India vs Leicestershire Highlights Day 4: Rishabh Pant and Virat Kohli shine, match ends in draw
India vs Leicestershire Highlights Day 4: Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant shone as the warm-up Test match ended in a tame draw in Leicester, on Sunday.
India vs Leicestershire Highlights Day 4: India failed to take quick wickets on Day 4 as their warm-up Test match ended in a tame draw against Leicestershire, in Leicester on Sunday. Chasing 367, the hosts reached 219 for four in 66 overs as Kimber (58*) and Evison (15*) remained unbeaten. Earlier on Day 4, India declared on their overnight total of 364 for seven. Half-centuries by Ravindra Jadeja (56*), Shreyas Iyer (62) and Virat Kohli (67) helped India set a target of 367 runs. India received a major setback in the early morning hours of Sunday as captain Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19; the BCCI confirmed the development on their official Twitter account, stating that the skipper had tested positive for the virus in the Rapid Antigen Test on Saturday.
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- Jun 26, 2022 08:54 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: The match ends in tame draw
The match has ended in a draw as Leicestershire reach 219 for four in 66 overs, with Kimber (58*) and Evison (15*) building a good partnership.
The visitors needed wickets but they failed to do so!
- Jun 26, 2022 08:17 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Leicestershire slow down the tempo!
The runs are coming slow as Leicestershire seek a draw. Only a single from previous over. After 60 overs, Leicestershire are 189 for four. Kimber (44*) and Evison (2*) are currently batting for the hosts.
- Jun 26, 2022 08:00 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: The action resumes!
Kimber (40*) and Evison (1*) are back to resume batting for Leicestershire, who are 184/4 in 58 overs. They need 183 runs to win.
- Jun 26, 2022 07:47 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Its Tea now!
Kimber (40*) and Evison (1*) depart for the pavilion as the umpire calls for Tea. Leicestershire are 184/4 in 58 overs and need 183 runs to win.
- Jun 26, 2022 07:40 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: OUT! Hanuma Vihari departs!
Jadeja tosses it up and Vihari fails to connect well. He edges behind for an east catch!
Vihari c Bharat b Jadeja 26 (86)
The hosts are 184/4 in 55.4 overs. They need 185 runs to win.
- Jun 26, 2022 07:39 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: DROPPED!
A good delivery by Jadeja and Kimber directs it to covers where Pujara fails to do his job. Kimber also takes a single. After 49.5 overs, Leicestershire are 153 for three in 49.5 overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 07:10 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: India need some quick wickets!
After 42 overs, Leicestershire are 137/3 with Vihari (19*) and Kimber (9*) currently batting for them. In the last over against Jadeja, Kimber smacked a four, followed by a four and maximum by Vihari.
- Jun 26, 2022 06:56 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: FOUR! Good shot!
A poor delivery and Kimber drives it for a four! After 42.1 overs, Leicestershire are 137 for three.
- Jun 26, 2022 06:23 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: R Ashwin removes ST Evans
Beautiful delivery by Ashwin and Evans fails to connect with the ball. The wicketkeeper does the rest!
Evans st Bharat b Ashwin 26 (82)
In walks, Kimber.
Leicestershire are 110/3 in 37.5 overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 06:03 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Leicestershire 105/2 (34)
Ashwin tosses it up and Vihari takes double off it. After 34 overs, the hosts are 105 for two, and need 262 runs.
- Jun 26, 2022 05:42 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: The action resumes!
Evans and Vihari to resume batting for Leicestershire in the post-Lunch session.
- Jun 26, 2022 05:07 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Shubman Gill loses his wicket and its stumps!
Ashwin tosses it up and Gill lofts it straight to deep backward square for an easy catch!
Also its Lunch now, Leicestershire: 97/1 (27.5).
The hosts need 270 runs.
- Jun 26, 2022 04:55 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Shubman Gill gets his fifty!
A poor delivery by Siraj and Gill directs it for a four, reaching his fifty in 68 balls! Leicestershire are 84 for one in 24.5 overs. The hosts need 283 runs.
- Jun 26, 2022 04:50 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: SIX! Leicestershire 71/1
Ashwin tosses it up and Gill clatters it over cow corner for a maximum! The hosts are 71 for one in 21.5 overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 04:48 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: FOUR! Towards square leg!
A short delivery by Thakur and Evans sends it to square leg for a four!
- Jun 26, 2022 04:18 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: FOUR! Leicestershire 37/1
On the pads by Bumrah and Gill hammers it between mid-on and mid-wicket for a four! Leicestershire are 37 for one in 13.1 overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 04:00 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: OUT! MH Azad departs!
An excellent delivery by Shardul and Azad edges it to the wicketkeeper for a comfortable catch.
Azad c Bharat b Thakur 12 (40)
In walks, Evans.
- Jun 26, 2022 03:51 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: SIX!
A short delivery by Siraj and Gill slams it over square leg for a six! Leicestershire are 22/0 in 7.4 overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 03:41 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Strong start by Leicestershire
Gill and Azad have put in a stable start and Leicestershire are 15/0 in seven overs.
- Jun 26, 2022 03:23 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: FOUR! Leicestershire 5/0
An outside off stump delivery by Siraj and Azad cuts it for a four on the off side. After 3.3 overs, Leicestershire are 5/0.
- Jun 26, 2022 03:02 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: The action resumes! India have declared on their overnight total!
Azad and Gill to open for Leicestershire as India decalre on their overnight total of 364 for nine. The visitors lead by 366 runs.
- Jun 26, 2022 02:51 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Dominating Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was in dominating form on Day 3, registering 67 runs off 98 balls, including five fours and two maximums. He was eventually dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah.
- Jun 26, 2022 02:28 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: India could be without any first-choice openers for the final Test vs England
Rohit, who tested positive for Covid-19, will need to recover in time for the final Test, scheduled to begin from July 1. If he fails to recover, India will be without both first-choice openers Rahul and Rohit. Rahul has already been ruled out of the series due to an injury. Other than Rohit, Shubman Gill is the only designated opener in the squad.
- Jun 26, 2022 02:25 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj to resume batting
Jadeja (56*) and Siraj (1*) will resume batting for the visitors in Leicester on Day 4. India lead by 366 runs and Jadeja will be aiming to add more runs to his half-century.
- Jun 26, 2022 02:20 PM IST
India vs Leicestershire Live Score, Day 4: Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of India vs Leicestershire, Day 4 of the warm-up match. Team India received a blow in the early morning hours of Sunday as skipper Rohit Sharma tested positive for Covid-19.
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