India vs England Highlights 2nd Test Day 4: India 181/6 at stumps, lead England by 154 runs in 2nd innings
India vs England Highlights 2nd Test Day 4: India posted 181 for 6 at stumps on the fourth day of the second Test at Lord's, taking a 154-run lead in the second innings. Follow Highlights of IND vs ENG 2nd Test Day 4.

India vs England Highlights 2nd Test Day 4: Team India posted 181/6 after a 100-run partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara. The hosts have taken a 154-run lead, Rishabh Pant (14*) and Ishant Sharma (4*) were at the crease when bad light forced early stumps. Earlier Rahane and Pujara stitched a century stand for the fourth wicket after the vistors lost three crucial wickets in the pre-lunch session. But Mark Wood struck after tea to remove Pujara for 45 while Moeen Ali dismissed Rahane (61) and Ravindra Jadeja (5) to put India in a spot of bother....Read More
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Anderson bowls a maiden
England bowlers off to a terrific start in the second innings. After Robinson, Jimmy Anderson follows next with a maiden over. IND: 2/0 after 3 overs.
Robinson begins with a maiden
Ollie Robinson begins his spell in the second innings with a maiden over. India: 2/0 after 2 overs, trail by 25 runs.
India openers off the mark
Both Rahul and Rohit go off the mark and have scored a run each, in the first over itself. IND: 2/0 after 1st over, trail by 25 runs.
India openers out to bat
Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul are out to bat at Lord's on fourth day of the second Test. Rahul has the strike while Jimmy Anderson begins the English attack.
All-rounder Deepti Sharma rings the Lord's bell
What a moment this is for the young Indian cricketer. All-rounder Deepti Sharma rings the bell at Lord's. The action on day four to begin shortly.
Players in the huddle
India head coach Ravi Shastri is adressing the players ahead of the fourth day's play. It's going to be a crucial for the Indian batters as the they will be playing under overcast condition and no doubt, the likes of James Anderson and Ollie Robinson will go berserk.
Covers are coming off
So here's the good news. The covers are coming off and the Indian openers to eager to repeat their heroics of first innings, especially after what Joe Root did yesterday.
Weather update: It's drizzling at Lord's
The drizzle is on in London but nothing serious. It's expected to be a passing one and unlikely to affect the start of play on Day 4.
The hover cover is on at Lord's
Overcast conditions but not looking threatening. The groundstaff has kept the pitch covered with the hover cover but that's just a pre-day practice that is followed.
India's course of action
With two days to go and Joe Root looking in improbable form, India would have to bat the entire today and perhaps an hour tomorrow morning as well if they are to draw a Test match, let alone win it. Even a lead of 300 might not appear safe with the kind of touch the England captain is in.
2nd Test, Day 4, Live: Two days, two innings to go
To make things simpler, let's look at the remainder of the contest this day: Two innings left in this Test match to be played across two days. It's all about which team scores the most runs. Batting in second innings is obviously slightly tougher, but the pitch remains the same.
Will the Indian batsmen make it a memorable Independence Day
It's August 15, India's 75th Independence Day, and the Indian batsmen would be keen to make it a memorable one for their fans. This innings could make or break India's chances in the Lord's Test. Another good show can get things rolling for them, but batting won't be easy third innings of a Test match.
Stuart Broad sure did enjoy the fiery showdown
Such was the barrage of short-pitched bowling, that Jasprit Bumrah overstepped four time in an over to make a 10-ball over. Anderson copped blows on the helmet and on the body. What did you make of it?
The Bumrah vs Anderson duel
It's been one of the most under-rated contests but Jasprit Bumrah vs James Anderson duel has been nothing short of fascinating. Anderson got Bumrah in the first innings, before the India fast bowler responded in style. On Day 3, Bumrah did not allow Anderson to score even a single run off his bowling and peppered the England No. 11 with vicious bouncers.
India vs England 2nd Test Day 4 - LIVE!
Hello and welcome to our live blog on Day 4 of the 2nd Test between India and England. The penultimate day of this Test match and only two innings completed so far. With this match evenly-poised, the fourth day promises to be a cracker of a contest and one that could well set the tone for the outcome of the Lord's Test. India will begin their second innings, trailing by 27 runs, and while it may not be a huge lead by England, the home team will be keen to prevent the Indian batsmen from getting their noses ahead by much. Two days, two innings to decide the result of this fascinating Test. Let's get this rolling.



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