At stumps on Day 4 of the first Test at Leeds, England were 21/0, chasing 371 to win against India. Zak Crawley (12*) and Ben Duckett (9*) faced 6 overs, with India’s bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah, yet to strike.

India’s second innings ended at 364 all out in 96 overs. KL Rahul’s 137 and Rishabh Pant’s explosive 118 powered the total, though Brydon Carse (3/80) and Josh Tongue (3/72) triggered a late collapse, with India losing their last 6 wickets for 31 runs. Shoaib Bashir and Ben Stokes took 2 and 1 wickets, respectively.

Earlier, India scored 471 in their first innings, while England replied with 465. India’s second innings began at 90/2 overnight, but despite Rahul and Pant’s heroics, they couldn’t extend the lead further due to England’s disciplined bowling.

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England now face a daunting 350-run target on the final day, with India’s bowlers, including Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja, poised to defend. The match hangs in balance, promising a thrilling conclusion.

Score Summary:

India 1st: 471

England 1st: 465

India 2nd: 364 (Rahul 137, Pant 118; Carse 3/80, Tongue 3/72)

England 2nd: 21/0 (6 overs, Crawley 12*, Duckett 9*)

Target: 371

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