - after 6 overs, England are 33 for 2.

Akash Deep charging in again. Pope punches through the off side for a couple. Defends the next ball solidly. Outside edge! But it falls just short of the fielder and races away for four - frustration for Deep. Pope regathers - blocks again - and then tickles one fine off his pads for four more. 10 runs off the over - after 7, England are 43 for 2.

22:10

Bowled him! Akash sends Duckett back

Eng 30-2 (4.3 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Akash Deep continues. Duckett starts with a solid defence' Then slams a boundary off the next - full and driven with authority.

But what a stunning reply from Akash Deep! Bowled him! Duckett leans forward, expecting it to hold its line, but the ball nips in off the seam. An inside edge crashes off the splice and cannons into the stumps.

Duckett departs for 25 off 15 balls. A short, bright innings - snuffed out by a beauty from Deep. England now 30 for 2.

22:06

Siraj strikes! Crawley out for duck

Eng 26-1 (4 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

Beautiful bowling - Akash Deep continues to trouble Duckett. Big appeal for a caught behind! Duckett doesn't flinch. Umpire says not out. India opt for the review' but it's off the back pad. No edge - India lose a review.

Duckett tucks one square for a single. Pope is in and gets going with solid defence, blocking a couple with composure. Then a full delivery on the pads - flicked to deep square leg for two runs. 3 runs off the over - after 3 overs, England are 16 for 1.

Siraj continues. Duckett blocks the first ball straight back. No-ball called - Siraj has overstepped. Duckett defends the next three deliveries tightly. Then Siraj errs - short and wide - and Duckett spanks it over backward point for four! Another four! This time sloppy work at gully - Reddy could have saved runs there. Duckett finishes the over with a single.

10 runs from it - after 4 overs, England are 26 for 1.

21:54

Siraj strikes! Crawley out for duck

Eng 13-1 (2 Ovs) & 407 vs India 587 & 427 decl | Scorecard

England begin their Everest of a chase - 608 to win. Crawley and Duckett walk out with an hour and 20 minutes to survive today. Akash Deep with the new ball.

First over: Crawley leaves the first delivery and blocks the next couple. Then comes a sharp lifter, rising into his body - right into his soft spot, and he's left doubled over in discomfort. A probing, disciplined start. Maiden over from Akash Deep.

From the other end, it's Siraj. Duckett is off the mark in style! An overpitched ball on the legs, and he flicks it for a boundary. Next ball - another four! Finds the gap again, with Sai Sudharsan giving chase but unable to stop it. Then a more controlled shot - Duckett collects three runs as the ball trickles through cover.

But Siraj has the last word! Edge and taken! Crawley departs for a duck! Sai Sudharsan takes a clean catch, and England lose their first early.

A massive blow in what already feels like an uphill battle.

Pope is the new batter. He defends. Ends the over with a couple of runs.

21:39

India declare! England face 608 to win

India 427-6 decl (83 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

India have declared in style, leaving England an Everest to climb - 608 the target, and time running out.

At the heart of this dominant second innings was once again captain Shubman Gill, who produced a masterclass - 161 off just 162 balls - to back up his first-innings double ton.

There were vital half-centuries too from KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Ravindra Jadeja, each playing their role in grinding England down.

Now, Bazball faces its biggest test yet. With weary bodies and a mountain to climb, England need something miraculous to pull this off.

21:36

India declare! England face 608 to win

India 427-6 (83 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Washington Sundar walks out to bat. He begins with a solid block, then launches the next ball for six! Confident intent from the left-hander. Two more solid blocks follow, and then he finishes the over with a boundary. 10 runs and a wicket from the over - after 82 overs, India are 422 for 6.

Bashir continues. Jadeja and Sundar exchange singles early in the over. Jadeja then defends solidly, before cutting to deep point for another run. Sundar tucks one to the leg side for a single, and Jadeja finishes the over with another single. 5 singles from the over - after 83 overs, India are 427 for 6.

And that is drinks - or wait, no... Shubman Gill appears on the balcony and signals the declaration! India declare with a lead of 607 runs.

An emphatic position, and England now face a daunting task with more than four sessions left in the match.

21:27

Gill's masterclass ends, departs for 161

India 412-5 (81.1 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Root back into the attack. And he strikes immediately! Wicket! Nitish Kumar Reddy is caught at long-off by Crawley! Tossed up invitingly outside off, Reddy tries to go down the ground - but doesn't get the elevation. Crawley takes a sharp catch, diving forward at long-off. A brief stay at the crease -

Reddy departs for 1 off 2 balls. A Test to forget for the youngster.

