IND vs ENG Highlights, 1st Test Day 4: England 21/0 at stumps, need 350 more to win vs India

India vs England LIVE: A recipe for blockbuster finish!

This Test is beautifully poised: 90 overs, 350 runs, 10 wickets - all four results still on the table.

And don’t forget the looming threat of rain tomorrow, which could add another layer of drama to an already gripping finish.

India vs England LIVE: STUMPS ON DAY 4!

England openers Zak Crawley (12) and Ben Duckett (9) see off the opening six overs without damage, negotiating the new ball confidently.

A steady start to their chase of 371 as they head into the break unscathed.

England 21/0 | Target: 371

India vs England LIVE: FOURS!

4,4 - BOOM! Zak Crawley smashes back-to-back fours off Mohammed Siraj.

First! Siraj goes wider outside off, giving Crawley the width he thrives on. The England opener steps forward and carves it over backward point with intent — didn't bother keeping it down. A confident and positive start from Crawley.

Second! Too full and too straight, and Crawley makes him pay. A lovely display of timing and placement — he leans into the flick and threads it perfectly between mid-wicket and mid-on. Pure class and elegance as it races to the fence.

England 13/0 | Target - 371

India vs England LIVE: Watchful!

England openers make a cautious start, collecting just a single off Jasprit Bumrah’s over.

They’re taking their time settling in as they begin the steep chase of 371.

England 4/0 in 3 overs | Target: 371

India vs England LIVE: Steady start!

Zak Crawley scored three runs off Jasprit Bumrah in the first over of the run chase. Steady start for the hosts.

England 3/0 | Target 371

India vs England LIVE: The chase begins!

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley stride out to begin England’s big chase of 371.

As expected, it’s Jasprit Bumrah with the new ball for India, looking to strike early and set the tone.

Target: 371

India vs England LIVE: STATS!

There have been 13 previous instances of a team successfully chasing down 350+ in the fourth innings.

Headingley is the only venue with two such instances (404 by Aus vs Eng in 1948 & 359 by Eng vs Aus in 2019)

India vs England LIVE: India all out for 364!

That's it!

Prasidh Krishna goes for the big shot and holes out to deep mid-wicket, where Josh Tongue takes a well-judged catch under a blazing sun.

It was tossed up full and wide outside off from Shoaib Bashir, luring Prasidh into a cross-batted swipe. The ball took a thick top-edge and went high into the air, directly into the sun, but Tongue stayed composed and completed the catch safely with both hands.

Ravindra Jadeja remained unbeaten on 25, off 40 balls, which included a six and two fours.

India are all out for 364, setting England a target of 371.

India vs England LIVE: SIX! FOUR!

BOOM! Ravindra Jadeja (23) ups the tempo, taking on Josh Tongue with a six and a four off successive deliveries.

First, he launched one over deep mid-wicket for a clean six, then followed it up with a neatly placed boundary to fine leg — adding vital runs in quick time as India look to stretch their lead.

India 362/9 | Lead England by 368 runs

India vs England LIVE: Most outfield catches in Test cricket

210 - Joe Root (154 Tests) *
210 - Rahul Dravid (164)
205 - Mahela Jayawardene (149)
200 - Steven Smith (117)
200 - Jacques Kallis (166)

India vs England LIVE: OUT! Three for Tongue

Bowled! Josh Tongue gets his third of the over, castles Jasprit Bumrah for a duck.

Two balls later, Bumrah falls for a duck. A wobble-seam full delivery jagging in from outside off sees Bumrah go for a wild heave. The inside edge crashes into the middle stump, sending it cartwheeling.

India 349/9

India vs England LIVE: OUT! Two in two for Tongue

First-ball duck for Mohammed Siraj!

Next ball, Mohammed Siraj is gone for a golden duck. A short delivery follows him down the leg side, and Siraj can’t get out of the way. The ball catches his glove and loops gently to Jamie Smith, who dives to his left to complete a simple catch. Siraj walks off shaking his bowling hand after taking a blow.

India 349/8

India vs England LIVE: OUT! Thakur falls

More wickets for England. India lost three wickets for just 16 runs.

Shardul Thakur falls for 4. A full delivery outside off tempts the drive, but Thakur edges it straight to Joe Root at first slip, who takes a sharp catch with a reverse cup in front of his chest. After edging to the keeper in the first innings, Thakur perishes to the slips this time.

