India vs England Highlights, 4th Test, Day 3: Axar, Ashwin, Pant & Washington star in India’s win

India vs England 4th Test Highlights: India beat England by an innings and 25 runs. They have clinched the 4-match Test series 3-1 and made it to the final of the ICC World Test Championship as well.

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India vs England 4th Test Live Highlights, Day 3: Five-wicket hauls from Ravichandran Ashwin and Axar Patel led India to a magnificent win by an innings and 25 runs on Saturday. India won the 4-match series 3-1 and made it to the finale of the ICC World Test Championship. Kohli & Co will now face Kane Williamson's New Zealand in the mega event which is scheduled to be held in June 2021 at the Lord's. Get IND vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 3 Full Scorecard, and ball by ball updates.

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• 6 Mar 2021, 04:32:50 PM IST

  'Now we can accept that the WTC final': Virat Kohli

  "The first game was an aberration and England outplayed us. The toss played a crucial role and the bowlers weren't in the context. We bowled and fielded with more intensity and so the comeback was very heartening. Our bench strength is extremely strong and that's a good sign for Indian cricket. When the transition happens, the standards won't fall and Rishabh and Washy's partnership showed exactly that in a crucial juncture of the match. We had to pick up our body language after the first game in Chennai. Every team in international cricket is a quality side and we need to work hard to beat them, even at home. Keeping that intensity going is most important and is the hallmark of our team. Rohit's knock was the defining moment in Chennai, and Ashwin has been our most bankable player over the years so they have been our best players this series. Now we can accept that the WTC final, which was a distraction in New Zealand in 2020, but now it's a reality.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:26:34 PM IST

  Man of the Series: Ravichandran Ashwin

  "The fact that we qualified for the WTC final is very important. The intensity was low after Chennai, despite the high in Australia. Every time there was a challenging time in the series, someone put their hand up, so this series win was right up there. The last four months have been quite a ride. I didn't think I'd make a hundred in Chennai, I went with the flow because my form with the bat wasn't great. I didn't think I'd start in the XI in Australia, but after all the injuries, especially to Jadeja, there was more responsibility on me and I'm content with my performances in Australia and here. Being desperate is bad, being content is bad, but it's important for me to be happy, and I've stayed on my feet, and worked out batsmen and I'm happy it has worked out well for me," said Ashwin.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:23:50 PM IST

  Man of the Match: Rishabh Pant

  "I think the drills have helped, and my confidence has helped, transferring it from my batting to my keeping. This was a very important innings, especially with the team under pressure. We were in a tough situation at 146-6, and there's nothing better than performing when the team needs you the most. If I get the chance to reverse-flick a fast bowler again, I definitely would," said Rishabh Pant.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:23:05 PM IST

  'There're some key areas where India grabbed the game, we didn't': Root

  "We haven't matched India in the last three, and we need to keep learning and keep getting better for this experience and this series, and we need to keep evolving and move forward. There are some key areas where India grabbed the game and we didn't. Washington and Rishabh played extremely well at a time when we had a good hold on the game. We also didn't score runs the way we would have liked, and India outplayed us. Best of luck to them in the final. These were the first two Tests here, and I'm sure there are going to be some great Tests here later, and there was no history here, but hopefully, we can get better in future in these conditions. It's really important that we have to look after our players in terms of resting them, and we can't keep playing them until they fall over. We need to look after them and rotate them as necessary. It's been a good series, enjoyed the hospitality and loved being here for the series," said Joe Root.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:21:33 PM IST

  'Gamechanger of the match' Award

  Washington Sundar receives the 'Gamechanger of the match' Award for his unbeaten 96-run knock.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:20:16 PM IST

  Kamaal ka moment award

  Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant received the 'Kamaal ka moment' award for his flick shot against James Anderson in the first innings.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:18:22 PM IST

  Michael Vaughan hails India's win

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:12:07 PM IST

  India winning a series after being 0-1 down

  2-1(5) vs Eng 1972/73

  2-1(3) vs Aus 2000/01

  2-1(3) vs SL 2015

  2-1(4) vs Aus 2016/17

  2-1(4) vs Aus 2020/21

  3-1(4) vs Eng 2020/21

  
  

  (Source: Cricbuzz)

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:08:02 PM IST

  Stats Alert!

  Ajinkya Rahane has taken 4 catches in the match so far, only Azharuddin (vs Sri Lanka in 1994) and Kaif (vs Sri Lanka in 2005) have taken more catches in a match at Ahmedabad.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:07:18 PM IST

  Axar Patel speaks after defeating England

  'I think confidence helped me. I got wickets in the first game and kept on carrying confidence. When I and Washi were batting, we thought the pace variation wasn't there. I only bowled faster ones more often in the previous games but here we needed to vary our pace. When I got back after being run-out, I didn't have enough time to talk to Washi as we were bowled out," said Axar Patel.