21:23

Gill's masterclass ends, departs for 161

India 412-5 (81 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Gill starts with a block, then steps down and launches a six - clean and confident. He follows it up by taking a couple of strides and slapping a single in front of Joe Root at deep cover. Jadeja punches through midwicket for a single to rotate strike again.

Wicket! Shubman Gill departs for 161 off 162! Looking to go big again, he misjudges the length - the ball lobs up in the air and Bashir runs in to complete a sharp return catch. A truly stunning innings comes to an end - a captain's knock that followed up his first-innings 269 in style.

Gill walks off to a standing ovation, having anchored India's dominance with grace and aggression.

Nitish Kumar Reddy walks in to bat.

21:19

Gill slams 150

India 403-4 (80 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir over the wicket to Jadeja. He skips down the pitch but blocks it back to the bowler - no run. Two more dots follow. Jadeja then drives down to long-off for a single. Gill attempts a reverse sweep and misses - leg bye signalled. Jadeja shoulders arms to the final delivery. 2 runs from the over - after 77 overs, India are 369 for 4.

Root continues. Gill welcomes him with a six - and follows it with another! Back-to-back sixes from the India captain! He's completely in command. Rotates strike with a single. Jadeja blocks the next, then takes a single to end the over. 14 runs off it - after 78 overs, India are 383 for 4.

Bashir continues. Jadeja sweeps toward midwicket - no run. Gets a single next ball. Gill tucks one away to deep midwicket for a run. Jadeja defends two solidly and ends the over with a single. 3 runs added - after 79 overs, India are 386 for 4.

Root to bowl the 80th over. Jadeja starts with a cracking boundary, then takes a single. Gill steps up - and with a towering six, brings up his 150! A superb, captain's knock - flowing with elegance and power. Next ball, Pope puts down a chance at point - and Gill gets a boundary as a result. He leaves the next, and the batters sneak a bye. Jadeja defends the final two deliveries.

17 runs off the over - after 80 overs, India are 403 for 4. India now lead by a mammoth 583 runs.

21:05

Jadeja reaches fifty in style

India 367-4 (76 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Root continues. Jadeja pushes square on the off side - no run. Then slams a boundary to bring up his fifty off 95 balls! A composed and quietly effective knock. He follows it up with another boundary - back-to-back! Glorious timing. Then rotates strike with a single to long-off. Gill whips one but can't beat the fielder. A dot to end the over.

9 runs from it - after 76 overs, India are 367 for 4.

21:02

Gill's onslaught pushes lead past 500

India 358-4 (75 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Jadeja misses an attempted sweep - no run. He then jabs one off the back foot through point for a single. Gill follows with a gentle push to cover for another run. Bashir drops one short outside off, and Jadeja rocks back and pulls it in front of square for two runs. He then cuts to backward point for a single. Gill attempts a reverse sweep to a full toss outside off - it brushes the pad. Leg bye signalled. 6 runs from the over - after 73 overs, India are 347 for 4.

Root returns to the attack. Gill and Jadeja rotate the strike with ease, picking off singles. 4 runs added - after 74 overs, India are 351 for 4.

Bashir continues. Jadeja calls for a quick single but is sent back. He then sweeps square to the man in the deep for one. Gill sweeps a full ball on off stump to deep square leg for a single. A firm drive to cover brings no run, but then Gill slams a boundary - pure timing! He moves to 47, and with a single off the last ball, he advances to 48. 7 runs off the over - after 75 overs, India are 358 for 4.

20:55

Gill's onslaught pushes lead past 500

India 341-4 (72 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

The final session begins with Gill on strike. Bashir to bowl.

Gill eases the first ball down to long-on for a single. Jadeja steps up and slams a six! A clean strike to announce his intent. He follows it with a block to cover and then tucks one through square leg for a single. Gill reverse-sweeps fine - misfielded by Woakes at short third! He picks up another run. Jadeja lunges forward to defend the last ball. 9 runs off the over - after 69 overs, India are 313 for 4.

Woakes from the other end. Gill welcomes him with a six! Then follows it up with back-to-back boundaries! The Indian skipper is in overdrive - and with that, India's lead crosses the 500-mark. Gill adds a single to rotate strike. Jadeja collects three more by the end of the over.

A big one - 18 runs off it! After 70 overs, India are 331 for 4.

