India Battles Back After Early Setback in Test Against England

In a gripping Test match against England, India showed resilience after losing captain Shubman Gill early on day four. With KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant at the crease, the team reached 153 for 3 at lunch, trailing by 159 runs. The match has been challenging for the batsmen, but the partnership between Rahul and Pant offers hope for a strong comeback. Read on for a detailed overview of the match's progress and key performances.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 23, 2025, 17:48 IST

India's Resilience on Day Four of the Test Match

On the fourth day of the first Test against England, India managed to recover from the early dismissal of captain Shubman Gill, reaching 153 for three at lunch on Monday.

Currently, the Indian team trails Ben Stokes' squad by 159 runs, with KL Rahul (72 not out) and Rishabh Pant (31 not out) at the crease.

The pitch has been favorable for fast bowlers, and Gill, who scored a century in the first innings, could only add two runs to his overnight total before being dismissed by Brydon Carse.

Carse bowled a well-placed delivery that sharply turned back in, catching Gill off guard. The ball took a thick inside edge and crashed into the stumps.

Despite the challenging conditions, Rahul and Pant steadied the innings, forming a solid 61-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Brief scores

India: 471 & 153 for 3 in 48 overs (Sai Sudharsan 30, KL Rahul 72 not out, Rishabh Pant 31 not out).

England 1st innings: 465 all out (Ollie Pope 106, Ben Duckett 62, Harry Brook 99; Jasprit Bumrah 5/83, Mohammed Siraj 2/122, Prasidh Krishna 3/128).