IND vs ENG Highlights: Akash Deep breathes fire, England 3 down, need 536 to win after another Gill show

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Rishabh Pant will be key for India in the second innings at Edgbaston. With a substantial first-innings lead already secured, India will look to score rapidly and set an imposing target. Pant's aggressive, counter-attacking style is perfectly suited for this role. His ability to dominate opposition bowlers and score quickly can deflate England's spirits and propel India to a commanding declaration, putting them in prime position to level the series.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Jamie Smith delivered a heroic 184 not out at Edgbaston, rescuing England from a perilous 84/5 against India. Coming in at a critical juncture, he displayed aggressive intent from the start, smashing 23 runs off a single Prasidh Krishna over. Smith's rapid 80-ball century, the joint third-fastest for England, highlighted his attacking prowess. He forged a record 303-run sixth-wicket partnership with Harry Brook, turning the tide for England.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Prasidh Krishna's performance in England's first innings at the Edgbaston Test proved to be a challenging one, especially coming off a difficult outing in the preceding Test at Headingley. His spell was notably expensive, as he leaked runs at a high economy rate, which became a significant concern for India. English batters, especially Jamie Smith and Harry Brook during their remarkable partnership, capitalised on his lengths. Krishna was notably taken for 23 runs in a single over by Jamie Smith, an over that included a six and multiple boundaries, shifting momentum back towards England. He remained wicketless, conceding 72 runs in his 13 overs at an economy rate of 5.50.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Skipper Shubman Gill's masterful 269 anchored India’s formidable total of 587, laying the foundation for a potential series-levelling victory. His marathon knock not only steadied the innings but also ensured India built a dominant position heading into the latter stages of the match.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Mohammed Siraj (6/70) and Akash Deep (4/88), stepping in for the rested Jasprit Bumrah, wreaked havoc with the ball as England's batting crumbled. The pace duo accounted for all ten wickets, dismantling the hosts in an innings that embarrassingly included six ducks. Their relentless pace and sharp discipline left England reeling, with the Indian seamers proving too hot to handle on a pitch offering just enough assistance.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Karun Nair faces immense pressure to deliver a substantial innings following three disappointing performances in the current Test series. Having returned to the national squad after an extended absence, much was expected of the triple centurion, but his scores thus far have failed to live up to those expectations. With limited opportunities in Test cricket historically, this innings could be pivotal for Nair to solidify his place and demonstrate that he can consistently perform at the highest level.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: India's openers came out all guns blazing under the floodlights, racing to a 50-run stand at nearly seven an over. But the momentum was briefly halted when Josh Tongue trapped Yashasvi Jaiswal lbw, triggering controversy. Jaiswal hesitated over a review, consulting KL Rahul, and opted to challenge the call just as the timer expired—prompting protest from England skipper Ben Stokes and loud boos from the crowd.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Dark clouds and intermittent drizzle have added an element of unpredictability to the weekend’s play, threatening to disrupt the momentum of this tightly poised Test. With the match hanging in the balance, any weather delays could significantly influence the final result, making each session all the more crucial as both sides look to seize control in a contest that’s gone down to the wire.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: Mohammed Siraj delivered a stellar performance at Edgbaston, securing a crucial six-wicket haul (6/70) that significantly boosted India's position in the second Test against England. His spell was particularly vital given the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, as Siraj stepped up to lead the pace attack with authority.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: KL Rahul looked in good touch at stumps with an unbeaten 28 and played some fluent shots on both front foot and backfoot, while Nair will be under immense pressure to play a big knock after three flop outings in the series.

IND vs ENG Live Updates, India vs England 2nd Test Day 4: The spotlight will be on KL Rahul and Karun Nair as they look to consolidate India's position in the crucial first session on Day 4. With India holding a solid lead, the experienced duo will be expected to weather the early storm and build a commanding total. Their partnership could prove vital in setting a daunting fourth-innings target for England and steering India toward a series-levelling victory at Edgbaston.

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