India 349/7, lead England by 355 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Lead is 350 now!

Ravindra Jadeja (4) and Shardul Thakur (5) have taken India’s lead to 350 at Headingley — an important milestone crossed.

With six wickets down, India will now look to push towards the next target: a 400-run lead to firmly shut the door on England.

India 344/6 | Lead England by 350 runs

India vs England Live Score: OUT!

Caught & Bowled! Chris Woakes strikes to dismiss Karun Nair (20).

Soft dismissal and Karun Nair can’t believe it.

A tame end to his innings as he offers a simple return catch to Chris Woakes, who reacts well in his follow-through. It was full and just outside off, tempting the drive. Karun leaned forward looking to place it past mid-off, but ended up punching it straight back to the bowler.

A promising knock cut short, and Nair stands in disbelief at how softly it ended.

Karun Nair scored 20 (54), which included three fours.

India 335/6, lead England by 341 runs

India vs England LIVE: OUT! Rahul falls

Massive breakthrough for England!

The angled bat brings about KL Rahul’s downfall as an inside edge crashes into middle stump. A weary Headingley crowd rises to its feet in appreciation as Rahul walks off, raising his bat to acknowledge the applause for a truly remarkable knock.

Third wicket for Brydon Carse.

Attempting a back-foot cut to a short-of-length delivery, Rahul was undone by the extra bounce. The shot was on, but the bat wasn’t quite level — leading to an inside edge that clattered into the stumps. A sensational innings comes to an end.

Rahul scored 137 (247) with the help of 18 fours.

India 332/5, lead England by 338 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: New Ball!

New ball taken!

England opt for the second new ball as Brydon Carse returns to the attack in search of a breakthrough. With the game slipping away, the visitors will be hoping the fresh ball brings some movement and momentum back their way.

KL Rahul (133*) and Karun Nair (7*) have looked assured so far in the final session, extending India's lead with composure.

India 314/4 after 80 overs

India vs England Live Score: 300 up for India!

1 run – and that brings up 300 for India.

Full and just outside off, KL Rahul leans into it with a controlled push, driving it out to deep extra cover for a comfortable single.

Steady progress for India as the lead continues to build.

India 300/4, lead England by 306 runs

India vs England LIVE: Welcome back!

The final session begins at Headingley, and India will be aiming to stretch their lead beyond 400 and set up a crack at England’s batters before stumps.

With momentum firmly on their side, the visitors are in a strong position to dictate the remainder of the day.

India 298/4 | Lead England by 304 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: TEA BREAK!

It was all India in the session despite Rishabh Pant's wicket. KL Rahul (120*) and Pant (118) completed their centuries in it as India piled up 147 runs in the second session of the day.

The day began with the match finely poised, but by tea, India have taken a commanding grip on proceedings.

With a lead of 304 runs, they are now firmly in control and dictating terms. England looked short of ideas, first trying the short-ball tactic to no avail, before attempting to lure Pant into a false stroke. That strategy eventually worked, but only after Pant had inflicted considerable damage with a flurry of boundaries.

Rahul remains unbeaten on 120, anchoring the innings masterfully, while Karun Nair, making his comeback, opened his account with a confident boundary. The momentum is with India as they eye a declaration and a chance to bowl England out once again.

India 298/4 at tea break, lead England by 304 runs

India vs England Live Score: FOUR!

That’s his first runs on comeback!

Tossed up full and just outside off, and Karun Nair executes a bold reverse sweep. He gets it fine enough to beat the fielder at third man — an audacious shot to play under pressure, but brilliantly executed. A statement of intent from Nair on his return to Test cricket.

India 297/4, lead England by 303 runs

India vs England LIVE: STATS ATTACK!

* Five individual centuries for India in this Test - the first time they have achieved the feat (sixth time overall for any side). They also become the second side to do it in an away Test after Australia against West Indies in Kingston in 1955.

* Hundreds in each innings of a Test for India
Vijay Hazare
Sunil Gavaskar (3)
Rahul Dravid (2)
Virat Kohli
Ajinkya Rahane
Rohit Sharma
Rishabh Pant

Pant is the first Indian batter to achieve the feat in England.

