2nd Test Day 4 Live: Ashwin On A Roll As England Hit Self-Destruct

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! Kuldeep Yadav has provided India with a massive breakthrough as he dismissed Zak Crawley for 73. Kuldeep strikes on the pads of Crawley but the on-field declares it not out. Rohit Sharma then opts for a DRS review, which shows that Crawley was LBW out. The strong stand between Crawley and Jonny Bairstow comes to an end as they lose their fifth wicket in the chase. 

ENG 194/5 (42 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Crawley solid for England

Zak Crawley is standing like a strong wall for England in the tough situation. He is stealing boundaries and rotating the strike with Jonny Bairstow and keeping the scoreboard going for England. In the previous over of Ravichandran Ashwin, the duo scores nine runs, which include a boundary from both the batters. 

ENG 184/4 (39 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: England need a partnership

After losing wickets in a quick succession, England now need a strong partnership. Zak Crawley, who is standing solid, has been joined by Jonny Bairstow at the crease after the dismissal of Joe Root. Both Crawley and Bairstow need to stitch a stable partnership, in order to bring four-down England back into the game. 

ENG 167/4 (36 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! Ravichandran Ashwin has provided India another massive wicket as he dismissed Joe Root for 16. Root tries to play a big shot but fails to time it properly as the ball goes up in the air and lands into hands of Axar Patel at the mid-on. Fourth wicket gone for England but this moment is more special for Ashwin as he is just one more wicket away from completing his 500 Test wickets. 

ENG 154/4 (31 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! What a catch from Rohit Sharma!!! Ravichandran Ashwin has provided India with a much-needed breakthrough as he dismissed Ollie Pope for 23. Pope tries to play a shot in third man area but Rohit, who was place at the slip, shows his reflexes and takes an excellent catch and the English batter has to depart. 

ENG 132/3 (28.2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Crawley hits 50

Zak Crawley hits a boundary off Axar Patel’s delivery and brings up his half-century in style. It is his 12th half-century in the longest format as he brings it up in 83 balls. A very important and brilliant knock from Crawley as two-down England now need 283 runs more to win against India. 

ENG 116/2 (25.2 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Pope nears 50

Zak Crawley hits a boundary off Jasprit Bumrah’s delivery as the pacer concedes six runs in his previous over. With this, Crawley has breached the 40-run mark and inching closer towards his half-century. It will be his 12th half-century in Test cricket. After the dismissal of Rehan Ahmed, Crawley has been joined by Ollie Pope at the crease. 

ENG 105/2 (23 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: OUT

OUT!!! Axar Patel has provided England with their first breakthrough as he dismissed Rehan Ahmed for 23. Axar strikes directly on the pads of Rehan as the om-field umpire signals LBW out. Second wicket gone for England in the chase of 399. 

ENG 95/2 (21.5 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Rehan changes gear

Apart from Crawley, Rehan Ahmed also opens his arms and unleashes his fury on Axar Patel. In the previous over of the spinner, Rehan hits two consecutive boundaries as Axar leaks nine. England need more of these boundaries, in order to keep the momentum in their side. 

ENG 82/1 (18 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Crawley solid for England

Zak Crawley is looking in good touch with the bat today. In the previous over of Jasprit Bumrah, he smashes a boundary as the pacer concedes four runs. He is building a strong partnership with Rehan Ahmed and the duo is creating pressure on India bowlers. 

ENG 73/1 (17 overs)

IND vs ENG Live: Shubman Gill injured

As per the latest update, India batter Shubman Gill has not taken the field on Day 4 due to an injury on his right index finger. In his place, uncapped player Sarfaraz Khan has been appointed as a substitute for fielding. 

IND vs ENG Live: We are underway

Day 4 of the ongoing Test between India and England begins. England’s score read 67/1 and they still need 332 runs more to win. Currently, Zak Crawley (29*) and Rehan Ahmed (9*) are standing unbeaten at the crease. On the other hand,  Jasprit Bumrah will be bowling the first over of the day.

IND vs ENG Live: Pitch report

This is the most significant pitch report. We’ve seen a couple of balls with variable bounce. That is because there are a few huge cracks near the middle of the pitch. There are a few cracks fuller to the right hander as well, right under the batter’s eyes. Those will interest the spinners. England will look to trouble India with their sweeps and reverse sweeps.

IND vs ENG Live: Zak Crawley key for England

Opener Zak Crawley will be crucial for England in the chase of 332 runs on Day 4 of the second Test against India. He is currently standing unbeaten at 29 and aims to stitch a solid partnership with nightwatchman Rehan Ahmed. 

IND vs ENG Live: Bumrah in focus

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be in focus on Day 4 of the second Test against England. The visitors need 332 runs more and they have nine wickets in hand. Earlier on Day 2, Bumrah stood for India and registered a magnificent six-wicket haul. He need to repeat his heroics today. 

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 4 LIVE: Anderson Targets 60-70 Over Finish

England pacer James Anderson is confident of the team’s victory even though they need 332 more runs to win the match. The veteran pacer said that the team was even ready to chase down 600 runs. As for 332 runs, he feels the game could be over in 60-70 overs. 

India vs England 2nd Test, Day 4 LIVE: England Need 332 More Runs

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of Day 4 of the second Test between India and England. Ben Stokes’ men need 332 more runs to go 2-0 up in the series, and they have 9 wickets in hand. But, will they be able to tackle Indian spinners on a tricky Day 4 Vizag pitch? We’ll soon find out.