IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 4 Highlights: India Stumble at 58/4 in Tense Chase of 193 After England Collapse for 192
IND vs ENG 3rd Test: India end Day 4 at 58/4 chasing 193. Bumrah, Siraj, and Sundar shine as thrilling Lord’s Test heads to a dramatic final day.
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The third Test between India and England at Lord’s is poised for a dramatic finish as India ended Day 4 at 58/4, chasing a tricky target of 193 runs. After dominating most of the day, India were rocked late in the final session by England's fiery pace attack, setting the stage for a gripping final day.
🔥 Day 4 Recap: India Dominate Early, England Strike Back
The day began with Indian pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj delivering a lethal opening spell that saw England bowled out for 192. With over an hour and a half left in the day, India began their chase on a deteriorating pitch — but England’s pace battery hit back hard, removing four top-order batters by stumps.
India still need 135 runs to win the Test and take a lead in the series. The pitch, showing variable bounce and offering assistance to seamers, made batting extremely challenging in the final session.
🏏 England’s Collapse: Seven Bowled, One LBW
- Washington Sundar starred in the final session with a sensational spell, claiming 4 wickets, all bowled, including Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Jamie Smith, and Shoaib Bashir.
- Bumrah (2/38) and Siraj (2/31) set the tone early with accurate and aggressive seam bowling, reminiscent of their famous 2021 spell at Lord’s.
- Akash Deep, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Jaiswal contributed with key moments to dismantle England’s batting order.
In total, seven English batters were bowled, and one was trapped LBW — showcasing India's precise stump-targeting strategy.
⚡ Final Session Drama: India’s Top Order Crumbles
In reply, India’s innings got off to a shaky start:
- Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal fell cheaply to England’s rejuvenated pace trio.
- The dismissal of nightwatchman Akash Deep by Ben Stokes, who uprooted the stumps, marked the climax of an intense final hour.
- KL Rahul and Akash Deep also engaged in time-wasting tactics, reflecting the tension between the sides.
📸 Lord’s Turns Hostile for Batters
The fourth-day pitch at Lord’s proved to be the toughest surface yet in the series. The bounce was unpredictable, the ball seamed just enough, and overhead conditions offered swing.
"It felt like 2021 all over again," said a source close to the Indian camp, referencing the last time India stunned England at the same venue.
💬 Tactical Masterclass by India
- Captain Shubman Gill made a surprise move bringing Nitish Kumar Reddy ahead of Akash Deep, which paid off with the wicket of Zak Crawley.
- A brilliant diving catch by Jaiswal at gully stood out as a fielding highlight.
India’s bowlers stayed committed to attacking the stumps, especially after England had used delaying tactics on Day 3.
🧠 England's Resistance: Root and Stokes Hang In
Despite the collapse, Joe Root (40 off 96) and Ben Stokes (33 off 96) tried to stabilize the innings. Their 67-run partnership off 22 overs was the only phase of resistance, but even that ended when both batters were bowled by Sundar, failing to handle the spin and bounce.
🧤 Debutant Dhruv Jurel Struggles Behind the Stumps
Dhruv Jurel, keeping for the first time in England, had a forgettable outing, conceding 25 byes—giving England some unexpected runs in an otherwise disciplined Indian effort.
⚔️ What to Expect on Day 5
With 135 runs needed and 6 wickets in hand, India face a tense battle on Day 5. England’s bowlers will look to exploit the challenging conditions, while India will hope for a calm and clinical finish to seal a famous Test victory.
🧾 Score Summary at Stumps – Day 4
- England 1st Innings: 245
- India 1st Innings: 295
- England 2nd Innings: 192
- India 2nd Innings: 58/4 (Target: 193)
- India require 135 runs to win with 6 wickets remaining.