Bashir continues. Jadeja sweeps through backward square for a single. Gill slams a boundary with ease, then plays the next to mid-on - no run. He fetches the next one with a sweep to deep midwicket for a single. Jadeja defends the final two balls. 6 runs from the over - after 71 overs, India are 337 for 4.

Woakes to continue. Gill and Jadeja rotate strike efficiently, dealing in singles and keeping the scoreboard ticking. 4 more runs added - after 72 overs, India are 341 for 4.

20:18

Gill slams another hundred!

India 304-4 (68 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Tea on Day 4 - and India tighten their grip. It's been a slightly unconventional session, but with a towering lead of 484 and four sessions left, the match is firmly in India's control.

Shubman Gill's regal century - his second of the match - has been the backbone of the innings, offering poise and authority. At the other end, Rishabh Pant provided the spark, smashing a typically audacious 65 to keep England under pressure.

With time on their side and a worn pitch in play, India look poised to dictate the final act.

20:14

Gill slams another hundred!

India 304-4 (68 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Root continues. Jadeja works the first ball to deep cover for a single. Gill defends solidly, then pushes one down to long-on for an easy run - he moves to 99. Jadeja blocks the remainder of the over. 2 runs off it -after 66 overs, India are 302 for 4.

Gill on 99. Here comes Bashir... He taps the first ball gently - no run. A jab toward point next - still no run. Then he finds the gap! A quick single - and that's it! Shubman Gill brings up his century off 129 balls! The Indian captain is in the form of his life - this is his second century of the match! After his epic 269 in the first innings, he's followed it up with another hundred - stunning numbers from a player at his peak. Jadeja defends calmly, then nudges one toward third man for a single. A dot ball to end the over.

After 67 overs, India are 304 for 4. India now lead by 484 runs.

Maiden over from Root and its time for tea.

20:05

Gill keeps India in command

India 300-4 (65 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir bowls a maiden. Jadeja plays it safe, focusing on defence throughout the over. After 61 overs, India remain 281 for 4.

Joe Root comes into the attack. Gill blocks the first, then slams a boundary - lovely timing. He follows it up with a single. Jadeja takes a quick run to rotate strike again. Gill cuts one toward point for a couple. A dot to end the over. 8 runs off it - after 62 overs, India are 289 for 4.

The run rate has dipped a touch since Rishabh Pant's dismissal. Bashir continues. Jadeja blocks a few, then works one toward backward square for two runs. After a couple more watchful deliveries, he unleashes a rare boundary. Ends the over with a single. 7 runs from it - after 63 overs, India are 296 for 4.

Root to continue. Jadeja pushes one to the on side - no run. Then tucks it toward mid-on for a single. Gill, on 97, now on strike. He defends the first ball, then returns one straight to the bowler. Next, he glances to fine leg for a single - moving to 98. Jadeja finishes the over with a flick for one to retain strike. 3 runs from it - after 64 overs, India are 299 for 4.

Bashir continues. Jadeja blocks, then plays one to short cover - no run. Another defensive stroke follows. Then a single brings up India's 300! That also puts Gill on strike, on 98. He defends the final ball of the over.

Just 1 run from it - after 65 overs, India are 300 for 4. India now lead by 480 runs.

19:52

Gill keeps India in command

India 281-4 (60 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Stokes to continue. Jadeja lets the first ball go through to the keeper. He then plays off the back foot towards square leg for a single. Gill nudges one towards fine leg - no run. He finds the gap on the next delivery and picks up two easy runs. Sends the next one straight back to the bowler. A dot to end the over. 3 runs from the over - after 56 overs, India are 267 for 4.

Bashir continues. Jadeja and Gill exchange singles early in the over. Jadeja then defends the rest calmly. 2 runs from it - after 57 overs, India are 269 for 4.

Stokes continues. Gill defends the first ball, then cuts towards point for a single. Jadeja is cautious, defending solidly. Just 1 run off the over '" after 58 overs, India are 270 for 4. Bashir again. Gill blocks the first delivery, then nudges one to mid-on for a single. Jadeja advances down the track and picks up two runs - showing intent for the first time in this knock. Follows it with a single. Gill plays out the final two balls defensively. 4 runs off the over - after 59 overs, India are 274 for 4.

Stokes to Jadeja. He cuts toward point for a single. Gill then charges down the pitch and picks up two runs. Follows it up with a drive to deep cover for another brace. A solid block next. Jadeja finishes the over with a single. 7 runs from it - after 60 overs, India are 281 for 4.