* Hundreds in each innings by a designated wicketkeeper
Andy Flower 142 & 199* vs SA Harare 2001
Rishabh Pant 134 & 100* vs Eng Headingley 2025

* Nine sixes by Pant is the joint-most by a batter in a Test in England, equaling the efforts of Andrew Flintoff (vs Aus, Edgbaston, 2005) and Ben Stokes (vs Aus, Lord's, 2023).

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: OUT! Pant falls

Finally a wicket for England!

The trap was carefully set, and Rishabh Pant has walked right into it.

Ben Stokes had been hoping for that one false stroke, and it’s arrived — but not before Pant delivered another masterclass.

Shoaib Bashir tossed it up full on off-stump, and Pant went for the slog-sweep. He didn’t quite get under it — neither the timing nor the elevation was right — and ended up finding Zak Crawley stationed at wide long-on.

He departs to a rousing standing ovation. A century in each innings — truly a special performance from India’s maverick batter.

Pant departed for 118 (140), which included three sixes and 15 fours.

India 287/4, lead England by 293 runs

India vs England Live Score: BOOM!

WOW! 4 byes, 4, 6, 4 – Rishabh Pant (111) cuts loose!

Fresh off his century, Pant goes into overdrive, taking Joe Root to the cleaners with a flurry of boundaries — including a massive six and two fours in consecutive balls, plus four byes to kick things off. India are clearly shifting gears, looking to pile on quick runs.

It looks like the visitors are setting up for a declaration and a crack at England’s batters before stumps.

India 284/3 | Lead England by 290 runs

India vs England LIVE: Hundred for Pant!

What a knock!

Rishabh Pant reaches his century with a single, completing twin hundreds in the Test — a remarkable feat for India’s keeper-batter. It’s a length delivery wide outside off, and Pant stretches out to cut it towards deep point. He scampers across for the single, raises his bat, and soaks in the applause.

The celebrations this time are more subdued, but no less significant. The entire dressing room is on its feet, applauding a truly special effort.

Sunil Gavaskar, ever the fan of flair, playfully signals for a somersault celebration, but Pant smiles and replies: “Next time.”

India 264/3, lead England by 270 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: 250+ lead now!

KL Rahul brings up a magnificent century, while Rishabh Pant closes in on his own milestone in the 90s, as India’s lead crosses the 250-mark. The duo has batted brilliantly to keep England at bay and take control of the Test.

India 245/3 | Lead England by 251 runs

India vs England Live Score: STATS!

Second instance of India registering four centuries in an away Test, the first coming against Bangladesh in Mirpur in 2007.

India vs England LIVE: Hundred for Rahul!

Hundred No.9 for KL Rahul!

A superb knock brings up three figures as Rahul drives a full delivery outside off wide of sweeper cover and comfortably returns for the second off Shoaib Bashir.

Big smiles erupt in the Indian dressing room — Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, and others are up on their feet. Rahul kisses the India crest on his helmet and shares a warm hug with Rishabh Pant, followed by a smile and a brief chat.

It’s been a high-class innings — measured, elegant, and assured from ball one. One of his finest in the format, Rahul has barely put a foot wrong and has looked in complete control throughout.

India 234/3, lead England by 240 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Another Pant record in England!

Rishabh Pant has amassed 210 runs in this Test so far (134 & 76) — the highest match aggregate by a designated wicketkeeper in a Test in England.

He surpasses Alec Stewart’s 204 runs (40 & 164) against South Africa at Old Trafford in 1998, setting a new benchmark for glovemen in English conditions.

India vs England Live Score: Pant in England!

Rishabh Pant - last five innings in England

50
146
57
134
50*

Pant joins Bradman, Cronje, Chanderpaul, Sangakkara, and Mitchell among visiting batters with five consecutive 50+ scores in England; the list is headed by Steven Smith with seven.

India vs England LIVE: SIX! SIX!

Rishabh Pant on fire! Two sixes off Shoaib Bashir.

First SIX! Now Pant is truly in the mood. This one’s in the slot, full on middle, and he doesn't hold back. He steps forward and absolutely smokes it over long-on — high, handsome, and deep into the stands. Middle of the bat, maximum impact. The swagger is back!

