India vs England 5th Test Day 4 Highlights: England 339/6 at stumps, need 35 runs to win

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• 03 Aug 2025, 10:19 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 339/6 in 76.2 overs at Stumps

  It is now official: Stumps has been called. After four days of continuous cricket, we are still in for an exciting conclusion. Another thrilling fifth day finish is on the horizon for this captivating Test series.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 09:41 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 339/6 in 76.2 overs

  This is an absolutely remarkable mini-session. The effort from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj has been extraordinary, as they discovered a final surge of energy to maintain India's position in the Test. Prasidh dismissed Jacob Bethell and Joe Root before the Jamies (Smith and Overton) could hardly make contact with the ball.

  Play has been halted due to poor lighting with clouds looming above, and it is uncertain if we will resume play today. The current situation indicates that England requires 35 runs, while India needs 4 wickets.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 09:28 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 337/6 in 73 overs

  Prasidh, what does he have left in the tank? He strikes Root on the pad, and this appears much closer! The decision is not out, but Gill opts for a review....it’s missing the stumps. Prasidh and Siraj have discovered a final surge of energy here. Once more, Smith is hit on the pad, but it’s too high, and they manage to sneak a bye. Edged and gone! Root is out! Is there still hope in the game????? A huge wicket, Prasidh has taken another one, and Jurel makes a clever catch behind the stumps.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 09:16 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 332/5 in 71 overs

  Prasidh Krishna takes the place of Akash Deep, while Joe Root nudges another ball for a single. Bethell appears cautious as Prasidh once again beats the edge. And he’s out! After a challenging innings, Bethell's time at the crease concludes as he attempts to charge down the wicket and slog. However, he only succeeds in getting a bottom edge, resulting in the loss of his middle stump.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 08:35 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 330/4 in 69 overs

  Akash is at it again, conceding five wides! A leg-slip was positioned, indicating the strategy, but Akash delivers it too far down the leg side, allowing it to race to the boundary. Root strides down the wicket and nudges it away for two runs, marking his 39th Test century off 137 balls. This is his third century in three matches, showcasing another splendid performance. That two also reduces England's target to under 50.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 08:13 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 317/4 in 66 overs

  Siraj is set to bowl what is probably the last over before tea. He delivers a short ball to Root, which Dharmasena decides not to call. Shubman Gill reviews the decision with noticeable reluctance, and as expected, the impact is shown to be outside off. Root responds by nudging two runs into the leg-side. Can England’s veteran player guide his team to victory? Four runs! A classic shot from Joe Root, executed with precision as he places the ball perfectly between slip and gully. Another four! A straight drive that was hit a bit high but timed impeccably. Root is now on 98 with just one ball remaining before the tea break... he defends it back to mid-on. We have now reached tea.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:53 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 301/4 in 63 overs

  Akash Deep resumes his bowling attack. Four runs! He delivers a full toss, but it lacks speed, allowing Brook to smash it through mid-off. The absence of pace from Akash was evident. Another four! This time, he pitches it slightly shorter, and Brook capitalizes by pulling it through the leg side. This boundary also marks the 300-run milestone for England. And he's out! Brook attempts to step down the wicket but loses grip on his bat. It soars into the air, and a weary Siraj takes the catch. A very slim chance for India.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:39 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 269/3 in 60 overs

  Jadeja continues to spin from both ends. Root guides one to long-off, meaning England now requires 100 runs to secure victory. Brook drives another ball to cover, and he is just one hit away from reaching three figures.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:21 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 258/3 in 55 overs

  Jadeja is back, and Brook advances, securing a single on the leg side. Root sends one to long-off. Four runs! Jadeja delivers a slightly short ball, and Brook pulls it into the open leg side.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:21 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 239/3 in 52 overs

  Prasidh has returned. He appears to be the most probable candidate to replace Brook today. A short and wide delivery sees Brook drive it to mid-off for a single. Prasidh strikes Root on the pad, but Root's pad is outside the line. Subsequently, Root plays a shot off the back foot, sending the ball to deep cover for another single.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:19 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 228/3 in 50 overs

  Siraj is back with the field spread out. Brook strides down the wicket and taps one into the leg-side for a single. He pins Root on the pad, but it’s clearly too high. Root flicks one off his hip to secure another half-century from 81 balls. Four runs! A poor delivery from Siraj, as his attempted bouncer goes down the leg-side, and Brook sends it away. It appeared to be a weary effort; who can blame him? Brook swings across the line for a single to cow corner.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 07:19 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 200/3 in 44 overs

