IND vs ENG Highlights 4th Test Day 2: Stellar opening partnership sees England dominate Day 2, 133 runs behind India

Jul 24, 2025, 23:44:56 IST

IND vs ENG Highlights 4th Test Day 2: England stayed just ahead of the game throughout day's play in Manchester, starting with key wickets in the first session and an 166-run partnership between Duckett and Crawley. Both fell short of centuries, but Root and Pope ensured now further damage, 225/2.

Key Events

11:06 PM IST, July 24STUMPS, Pope and Root see it out
10:48 PM IST, July 24Last few overs for India to try and find a third wicket
10:28 PM IST, July 24GOT HIM!!! Kamboj had his first Test scalp, and it's Duckett on 94
10:00 PM IST, July 24FINALLY A WICKET FOR INDIA! JADEJA STRIKES
9:28 PM IST, July 24Jadeja expensive to start! Concedes 14
9:20 PM IST, July 24Still no sign of spin
9:05 PM IST, July 2450 for Crawley as well now
8:52 PM IST, July 2450 for Duckett!
8:36 PM IST, July 24Shardul gets things going in third session
8:13 PM IST, July 2477/0 at tea after 14 overs
8:05 PM IST, July 24Loose from India!
7:43 PM IST, July 24Confident from the batting pair
7:26 PM IST, July 24Duckett on the charge!
7:11 PM IST, July 24Bizarre! Duckett nearly throws his bat at his own stumps
7:07 PM IST, July 24Bumrah quickly settles in
6:54 PM IST, July 24India wrapped up on 358!
6:49 PM IST, July 24Siraj tonks one over Stokes!
6:42 PM IST, July 24Bowled him! Archer gets Pant with a copy of Lord's dismissal
6:39 PM IST, July 24FIFTY FOR PANT!
6:33 PM IST, July 24Big six from Pant and he ties Sehwag's record!
6:30 PM IST, July 24Two scalps in one over for Ben Stokes! India 8 down
6:17 PM IST, July 24Pant hits his bat into his foot!
6:12 PM IST, July 24Washington Sundar just survives!
6:05 PM IST, July 24Ben Stokes gets the second session started
5:54 PM IST, July 24Play set to start on time as covers removed
5:23 PM IST, July 24Here's the Manchester rain — and early lunch
5:02 PM IST, July 24Thakur caught at gully — and here comes Pant!
4:42 PM IST, July 24Batters looking slightly more comfortable
4:24 PM IST, July 24300 up for India!
4:19 PM IST, July 24BCCI confirms Jurel will be behind wickets, but Pant joins team
4:11 PM IST, July 24It takes 19 deliveries, but Washington off the mark
3:57 PM IST, July 24England bowlers on top, but Shardul looking for runs
3:41 PM IST, July 24BIG EARLY WICKET! Archer removes Jadeja!
3:31 PM IST, July 24Here we go, Chris Woakes with the second new ball
3:13 PM IST, July 24Responsibility doubles for Ravindra Jadeja
2:57 PM IST, July 24Pant will be sorely missed!
2:38 PM IST, July 24Tough challenge for India today!
2:18 PM IST, July 24Weather report
2:06 PM IST, July 24When will Pant return?
1:56 PM IST, July 24India's injury crisis
1:39 PM IST, July 24Ishan Kishan to be called up?
1:23 PM IST, July 24Bad news folks!
1:20 PM IST, July 24Things don't look good for India
1:08 PM IST, July 24Will Pant return to action?
12:52 PM IST, July 24IND vs ENG: Hello and welcome to all!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley dominated with a 166-run partnership, leaving Indian bowlers frustrated for much of Day 2 in Manchester.

IND vs ENG Highlights 4th Test Day 2: England's day at Old Trafford in Manchester, finishing on 225/2 and just 133 runs behind India's total with plenty of batting in the tank. Duckett and Crawley's strong combination does the brunt of the work, with Ben Stokes' five-fer earlier in the day being key as well. Rishabh Pant's heroic effort a key moment of note for India, as was Anshul Kamboj's maiden Test wicket to remove Duckett on 94....Read More

The series hangs by a thread as India trail 1-2, but a win in the ongoing fourth Test will level proceedings and they are trying to do just that, at Old Trafford in Manchester. Day 1 saw England win the toss and opt to bowl, and released Indian playing XI revealed the return of Sai Sudharsan and debut for pacer Anshul Kamboj. Meanwhile, Karun Nair has been dropped from the playing XI. The visitors had a strong start on Day 1, as Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) got a half-century and built a strong partnership with KL Rahul (46). The visitors were dominant in the opening session as England went wicketless. But they fought back after Lunch, as they ended the partnership between Jaiswal and Rahul, which had reach 94 runs, and then India were reduced to 140/3 with Ben Stokes once again leading from the front.