Second SIX! Two balls later, tossed up invitingly outside off, and Pant pounces. He takes a confident stride forward and lofts it cleanly over the bowler’s head. It was right in his arc, and Pant wasn’t going to let that go unpunished. Graceful yet authoritative — vintage Pant.

India 205/3 in 57.4 overs, lead England by 211 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Fifty for Pant!

FOUR! Rishabh Pant brings up his fifty with a four off Josh Tongue.

Ben Stokes can only shake his head in disbelief. A thick outside edge flies straight through the gap where a second slip would’ve been stationed. It was a length delivery outside off, and Pant pushed at it with minimal footwork - risky shot, and it would have gone straight to hand with a full slip cordon. Instead, the ball races away to the third man boundary. Fortune continues to favour Pant - and India.

India 185/3 vs 56.4 overs

India vs England Live Score: Slow & Steady!

27 runs from 8 overs! KL Rahul (84*) and Rishabh Pant (45*) are slowly extending their lead over England.

India 180/3 after 56 overs, lead by 186 runs

India vs England LIVE: FOUR! FOUR!

BOOM! Back-to-back boundaries for Rishabh Pant (39) off Josh Tongue.

The first came via a thick outside edge that raced away to the third man fence — no slip in place to stop it. The very next delivery, Pant skipped down the track and smashed it through the gap at sweeper cover for another four. Intent and audacity, classic Pant!

India 165/3 in 50.2 overs | Lead England by 171 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: FOUR!

BANG! KL Rahul (76*) starts the second session with a stunning drive through the extra cover for a four off Shoaib Bashir. Cracking shot!

India 157/3, lead by 163 runs

India vs England Live Score: Welcome back!

KL Rahul (72*) and Rishabh Pant (31*) are back in the middle to begin the second session on Day 4.

The duo will aim to build on the solid foundation laid in the morning, as India look to stretch their lead as much as possible while avoiding further setbacks.

India 153/3 | Lead England by 159 runs

Rishabh Pant caught talking to himself on the stump mic on Day 3 was pure gold. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter, who looked a touch rushed during his innings, was heard giving himself a firm reminder to stay composed and avoid unnecessary risks.

"Waise zaruri nahi hai (It’s not necessary). Maarna hai to seedha lag jayega na next ball (If you want to hit, just play it straight next ball). Zabardasti try kar raha hai (You’re forcing it unnecessarily)," Pant muttered aloud, caught clearly on the stump mic.

The candid moment sparked laughter in the commentary box, where former England captain Michael Atherton turned to Dinesh Karthik for a quick translation. Karthik, familiar with Pant’s animated on-field personality, chuckled as he explained Pant’s internal monologue - a classic example of the keeper’s self-talk and spontaneity in pressure moments.

India vs England Live Score: LUNCH BREAK!

KL Rahul (72*) and Rishabh Pant (31*) safely navigated the first session of Day 4, steadying India after the early dismissal of captain Shubman Gill.

The duo showed great discipline and composure, weathering a probing spell from England’s bowlers to extend India’s lead beyond the 150-run mark.

India added 63 runs for the loss of just one wicket in the session — a passage of play that was both cautious and calculated.

It was the least productive session in terms of runs (63) and joint-second lowest in terms of wickets lost (one) in this Test. Notably, the scoring rate dropped below 3.50 runs per over for the first time in the match, down to 2.60 in this session.

India 153/3 in 48 overs | Lead by 159 runs at Lunch on Day 4

India vs England LIVE: 50 partnership!

FOUR! Brilliant shot from KL Rahul (69*) to bring up the fifty-run partnership with Rishabh Pant (26*).

Undoubtedly the stroke of the morning. Ben Stokes floats it up on a good length around off stump, and Rahul, with minimal fuss, leans into it. Letting the ball come to him, he covers the outswing beautifully and presents the full face of the bat, punching it crisply through the gap to the right of cover.

Pure timing, pure class - Rahul at his elegant best.

India 144/3 in 44.1 overs, lead England by 150 runs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: India extend lead steadily

With a mix of occasional boundaries and smart strike rotation, KL Rahul (61*) and Rishabh Pant (20*) have extended India’s lead to 135 before lunch on Day 4.

The pair has been largely watchful through the morning session, minimising risks and blunting England’s attack. Pant did attempt to shift gears in a brief burst, but without much success, as the bowlers kept him in check.