  Siraj delivers another sharp delivery, finding a gap between Root's bat and pad. He is well outside his crease. The movement now drifts down the leg side, Jurel fumbles, allowing the batters to sneak a bye. Brook taps the ball to cow corner, aiming for two but ultimately settles for one. Siraj's next delivery is again too straight, enabling Root to tuck it to fine leg for another single. Brook then rolls his wrists on a pull shot, and the single brings England to a total of 200.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 05:22 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 164/3 in 38 overs

  Akash Deep is set to bowl the last over of the session. Root nudges one off his thigh-pad for a single. Brook executes a well-timed straight drive, which strikes Akash Deep on the shin, enabling the batters to secure another single. With just two balls remaining in the session, Root plays a cover drive, but it goes directly to the fielder at cover. Root allows the final ball of the session to pass by, signaling the end of the session.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 05:11 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 153/3 in 35 overs

  Six! Brook attempts a cheeky shot and sends the ball directly to Siraj at the boundary. Siraj manages to catch it, but unfortunately steps on the boundary line, awarding Brook six runs for a rather poor shot. Four! Brook mistimes his shot once more, but with the cover fielder up, he secures four runs! He then drives the ball to the left of cover, but Jaiswal makes a diving effort to limit it to two runs. Another four! Things are heating up now, as Brook executes an uppercut over the slip fielder.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 04:50 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 126/3 in 33 overs

  Prasidh is now bowling his eleventh over. Brook carefully directs one to deep third for a single. Four! Root executes another graceful cover drive that speeds away. As a result, England's target is now under 250.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 04:36 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 106/3 in 28 overs

  Four runs! Root secures his first boundary with a cover drive against Siraj. Although not perfectly timed, it is sufficient to reach the boundary. He follows this with a back-foot punch for a single. He gets hit on the pad, and the umpire raises his finger! Pope is out, undone by the inswinger. He reviews the decision, but with three reds, he is dismissed.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 04:18 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 87/2 in 26 overs

  Siraj continues his impressive performance. He strikes the edge once more! Siraj has maintained an excellent rhythm this morning. And once again! Siraj and Jadeja believe they detected an edge, but Gill remains unfazed, so no review is called for. Another maiden over, India has been exceptional this morning.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 04:04 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 83/2 in 23 overs

  The first change of the day sees Prasidh replacing Akash Deep. The tall bowler generates extra bounce, and once more, Duckett is left beaten! He's out! Prasidh delivers a fuller ball, Duckett attempts a drive, but it edges through, and India is duly rewarded for having unsettled him throughout the morning.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 04:03 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 72/1 in 20 overs

  Four! A solid response from Duckett, as Siraj delivers a slightly overpitched ball, which the batter drives through cover. Duckett then adds a single through point. Another four! Siraj bowls too straight, allowing Pope to flick it fine for additional runs. More runs follow as Pope flicks it off his pads for two more through mid-wicket.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 03:39 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 59/1 in 18 overs

  Siraj bowls over the wicket to Duckett, and he successfully beats a hesitant prod from Duckett on two occasions! Both bowlers are probing effectively this morning. Another peach from Siraj, completely catching Duckett off guard! It's been a brilliant over so far, compelling Duckett to play at the ball. Siraj delivers a short and wide ball, and Duckett attempts to relieve the pressure with a cut shot but fails to connect. He beats the bat once more! What an impressive over from Siraj, having beaten the bat five times throughout the over!

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 03:31 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: ENG 53/1 in 15 overs

  Ben Duckett continues his innings from the opposite end, facing Akash Deep. The ball flies off the edge past gully, marking England's first run of the day. Pope then scores his first run with a single into the leg-side. Duckett follows up with another single into the leg-side.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 03:24 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: 

  Although Saturday was free of rain, the weather on Sunday (Day 4) is anticipated to be cloudy with a chance of light rain during the second and third sessions (2 PM to 5 PM local time). The temperature is predicted to stay consistent at 20-21°C for the entire day.

  
• 03 Aug 2025, 03:24 PM

  IND vs ENG Live 5th Test Day 4: Hello and Welcome!

  Greetings and welcome to our live blog covering the fourth day of the fifth Test match between India and England. Currently, India is favored to secure a victory in this match; however, England has a tendency to pursue substantial scores during their Bazzball era, making it likely to be an exciting day. Unless rain intervenes, this is expected to be the concluding day of the Test match.