India Struggles in Second Innings Against England in Fourth Test

In a challenging fourth Test match against England, India finds itself in a tough spot, trailing by 311 runs at lunch on Day 4. After a dismal start with two quick wickets, the Indian team faces an uphill battle. England's captain Ben Stokes shines with a century, leading his team to a formidable total of 669 runs. With the pitch conditions worsening, Indian batsmen must regroup to tackle the daunting task ahead. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 26, 2025, 17:49 IST

India Faces Uphill Battle on Day 4

On Day 4 of the fourth Test, India found themselves in a precarious position at 1 for 2 during their second innings, trailing England by a daunting 311 runs. The Indian team struggled significantly after conceding a massive lead.

In a dramatic start, pacer Chris Woakes claimed the wickets of Yashasvi Jaiswal and B Sai Sudharsan in the very first over, leaving India with a challenging task ahead as they now trail by 310 runs.

Earlier in the match, England, led by captain Ben Stokes, set a formidable target by scoring 669 runs in their first innings. Stokes ended his two-year wait for a century, scoring 141 runs off 198 balls, marking his 14th Test hundred and helping England surpass the 600-run mark.

In a notable moment for Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah, he conceded over 100 runs in an innings for the first time in his 48-Test career. Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja stood out for India, taking four wickets.

With the pitch at Old Trafford exhibiting unpredictable bounce, the Indian batsmen face a tough challenge in their second innings.

Brief Scores:

India 1st innings: 358 all out & 1/2 in 3 overs (Woakes 0/2)

England: 669 all out in 157.1 overs (Joe Root 150, Ben Stokes 141, Ben Duckett 94, Zak Crawley 84; Ravindra Jadeja 4/143)