19:50

Gill keeps India in command

India 264-4 (55 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Gill starts with a watchful block, then leaves the next one alone. He follows it up with a neat punch down to long-on for a single. Jadeja defends on the front foot. Just 1 run off the over - after 51 overs, India are 246 for 4.

Ben Stokes replaces Josh Tongue. Can the England skipper find a breakthrough? Gill and Jadeja exchange singles early in the over. Gill then cuts one into the ground - no run. He finishes the over by tucking it past the square leg fielder for a comfortable single. 3 runs from the over - after 52 overs, India are 249 for 4.

Drinks are called.

Bashir resumes after drinks. Gill defends the first, then unleashes a classy cover drive for four! He blocks again before launching a massive six down the ground! What timing. He backs it up with a couple of runs and finishes the over with a single. A productive over -13 runs from it. After 53 overs, India are 262 for 4.

Stokes continues. Gill plays with caution and defends the entire over. Maiden from the England skipper.

Bashir continues. Gill blocks the first ball, then picks up a single off the next. A wide is called as one strays down leg. Gill defends the rest of the over without trouble. 2 runs from the over - after 55 overs, India are 264 for 4.

19:05

Pant's thrilling cameo ends

India 245-4 (50 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Tongue continues. Jadeja shoulders arms to the first delivery, then defends towards the on side. He blocks the next few with assurance. A tidy maiden over from Tongue.

Bashir into the attack. Gill nudges fine down the leg side - they'll come back for a couple. Another glance in the same area brings two more for the Indian skipper. He follows up with a single. Jadeja clips one through midwicket for a run. Gill sees out the over with two solid blocks. 6 runs from the over - after 49 overs, India are 243 for 4.

Tongue to continue. Jadeja leaves the first ball alone, then cuts towards backward square for a single. Gill defends the next, then opens the face and cuts again - this time to square leg for another single. Jadeja blocks the final two deliveries. 2 runs off the over - after 50 overs, India are 245 for 4.

India lead by 425 runs.

18:53

Pant's thrilling cameo ends

India 237-4 (47 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Pant defends the first ball. He looks to cut a short-ish delivery wide of off stump but can't pierce the field. Then comes a sweep through square leg for four - classic Pant! He leaves the next alone, followed by two dot balls to finish. 4 runs from the over - after 45 overs, India are 228 for 3.

Tongue returns. Gill opens with a solid defence, then slams a boundary with authority. He sees out the rest of the over quietly. India are 232 for 3 after 46 overs.

Bashir to continue... and drama unfolds! Pant falls over while attempting a wild stroke but still manages to slam a boundary. On the very next ball, he charges down the track to a full delivery and launches it down the ground - but not far enough! The bat flies toward square leg, but Pant's shot doesn't get the distance. Duckett holds on safely, and Rishabh Pant's thrilling cameo comes to an end. He walks off scoring 65 off 58 balls to applause after another entertaining knock.

India, effectively, 416 for 4.

Jadeja is the new batter. He defends the first and is then off the mark with a single. Gill blocks the first. Dot to end the over.

18:40

Pant, Gill reach 50s as India's lead soars

India 224-3 (44 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Pant cuts to deep cover for a single. Gill works it with the spin to midwicket - no run. He then tucks it square of the fielder for a comfortable single. Pant cuts again, but straight to point. He defends the last two deliveries with a steady bat. 2 runs from the over - after 43 overs, India are 214 for 3.

Tongue from the other end. Gill nudges one to deep backward point for a single. Pant defends off the back foot, then tucks one away for another single - and with that, brings up his fifty off just 48 balls. A punchy, confident innings from the left-hander. Gill adds another single. And now Pant launches one into the crowd! A towering six that takes India's lead past 400 - to 403, to be precise. He finishes the over with a single.

10 runs off it - after 44 overs, India are 224 for 3.

18:30

Gill reaches fifty in style

India 212-3 (42 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Pant punches off the back foot to deep cover for a single. Gill is watchful, defending the next. He then whips it down the ground to wide long-on for another single. Pant sees out the remainder of the over with a solid defence. Just 2 runs from the over - after 41 overs, India are 199 for 3.

Tongue continues. Gill swings and misses an attempted pull - good take by Smith behind the stumps. Then comes the counterpunch - a towering six! It was drifting down leg and Gill didn't miss out. Wide called next ball. Gill pulls the next to Stokes at deep midwicket for a single. Pant follows with a single to fine leg. And then - Gill brings up his fifty off just 57 balls! - with a classy boundary. What a knock under pressure. Dot to end the over.

