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

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

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

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

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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.

'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.

"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

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.

· 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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.