The third Test between India and England at Lord's is finely poised, with India at 58/4 at the end of Day 4, chasing a target of 193. The match hangs in the balance, with India needing another 135 runs to win and England requiring 6 wickets.
After dismissing England for 192 in their second innings, India looked to be in a comfortable position to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Washington Sundar's impressive spell of 4 for 22 was instrumental in restricting England's total. Sundar took the crucial wickets of Joe Root, Jamie Smith, and Ben Stokes. Both India and England scored 387 in their first innings.
However, England's bowlers fought back strongly, causing a dramatic collapse of India's top order. Yashasvi Jaiswal was dismissed for a duck, Karun Nair scored 14, and captain Shubman Gill managed only 6. Brydon Carse took two wickets, while Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes each took one. At stumps, KL Rahul was unbeaten on 33, but the dismissal of night-watchman Akash Deep off the last ball of the day by Ben Stokes was a significant blow to India.
The final session of Day 4 saw eight wickets fall, leaving the game on a knife's edge. India's chase got off to a shaky start, with England's bowlers making early inroads. The pressure is now on KL Rahul and the remaining batsmen to guide India to victory.
Several key moments shaped Day 4. Washington Sundar's four-wicket haul was crucial in limiting England's second innings total. Jasprit Bumrah bowled Chris Woakes. However, England's bowlers responded effectively, with Brydon Carse dismissing Shubman Gill and Karun Nair. Jofra Archer accounted for Yashasvi Jaiswal. Ben Stokes' late dismissal of Akash Deep further tilted the balance in England's favor.
The final day promises to be a thrilling contest, with both teams having a chance to win the Test. India will need KL Rahul to anchor the innings and form partnerships with the remaining batsmen. England will be aiming to continue their strong bowling performance and pick up the remaining wickets to level the series.