• 6 Mar 2021, 04:00:15 PM IST

  'The 100 will come when it's the right time for me': Sundar

  "To win my first series at home is amazing, feels great. Not at all disappointed to miss the hundred. The 100 will come when it's the right time for me. I am happy to contribute to the team. To be honest, the pitch was very good to bat on. Credit to Anderson, Stokes for getting assistance on this surface, they bowled really well. The wicket is still good to bat on. If you apply yourself you cam score," said Washinton Sundar after winning the match by an innings and 25 runs

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:52:00 PM IST

  India win

  Ravichandran Ashwin completes a five-wicket haul as he removed Daniel Lawrence to help India win by an innings and 25 runs. With this victory, they not only win the series 3-1 but also entered the ICC World Test Championship final. They will face New Zealand in the mega event which commences on June 18, 2021.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:50:01 PM IST

  Dan Lawrence Fifty

  · 2nd Test fifty

  · Only the 6th fifty+ score for England in the series so far.

  · Fewest fifty+ scores for England in a series of 2 or more matches away from home since 1st Jan 2000.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:44:46 PM IST

  Jack Leach survives

  Ashwin to Leach: Indian players appeal for a caught behind and give straightaway. Leach reviews it immediately. Replay shows no bat involved and LBW chance got nullified as the ball was pitching outside the leg stump.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:37:28 PM IST

  Michael Vaughan's message for Axar Patel

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:33:52 PM IST

  DRINKS Break

  England are now 28 runs behind India's first innings lead. It could be their only target right now as the match result looks like a formality only.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:30:02 PM IST

  Lawrence nearing his fifty

  Dan Lawrence has played well in the Test match and is batting on 47. He also scored 46 in the first innings.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:21:06 PM IST

  Can Eng make India bat again?

  England still need to make 40 runs to make India bat again in the fourth Test. Result seems a formality though.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:13:09 PM IST

  Axar to Bess - OUT!

  OUT! Axar Patel has completed his five-wicket haul as he gets rid of Dom Bess. Fantastic bowling from the spinner.

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:09:06 PM IST

  Axar to Foakes: OUT!

  Wicket! Axar Patel gets Ben Foakes to complete a four-wicket haul. Slower delivery from Axar which spun an took the edge of Foakes' willow. Rahane takes the cath but wasn't sure he grabbed it safely. TV replay shows a clean catch and Foakes walk back. ENG: 109/7

• 6 Mar 2021, 03:00:56 PM IST

  Foakes and Lawrence showing resistance

  Ben Foakes and Dan Lawrence have shown great resistance against the Indian attack in the post-tea session. The duo has added 44 runs for the seventh wicket so far. ENG: 109/6, trail by 51 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:50:50 PM IST

  100-up for England

  England have gone past the 100-run mark after going 6 down. Daniel Lawrence is batting on 26* while Ben Foakes is unbeaten on 8*. ENG: 100/6

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:49:27 PM IST

  Maiden over from Axar Patel

  Another brilliant over from Axar Patel as he bowls a maiden to finish his 18th over in the second innings. The Indian spinners have been exceptional in putting the England batsmen under pressure. ENG: 99/6

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:43:17 PM IST

  Ashwin, Axar looking for more wickets

  After picking up three wickets apiece, the spin duo of Axar Patel and Ashwin are looking to pick a few more and wrap up the game today itself. Meanwhile, Dan Lawrence and Ben Foakes are trying to steady the English ship. ENG: 98/6, trail by 62 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:31:19 PM IST

  Third session begins

  Ben Foakes (1*) and Daniel Lawrence (19*) are out to bat after the tea break. They will resume England innings on 91/6 and are trailing the hosts by 69 runs. Washington Sundar begins the proceedings foe England.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:26:55 PM IST

  India vs England, 4th Test Day 3: Score alert at Tea

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:15:08 PM IST

  Tea break

  England were 91/6 at the tea break and were trailing India by 69 runs. The second session belonged entirely to the hosts as they picked up 6 wickets (Axar and Ashwin scalping 3 wickets each) after getting bowled out for 356.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:09:33 PM IST

  Sundar to Daniel Lawrence - FOUR

  Another boundary from Lawrence. It was almost a catch though. Mayank Agarwal came running from long leg and threw himself forward to take the catch but missed it completely. Four runs to England's credit, full marks to Mayank for efforts. ENG: 88/6

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:05:16 PM IST

  Washington Sundar into the attack

  Washington Sundar comes to bowl and replaces Ravichandran Ashwin. After missing out on his maiden Test ton by 4 runs, he would look to scalp some quick wickets and end the game in India's favour.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:02:47 PM IST

  Stats Alert!

  Ben Stokes out for 2:

  · All of his dismissals this series have been by spinners. [4x Ashwin, 2x Patel, 1x Nadeem and Sundar]

  · 6th single-digit score in his last 10 innings in Tests

  · 31st dismissal against a left-arm bowler.

