Live Score IND vs ENG Today: Match Update & Highlights

Day 4 Round‑Up: India Hold the Upper Hand 

Day 4 at Headingley has delivered gripping Test action:

• India 2nd innings resume on 116/3, with KL Rahul unbeaten at 54 and Rishabh Pant on 17.

• India currently lead by approximately 118 runs, with England’s bowlers continuing to exploit movement and bounce from the pitch.

Early in the day:

1. Shubman Gill† was dismissed early—bowled by England’s Brydon Carse, the stumps flying spectacularly.

2. As the wicket fell, Carse struck in the first five minutes, dismissing Rohit Sharma† via inside-edge onto his stumps .

3. Meanwhile, KL Rahul has played a composed innings, reaching his 50th Test fifty amid contrasting aggression from Pant .

Batting Focus

• KL Rahul: Anchoring with disciplined strokes.

• Rishabh Pant: Flashy, aggressive, skirting edges—and surviving a review.

• Brydon Carse & Woakes: England bowlers keeping India on their toes with consistent pressure.

Bowling Watch

• Brydon Carse celebrated an early wicket, unsettling the Indian top order

• Jasprit Bumrah already bagged 5/83 in England’s first innings; arguably the bowler of the match.

• Prasidh Krishna’s brutal spell (3 wickets) came at a steep cost—128 runs conceded in 20 overs (economy 6.40), one of the worst in Indian Test bowling history .

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Incidents and Talking Points

• Gill’s Early Exit: Shubman Gill’s dismissal to Carse was shocking after his blockbuster 147 earlier—a pivotal blow for India.

• Pant's Rollercoaster: The keeper-batsman thrills with audacious play, surviving a review before pulling off big shots .

• Rahul’s Restraint: Amid Pant’s flourish, KL Rahul counterbalances with mature defense and smart shot selection.

• Pitch Is Turning: Stuart Broad believes spin will play a key role as the pitch deteriorates—advantage India?.

Why This Match Matters

Tactical Importance

India lead the WTC series—this match could set momentum across the next four Tests.

• A win here would boost morale and confidence, especially with Kohli and Rohit retired; the new leadership of Gill and Rahul is under scrutiny.

• For England, performing under pressure and drawing/holding on at Headingley is crucial to avoid losing ground early in the series.

Weather & Conditions

• The overcast conditions are aiding swing and bounce—perfect for seam bowlers like Carse, Woakes, and Bumrah per early reports.

• Stuart Broad warned of spin becoming a major factor—setting the stage for crafty bowling .

What Fans Should Watch Today

1. Partnership Building

   • Can KL Rahul shepherd the tail end while Pant plays fireworks?

2. Remaining Top-Order

   • Will Pant hold firm or risk collapse with aggressive shot-making?

3. India's Declaration Strategy

   • With an 8-wicket lead, when and how India declare will shape the remaining day.

4. England's Batsmen Under Duress

   • Can England chase swiftly or will they buckle under quality spin/seam attack?

Summary & Outlook

Day 4 has India in the ascendancy—116/3, +118-run lead, KL Rahul’s composed fifty, Pant’s panache, and Carse’s early impact. Ashes veteran Stuart Broad forecasts spin playing a key role later in the day. India seems set to control the tempo, but England’s seam attack continues to probe for breakthroughs.

Fans: Stay tuned—rain isn’t in the forecast but Headingley’s pitch remains unpredictable. With a thrilling final day ahead (Day 5, June 24), this Test is delicately poised: could tip India’s way or swing in England’s favor.

Conclusion: A Test Balanced on a Knife’s Edge

As Day 4 unfolds at Headingley, the India vs England Test is reaching a thrilling crescendo. With India holding a narrow lead—thanks to KL Rahul’s stability and Rishabh Pant’s flair—they are slowly edging into a dominant position. England, however, remain in the hunt with disciplined bowling and home advantage.

The match has delivered:

• Early morning drama with quick wickets,

• A steady rebuilding by India,

• And the promise of a tense Day 5 with spin, strategy, and pressure all in play.

If India's middle order can build a sizable lead and set England a daunting fourth-innings target, the visitors will have the upper hand. But England's fightback potential—especially with players like Joe Root, Ben Stokes, and Zak Crawley—cannot be underestimated.