13 runs off it - after 42 overs, India are 212 for 3.

18:22

Pant and Gill explode with boundaries

India 197-3 (40 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant walk out to resume India's innings.

Bashir starts the session. Pant picks up right where he left off, starting with a crisp boundary. He follows it up with a single to rotate strike. Gill presses forward in defence - no run. He blocks the next two deliveries, staying solid. Ends the over with a single. 6 runs from the over - after 39 overs, India are 183 for 3.

Tongue from the other end. Gill plays the first ball to mid-on - no run. The next is pulled towards backward point, but still no run. Then, bang! Gill launches one for six! He's not done - back-to-back boundaries! What a way to announce himself. He's stepped on the gas. A dot to end the over.

14 runs off it - after 40 overs, India are 197 for 3.

17:38

Pant, Gill power lead past 350 at lunch

India 177-3 (38 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Bashir continues. Pant starts with a block. There's a huge gap behind square - a mistimed shot nearly costs him, but he survives. He flicks one to the leg side for a single. Gill plays it watchfully, then rotates strike with a single of his own. Pant closes the over with another single. 3 runs off it - after 35 overs, India are 168 for 3.

Tongue back into the attack. Pant defends firmly towards covers, then tucks one to point for a single. Gill plays out the rest of the over with solid defence. Just 1 run from the over - after 36 overs, India are 169 for 3.

Bashir to continue. Pant flicks to mid-on - no run. Then unleashes a powerful shot over midwicket for four! A few dot balls follow as he reins it in. 4 runs from the over - after 37 overs, India are 173 for 3.

Tongue continues. Gill swings and misses. Then manages a single to the leg side. Pant joins in with a flick to the on side for another run. A gentle push from Pant to backward point brings him yet another single. Gill blocks out the over. 4 runs added - after 38 overs, India are 177 for 3.

India lead by 357 runs.

17:18

Pant rides his luck, continues assault

India 165-3 (34 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Tongue continues. Pant opens with a soft deflection, then hammers the next delivery for four - pure power. A couple of dot balls follow. Then, shaping in towards the legs, Pant kneels as the ball arrives, curls his bat around it, and launches it high over fine leg for six! A trademark Pant stroke. He defends the last ball. 10 runs from the over - after 32 overs, India are 152 for 3.

Change in bowling - Bashir comes into the attack. Gill flicks the first delivery to point for a single. Now Pant is on strike - and it's a boundary! He's putting on a show. The next delivery is wide but not signalled, and Pant slams it to the fence again. Back-to-back boundaries! He's in the mood - this knock is equal parts entertaining and dangerous. Follows it up with a single. Gill defends the last ball of the over. 10 runs off it - after 33 overs, India are 162 for 3.

Tongue continues. A brief mix-up between the wickets, but Pant and Gill manage the single. Gill plays it safe, defending and then pushing to mid-off for another run. Pant throws his bat again, this time to square leg - Siraj and Bumrah are shown smiling on camera, loving the chaos only Pant can bring!

Leading edge - and another drop! Woakes sprints in from square leg, dives full stretch but can't hold on. Pant gets a single in the process. Gill safely defends the final ball.

3 runs from the over - after 34 overs, India are 165 for 3.

17:16

Pant handed lifeline on 11

India 142-3 (31 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Stokes continues. Gill defends solidly on the front foot, then shows finesse - a deft dab past the cordon runs away to the deep third boundary.

Beautifully done! He follows it up with a quick single. Pant is on strike. He jabs one towards cover - no run. The next ball flies off the edge straight to the keeper' no, it's Crawley at slip - and he drops it! A big lifeline for Pant, who was on 11. That could prove costly. Remember, England!

6 runs from the over - after 31 overs, India are 142 for 3.

16:57

Rahul departs after brilliant fifty

India 136-3 (30 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Ben Stokes comes into the attack. Rahul greets him with a boundary - punched crisply through the off side. Ouch! There was a noise as the next delivery passed the bat, but England opts not to appeal. Smith gathers it safely behind the stumps. Rahul defends the following ball, then flicks one neatly to square leg for a single. Gill rotates strike with another single to mid-on. Rahul shoulders arms to the final delivery, which narrowly misses off stump and sneaks through to Smith, who fumbles - they scamper through for a single. It's signaled as a leg bye. 7 runs from the over - after 29 overs, India are 126 for 2.

