By Sufiyan Khan 
India vs England: Rain Interruption Ends, Play Resumes
England seized momentum on day four of the India vs England Test at Headingley after a brief rain interruption. The hosts were 21 without loss at the close, chasing a formidable target of 371—sparked by a solid opening stand between Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley.
India vs England: India’s Lower-Order Collapse Opens Door
Following a collapse in India’s lower order, England sensed opportunity in the series opener. India, bowled out for 364, saw their tail collapse once again—losing six wickets for just 31 runs thanks to Josh Tongue’s three-in-four-ball blitz.
India vs England: England’s Openers Stand Tall
Despite facing the dangerous Jasprit Bumrah, England’s openers, Duckett and Crawley, ended day four unbeaten at 21/0. This set the stage for a dramatic final day in the showdown, with both sides eyeing a historic result.
India vs England: Pant-Rahul Fightback Falls Short
India’s KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant had earlier lifted the team from trouble with a 195-run stand. Pant went on to 118 and Rahul to 137, making it a rare occasion with five centuries in a single Test. But India’s tail failed to support, leaving a chaseable total for England in the India match.
India vs England: England’s Chase in Numbers
Chasing 371, England reached a strong 117/0 by lunch on day five. Duckett (64*) and Crawley (42*) maintained a healthy run rate, showing resilience under leaden skies. With no wickets lost, England looked to secure a major victory in this India encounter.
India vs England: Bowling Battle
India’s attack led by Bumrah and Siraj tested England’s openers early. The bowlers extracted movement and challenged the batsmen—though not enough to derail the chase in the India Test.
India vs England: Statistics & Records
- Duckett notched his 20th fifty in his 34th Test.
- Duckett and Crawley brought up a century stand—England’s most successful opening pair since Cook–Strauss.
- Under coach McCullum, England have won 11 of 17 run chases, including this 254-run target in England.
India vs England: Key Quotes
Josh Tongue (via Sky Sports):
“To get them all out and not lose a wicket in the last half hour… Ducky and Zak batted really well.”
KL Rahul on final day conditions:
“The wicket is not as easy as the first innings. They won’t find it as easy to hit the ball on the rise.”
India vs England: Historic Context of the Chase
If successful, this will be England’s second-highest run chase in Test cricket against India. Only once before has a team managed to chase over 350 against India—ironically, it was England in 2022. Headingley has witnessed miracles before, including Ben Stokes’ heroics against Australia in 2019, adding to the drama of this India battle.
India vs England: Final Day Outlook
With England needing just 254 more runs and no wickets down, the stage is set. India have only lost once defending over 350 runs in Tests—and that was against England in 2022. The final day promises high drama in this series-opener.
India vs England: What to Watch on Day Five
- Opening stand – Can Duckett and Crawley maintain it?
- Pace attack – Will Bumrah or Siraj break through early?
- Turn & bounce – How will the pitch behave under pressure?
India vs England: Match Summary at a Glance
| Key Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| India’s first innings | 364 all out |
| India’s second innings | Collapse to enable chase |
| England’s target | 371 |
| England at close | 21/0 |
| Openers’ stand | Duckett 64*, Crawley 42* |
| Bowling highlight | Tongue’s 3 wickets in 4 balls |
India vs England: Final Thoughts
The India vs England series is off to a thrilling start. England are well-positioned for a win, riding on their openers’ form and India’s collapsed tail. As play resumes, both sides have everything to play for in this gripping Test showdown.
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