Sudharsan got his first Test fifty and looked in good form in the middle, but was also dropped early. But just when his partnership with Rishabh Pant started flowing, Pant took a bad blow to the foot and had to driven off the field. Pant left for medical scans after registering 37* off 48 balls. Meanwhile, Sudharsan was also eventually dismissed for 61 off 151 balls. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja (19*) and Shardul Thakur (19*) remain unbeaten for India, and will resume batting on Day 2.

For England, Stokes took two wickets. In a press conference aftre Stumps, Sudharsan also gane an update on Pant. He said, “He was in a lot of pain definitely, but they've gone for scans. We'll get to know overnight, probably get the information tomorrow. Obviously he will be a big miss, because he was batting really well today as well, and plus we miss out on a batter. If he doesn't come back again it will definitely have consequences. But at the same time, the batters who are batting right now and there are a few more all-rounders inside. We'll try and give our best and bat long so that we negotiate that loss very well.”

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Jul 24, 2025, 23:06:16 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: STUMPS, Pope and Root see it out

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Bumrah steams in for the last over, but can't draw a false shot. The day ends on 225/2, England trail by 133 — and are definitely ahead at this point in time, a strong position to be in to support their 2-1 lead. Root and Pope at the crease, Brool, Stokes, Smith, and plenty of batting yet to come. An important evening for the Indian team tacticians coming ahead.

Jul 24, 2025, 22:48:52 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Last few overs for India to try and find a third wicket

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: The day winding down towards stumps, and India will be eager for a third wicket, which will really equalise things. As of now, the deficit within 150 and England set for a big lead.

Jul 24, 2025, 22:28:59 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: GOT HIM!!! Kamboj had his first Test scalp, and it's Duckett on 94

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: BIG MOMENT FOR ANSHUL KAMBOJ! Didn't have the best fortune with the new ball, but has returned to make an impact. There's just a little bit of extra bounce, and Duckett's cut doesn't connect. A fine edge that Jurel can easily collect. Huge moment!

Jul 24, 2025, 22:00:59 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: FINALLY A WICKET FOR INDIA! JADEJA STRIKES

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: At long last some joy for India! Crawley and Duckett put on 166, but no more, and India are thankful. Great catch low to the ground by KL Rahul at first slip, taking advantage of a lapse of concentration by Crawley. It's taken 32 overs, but India get some joy.

A chance to spark a couple more in this last hour with new men at the crease?

Jul 24, 2025, 21:28:53 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Jadeja expensive to start! Concedes 15

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Not the start Jadeja wanted at all. Crawley steps down and tonks him for six, and then a couple are fired down leg which run away to the boundary. England well on top here!

Jul 24, 2025, 21:20:02 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Still no sign of spin

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: India will need to try out a spinner soon. England's seamers were similarly struggling to find purchase before Liam Dawson came on and had an impact. They will want to end this partnership before it really goes out of control.

Jul 24, 2025, 21:05:04 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: 50 for Crawley as well now

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Both openers reach the 50 mark now. Crawley started off a little quiet but has caught up with the rate. You just have the feeling that one of these will go on to get a big one from here.

Jul 24, 2025, 20:52:46 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: 50 for Duckett!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: There's Duckett's half-century, at over a run a ball. Looked completely comfortable and just hasn't let India settle. A lot to think about for Gill, this lead getting bitten into quite a bit.

Jul 24, 2025, 20:36:25 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Shardul gets things going in third session

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Here we go then. England looking at quickly reaching a 100 partnership, Gill throwing things at them to try and open the floodgates.

Jul 24, 2025, 20:13:21 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: 77/0 at tea after 14 overs

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Change of plans needed for India when they head in for a short break. England have completely dominated and are starting to look comfortable. Where do the visitors turn to for answers?

Jul 24, 2025, 20:05:51 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Loose from India!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: This isn't great bowling by India. Straying either too far down leg or too full, and the runs are suddenly very easy to come by for both batters. Duckett into the 40s.

Jul 24, 2025, 19:43:38 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Confident from the batting pair

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: India haven't gotten that early wicket they would have wanted. England will be happy with this start — the top order has been a worry but this is a good small first step.

Jul 24, 2025, 19:26:33 IST

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: Duckett on the charge!

IND vs ENG LIVE Score 4th Test: The southpaw handling all the scoring here, and it's suddenly 24/0 with Crawley not yet off the mark.

India will want this kind of batting to help them generate a chance early here.

Jul 24, 2025, 19:11:20 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Bizarre! Duckett nearly throws his bat at his own stumps

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Strange situation! Duckett's bat twists in his grip as he tries to cut, and as a result it just slips out in his backswing. So close to tumbling onto his own leg stump, but he's just safe.