India 129/3 after 40 overs | Lead England by 135 runs

India vs England Live Score: India steady in the middle!

STEADY START!

KL Rahul (54*) and Rishabh Pant (17*) have safely navigated the first hour of play, adding 28 runs this morning after the early loss of skipper Shubman Gill. The duo has put together a steady 26-run stand for the fourth wicket, keeping England at bay.

India’s lead now stands at 124.

India 118/3 in 37 overs

India vs England LIVE: DRS! NOT OUT!

England lost the review. Replay showed a big inside edge off Rishabh Pant's bat.

A good-length inswinger just outside off, and Pant tumbles across the stumps attempting an audacious scoop.

Loud appeal for lbw, but the umpire isn’t convinced. England go upstairs after some deliberation - Ben Stokes eventually signals for the review. There’s a clear inside edge.

India 112/3 in 36 overs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: BOOM!

FOUR!

Rishabh Pant (11*) charges down the track and smashes it straight back past Chris Woakes for a boundary. Audacious intent from Pant - vintage flair on display.

India 107/3 in 31.5 overs | Lead by 113 runs

India vs England Live Score: FIFTY for KL Rahul!

KL Rahul brings up a well-crafted half-century off 87 deliveries, continuing to anchor India’s second innings with assurance. It’s been a measured knock, laced with seven crisp boundaries so far.

His latest two runs also take India past the 100-run mark in the innings. The visitors now lead England by 107 runs, steadily building on their advantage.

India 101/3 in 28.4 overs | Rahul 50* (87), lead by 107

India vs England LIVE: OUT! Gill falls

BIG WICKET! Brydon Carse strikes early on Day 4. Shubman Gill drags one onto his stumps.

Shubman Gill’s second outing with the bat as India’s captain ends in disappointment - unlike the assured effort in the first innings. Just the start England were hoping for this morning. Brydon Carse delivers a good-length ball just outside off, it hits the deck and jags back in sharply. Gill, rooted to the crease, tries to cut but is cramped for room. The ball takes a thick inside edge and crashes into the stumps. It was a touch too full and a shade too close for that shot.

A visibly dejected Gill walks off for 8 off 16 balls, with a solitary boundary to his name. A slightly lazy dismissal from the Indian skipper.

India 92/3 in 25 overs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score: Day 4 action begins

Shoaib Bashir will complete the over left unfinished from yesterday. A slip, leg slip, and a forward short leg crouch around the bat. He tosses it up full on off-stump, and Rahul presses forward with soft hands, meeting it with the middle of the bat in defence.

India 90/2 after 24 overs

India vs England Live Score: Pitch Report, Day 4

“Surviving the first session will be key for India. They need to get their eye in on a pitch where there is a bit of variable bounce. Few deliveries in the good length area outside the right-hander's off stump have been bouncing. Apart from that, there are no devils in this pitch. India will be hoping to get through that first session and put on a lot of runs by the end of day’s play. They’ll want to be at least 300 runs ahead” notes Sunil Gavaskar.

"Having said that, sun's just beginning to peak out from behind the clouds. The Indian batters still to bat, as well as KL, are taking throwdowns in their hoodies" Kaushik reports. "Bumrah, Siraj and Prasidh the most relaxed off the lot. Just talking a walk together. They'll hope they are not pressed into service today" he adds.

India vs England LIVE: Manjrekar hails Rahul’s perfection; sees promise in Sudharsan

Sanjay Manjrekar echoed similar sentiments, calling Rahul’s innings “perfection in motion.”

The former Indian batter said, “Honestly, he didn’t put a foot wrong. There were a couple of cover drives that were absolute 10 out of 10. Even the harshest of critics would struggle to find a flaw.”

Manjrekar noted that Rahul’s ability to handle pressure and shoulder responsibility has been top-class in this series. He also appreciated Sai Sudharsan’s classical technique, though the youngster fell for 30 just before stumps.

“He plays the ball late, very still at the crease… just classic technique,” Manjrekar observed, noting the promise in Sudharsan’s short-arm jabs and straight drives.

While Sudharsan couldn’t capitalise further, his brief innings hinted at maturity beyond his years. With Shubman Gill on 6* and Rahul nearing a half-century, India will look to build a strong lead on day four, provided the weather holds up.