• 6 Mar 2021, 02:00:19 PM IST

  Ashwin to Lawrence: FOUR

  FOUR! Another boundary for Dan Lawrence. He looked to cut but got an outer-edge instead. The ball went above the slips for a boundary. ENG: 78/6

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:55:41 PM IST

  VVS Laxman praises Rishabh Pant

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:52:54 PM IST

  Score Summary: 2nd Session

  Overs: 24

  Runs: 66

  Wicket: 6

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:50:42 PM IST

  Axar to Lawrence: FOUR

  FOUR! Lovely shot from Daniel Lawrence. Picked up the length and cut through the gap between point and cover for a boundary.

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:47:57 PM IST

  Ashwin to Root: OUT

  WICKET! That's the end of innings of England captain. Ashwin strikes again and traps Joe Root in front. Flatter ball, thumped on the pads and umpire Nitin Menon gives it out. Root reviews the decision but didn't get any help. Ball tracking shows three reds and the English captain has to go. ENG: 65/6, trail by 93 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:41:14 PM IST

  Patel breaks England's resistance

  WICKET! Ollie Pope stumped and Axar Patel strikes again. Pope wanted to go bi as he danced down the line but gets completely beaten by the flight and turn. Pant collects the ball quickly and does the rest. ENG: 65/5

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:34:14 PM IST

  Ashwin to Pope: FOUR - byes

  Quicker delivery down the leg side, sharp turn and beats everyone to go for a boundary. More runs for England.

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:27:25 PM IST

  Ashwin to Pope: SIX

  SIX! Nice shot this from Ollie Pope. Goes down the track, gets to the pitch of the bat and smashes over mid-wicket for a maximum. ENG: 54/4

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:20:10 PM IST

  Ashwin into the attack

  Ashwin comes to bowl after the drinks break. He has already caused enough damage to the visitors and would look to continue the same from here onwards.

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:16:40 PM IST

  Drinks Break

  Time for some drinks. England are four wickets down and now the onus is on skipper Joe Root to steady the ship. He is batting on 27* along with Ollie Pope (5*). ENG: 46/4, trail by 114 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:08:48 PM IST

  Axar to Root: FOUR

  FOUR! A sweep shot from the England captain through mid-wicket to get the boundary. ENG: 41/4

• 6 Mar 2021, 01:06:51 PM IST

  Maiden over from Axar Patel

  A good over from the left-arm spinner to keep a check on England batsmen Joe Root and Ollie Pope. No runs conceded by Axar in this over and pressure surmounts over England after losing four wickets in this session so far. ENG: 35/4

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:55:13 PM IST

  Ben Stokes goes for 2

  The misery of English batters continues against the Indian spinners in Ahmedabad. Axar Patel strikes and gets rid of Ben Stokes. Bowled outside off, didn't turn much. Stokes goes for a sweep, but the ball bounces at him. Kohli takes an easy catch at leg-slip. ENG: 30/4

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:51:16 PM IST

  Ashwin to Root: FOUR, FOUR

  English captain Joe Root brings some respite for his team. Much-needed boundaries for England after some quick dismissals after the lunch break. ENG: 28/3, trail by 132 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:45:28 PM IST

  Axar to Crawley: OUT!

  WICKET! Axar Patel strikes to get rid of Dom Sibley. The English opener sweeps it towards the leg side but the ball pings up Gill's at short leg and bounces up. Pant get underneath the ball and takes a dolly. ENG: 20/3

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:37:15 PM IST

  Jonny Bairstow - last five Tests vs India:

  15, 0

  6, 0

  0, 18

  0, 0

  28, 0

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:34:38 PM IST

  Zak Crawley gone for 5

  · 3rd consecutive innings in which he has been dismissed for a single digit score.

  · 2nd time he has been dismissed in 3 consecutive innings on a single digit score. (Last time was earlier in the year against Sri Lanka. He had scores of 9, 8 and 5.)

  · This is the 9th consecutive innings in which he has been dismissed by a spinner.

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:28:28 PM IST

  Ravichandran Ashwin's double strike

  That's was sudden jolt from Ravichandran Ashwin that chopped off England's batting top-order. The veteran off-spinner got Crawley caught by Rahane at the first-slip and then trapped Jonny Bairstow in front, on the very next ball. back-to-back wickets, ENG: 10/2

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:17:36 PM IST

  Axar begins with a maiden over after lunch

  Axar Patel begins with a maiden over after the lunch break. England trail India by 154 runs.

• 6 Mar 2021, 12:12:59 PM IST

  Second session begins

  England openers Zak Crawley and Dom Sibley are out to bat and will resume the innings on 6/0.Axar Patel begins the attack after lunch. The visitors trail India by 154 runs.