Settles his nerves nicely, clips it through square for four next two balls back to back. Too straight from Kamboj in his first over, goes for 12.

Jul 24, 2025, 19:07:12 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Bumrah quickly settles in

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: No shocks, Bumrah hits exactly the line and length needed right up front with the first over. Crawley sees him out for a maiden. India will be hungry for quick wickets.

Kamboj from the other end.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:54:16 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: India wrapped up on 358!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: That's that! Bumrah gets a glove to tickle one down the leg-side, given out on review, and the innings is at an end.

Nobody went on to get a truly big score, but contributions from throughout the order mean India have a very healthy 358 on the board. Can their bowlers make a difference on a pitch that will have some aid?

Jul 24, 2025, 18:49:05 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Siraj tonks one over Stokes!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Bang, how about that! Bumrah with a little French cut for four off Archer, and now Siraj backs aways and hits it ramrod straight over Stokes' head. That will make him feel good.

Valuable runs.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:42:39 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Bowled him! Archer gets Pant with a copy of Lord's dismissal

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Timber! And there goes off-stump again. Almost identical to how Pant was dismissed at Lord's. Pitches and seams away, Pant is just late to try and keep it out. It's a beauty which Pant just hasn't been at his best to be able to deal with. The fun is cut short, but every run from here is a bonus for India now.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:39:31 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: FIFTY FOR PANT!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: There's the half-century! And what a shot it is to get there! Outside off stump, and Pant just leans on it, almost blocks it through the gap at cover, and it races along for four. He's provided a terrific showcase this summer, and he will want to make sure it's not over just yet.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:33:20 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Big six from Pant and he ties Sehwag's record!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Archer with a back-of-the-hand slower ball that sits up very nicely for Pant to just swat over square leg! Powerful, but too easy for Pant.

His 90th maximum in Test cricket, which ties him for the most by an Indian alongside Sehwag. Great achievement.

Onto 49* after Bumrah keeps out the last ball.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:30:34 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Two scalps in one over for Ben Stokes! India 8 down

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Terrific bowling from Ben Stokes! First digs it in to Sundar, who tries to play the swivel pull but can only find fine leg. Important wicket to get into the tail — and it is a duck ond ebut by Anshul Kamnoj, who is undone by a peach! Stokes on fire, a well-deserved five-fer.

337/8 now. What does Pant do?

Jul 24, 2025, 18:17:52 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Pant hits his bat into his foot!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: He's really in the wars at the moment. Stokes fires in a yorker, and Pant in his attempt to dig it out stubs his toe. Not going to be a happy time for him, but he is on to 40*.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:12:05 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Washington Sundar just survives!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: That was inches away! Sundar looks in trouble after being hit on the pad, but the umpire remains unmoved. England go to DRS, and it's so marginal — impact just about umpire's call outside off stump, with Archer bowling around the wicket.

Really close call.

Jul 24, 2025, 18:05:13 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes gets the second session started

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes keeps himself on — he will want to be the one to target Pant and get that big fish. Will it be Jofra from the other end!

Jul 24, 2025, 17:54:38 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Play set to start on time as covers removed

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Just a brief shower means we will be ready to start at 1:30 PM local, just another 5 minutes. Great news, not too many overs lost. Back soon with the action.

Jul 24, 2025, 17:23:03 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Here's the Manchester rain — and early lunch

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Just a spot of rain 10 minutes before the lunch break, and the covers are on, which means it's a long, slow walk back to the pavilion for Pant. The plan from him was clear, to attack as much as he can, with not a lot of mobility at his disposal.

India on 321/6, England will be slightly happier with that session — but as far as they are concerned, nipping Pant's second go in the bud will be key in the second session. Back in about 40 minutes.

Jul 24, 2025, 17:02:37 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Thakur caught at gully — and here comes Pant!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Great catch by Ben Duckett! Full-blooded drive by Thakur, Duckett flies to his left and clings on. Good innings by Thakur, but can't convert.

And how about this! The man making his way down the stairs isn't debutant Kamboj, but instead Rishabh Pant! His body on the line for his team.

Jul 24, 2025, 16:42:51 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Batters looking slightly more comfortable

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: England still generating some false strokes, but not close to as many in the early part of this day. Washi and Shardul have done well to preserve their wickets, and the partnership now trending towards 50.

Jul 24, 2025, 16:24:58 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: 300 up for India!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Streaky, but Sundar fetches a boundary! Soft enough hands, hits the floor between fourth slip and gully, and runs away to the fence. One marker down for India.

Jul 24, 2025, 16:19:26 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: BCCI confirms Jurel will be behind wickets, but Pant joins team

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: An official update from the BCCI confirms that Rishabh Pant will not be available to keep wickets, meaning Dhruv Jurel's deputy role grows and grows. However, Pant joins the team at Old Trafford, and will be available if he is needed to bat.