Tongue continues, That's out bowled! He made a mess if KL Rahul's stumps, He departs for 55 off 84 balls.

Pant is the new man in. Hits into the pads, Pant stabs his hans. Slams a boundary off next. Oh that's gone over the bowler's head for six! Dot to end the over. 10 runs and a wicket came off it.

16:45

Rahul brings up a brilliant fifty

India 119-2 (28 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Change in bowling - Josh Tongue comes into the attack. Gill and Rahul rotate the strike with a single each. Rahul then drives firmly down the ground to long-off and collects three runs - with that, he brings up a well-crafted fifty off 78 balls. A composed and valuable knock under pressure. Gill follows up with a classy boundary, timing it sweetly to the fence.

A dot ball to finish the over. 10 runs from it - after 28 overs, India are 119 for 2.

16:41

Karun out for 26; India lose 2nd wicket

India 109-2 (27 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Carse continues. Rahul defends the first ball solidly, then drives to cover but finds the fielder. He stays alert and gets on top of the bounce, flashing a shot through the vacant gully for four. The rest of the over is safely negotiated. A testing over from Carse. After 25 overs, India are 105 for 2.

Woakes into the attack. Gill starts with a compact block, follows up with another watchful defence, then leans into a drive and slams it to the boundary. He sees out the rest of the over calmly. Four runs from the over - after 26 overs, India are 109 for 2.

And that will be drinks.

Carse resumes after the break. Rahul swings and misses - a probing maiden over. He remains on 46.

16:23

Karun out for 26; India lose 2nd wicket

India 101-2 (24 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Carse has a confident appeal for leg before wicket turned down against India captain Shubman Gill.

The incoming delivery came in as Gill missed the flick and was struck on the pads.

Initially, captain Stokes believed that there was an inside edge but looking at Gill's form they took a gamble. However, Stokes was right as the inside edge sees England losing a review.

But this is a good period for England with the ball as they have created some chances.

A couple of edges flew in between the slips while they have managed to stifle the flow of runs.

England have two fielders close in on each side for the drives and flicks for Gill as Chris Woakes bowls full but the India skipper is able to defend.

India are 101/2 in 24 overs, for an overall lead of 281 runs.

16:16

Karun out for 26; India lose 2nd wicket

India 96-2 (21 ovs) & 587 vs Eng 407 | SCORECARD

Karun Nair looking in good touch as he hits two delightful boundaries off pacer Brydon Carse.

The first boundary is flicked off the pads behind square on the leg side before he plays a handsome drive through the covers off the next.

But Carse cuts short Karun's encouraging start. The right-hander goes for another drive through the off-side but the ball moves away enough to take the edge as wicketkeeper Jamie Smith dives to his right to grab the catch.

Karun unable to build on after a bright star as he is dismissed for 26.

India are 96/2 in 21 overs, for an overall lead of 276 runs.

The ball has certainly done a bit this morning under overcast skies at Headingley.

15:38

India eye commanding lead over England

India 67-1 (14 Ovs) & 587 vs England 407 | SCORECARD

KL Rahul and Karun Nair stride out to the middle as Chris Woakes begins his spell.

Rahul gets off strike early, guiding one to backward point for a single. Nair, composed at the crease, defends the next two deliveries solidly before working one off his pads to deep square leg for a single. Rahul finishes the over with another run in the same region, nudging it to backward point.

A tidy over for India, three runs from it - they move to 67 for 1 after 14 overs.

15:30

India eye commanding lead over England

'It's slightly overcast on Day 4, breezy, with the sun playing hide and seek,' says Deep Dasgupta.

'But these conditions are unlikely to change the nature of the pitch. It should play much the same as it did on Day 3.'

Jonathan Trott, meanwhile, expects the surface to remain consistent today but warns of variable bounce creeping in on Day 5, which could make things more interesting for the bowlers.

14:58

India eye commanding lead over England on Day 4

India let a golden chance slip in Leeds despite being on top for long stretches.

At Edgbaston, they have another opportunity - and this time, they're in no mood to let it go.

Dominant and disciplined, the visitors enter Day 4 firmly in charge, with a chance to bat England out of the contest and dictate every remaining move in this Test.

The morning session holds the key - snuff out any hopes of a comeback now, and the rest of the day could be about when to declare and how aggressively to go for the win.

2nd Test Updates: England finish Day 4 at 72/3 chasing 608

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