Jul 24, 2025, 16:11:17 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: It takes 19 deliveries, but Washington off the mark

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: He won't want to fall into a shell here. Very careful and watchful after a few play and misses, but Washington won't want to be over-defensive and become a target for England.

India being helped out by five wides from Archer. 286/5.

Jul 24, 2025, 15:57:20 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: England bowlers on top, but Shardul looking for runs

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: The English duo have been right on it to start off with, and Archer has as many as six players in his slip cordon. But Shardul is jumping on anything loose — a couple of boundaries already. As long as he occiupies the crease, runs but also opportunities will come.

Jul 24, 2025, 15:41:02 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: BIG EARLY WICKET! Archer removes Jadeja!

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Excellent from Archer, excellent from Brook at slip! Just enough movement with the second new ball, Archer angles it across, draws the shot and the edge.

Third or fourth time the edge has been found and keeps low, but this time Brook at second slip is closer in and prepared. Takes a great low catch and Jadeja has to walk on just 20!

Jul 24, 2025, 15:31:56 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Here we go, Chris Woakes with the second new ball

India vs England 4th Test Live Score Day 2, IND vs ENG: Ready for the action! England unsurprisingly take the second new ball and prepare for a tilt at the incumbent pair. Shardul Thakur confidently keeps out the first delivery of the day, and we are off.

Jul 24, 2025, 15:13:15 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Responsibility doubles for Ravindra Jadeja

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: With Pant likely to be out of commission due to his injury, India are effectively five down, and into the all-rounders.

Jadeja has enjoyed a run of four 50+ scores on the bounce, and he will need to keep that form going if India want to establish the upper hand in this match.

Jul 24, 2025, 14:57:35 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Pant will be sorely missed!

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Pant will be sorely missed by fans of both teams! He is an entertaining batter, someone who defies odds and generates stylish shots, one of which led to his injury.

Jul 24, 2025, 14:38:41 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Tough challenge for India today!

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: It will be a tough challenge for the Indian batters today with the new ball. Jadeja (19*) and Shardul (19*) will resume batting, with the former hoping to build on his Lord’s knock. Sundar, Kamboj, Bumrah and Siraj are the remaining batters.

Jul 24, 2025, 14:18:02 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Weather report

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Day 2 will more or less be sunny, so we can expect cricket without any stoppages. But there could see some light rain around 8:30 PM IST.

Jul 24, 2025, 14:06:32 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: When will Pant return?

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Pant has been ruled out for two months, which means he will miss India’s proposed white-ball series in Sri Lanka and the Asia Cup (if held). He could next be in action in the home Test series vs West Indies in October.

Jul 24, 2025, 13:56:38 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: India's injury crisis

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: India already has an injury crisis going on! All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the entire series due to a knee injury, Akash Deep (groin issue) and Arshdeep Singh (thumb) are not available for the Manchester Test. Now Pant has been added to the list!

Jul 24, 2025, 13:39:45 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Ishan Kishan to be called up?

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: According to The Indian Express report, Pant won’t be available for the final Test, and Ishan Kishan will be called up to the squad.

Jul 24, 2025, 13:23:47 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Bad news folks!

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: According to a report at The Indian Express, Pant can’t even walk, but he could bat with the help of painkillers. A BCCI source said, “The scan report showed a fracture and he is ruled out for six weeks. The medical team is trying to see if he can come out to bat again by taking a pain killer. He still needs support to walk though and chances of his batting looks very bleak.”

Jul 24, 2025, 13:20:43 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Things don't look good for India

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: India could have easily been five down, because of how Pant’s injury looked! He was hobbling on one leg and looked in utter pain. It will be a huge challenge for India on Day 2!

Jul 24, 2025, 13:08:37 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Will Pant return to action?

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: Speaking after Day 1, Sudharsan said, "He was in a lot of pain definitely, but they've gone for scans. We'll get to know overnight, probably get the information tomorrow. Obviously he will be a big miss, because he was batting really well today as well, and plus we miss out on a batter. If he doesn't come back again it will definitely have consequences. But at the same time, the batters who are batting right now and there are a few more all-rounders inside. We'll try and give our best and bat long so that we negotiate that loss very well.”

Jul 24, 2025, 12:52:39 IST

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: IND vs ENG: Hello and welcome to all!

India vs England 4th Test Live Updates Day 2, IND vs ENG: IND vs ENG: Day 2 is set to begin at 3:30 PM IST and we will see Jadeja, Shardul resume batting for India. England will look to take some quick wickets so that India fail to get going. There are question marks over Pant's return and it looks like its a serious injury!