Mohammed Siraj Shines as India Dominates England on Day Four of Third Test

India's Bowling Attack Thrives

On the fourth day of the third Test, Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj showcased his skills on a challenging pitch, leaving England struggling at 98 for four by lunchtime on Sunday.

At the break, England's captain Ben Stokes was batting on 2 off 13 balls, while Joe Root had managed 17 off 40.

The tension remained palpable on the field following a dramatic final over on day three, with both teams closely matched as day four commenced. Given the deteriorating pitch conditions, a target between 250 and 300 runs would pose a significant challenge for the team batting last.

Siraj, known for his competitive spirit against opposing batters, was particularly motivated after dismissing Ben Duckett from the Pavilion End.

He adjusted his line slightly to focus on the stumps, which led to the wicket of Ollie Pope.

With the bowlers receiving more help from the Nursery End, Siraj delivered an impressive spell, taking two wickets for just 11 runs over seven overs.

Bumrah opened the bowling alongside Siraj and once again troubled Zak Crawley, who had narrowly survived Bumrah's fiery over the previous day.

At the Nursery End, the odd ball was bouncing unpredictably, and Bumrah managed to produce one that struck Crawley’s bat handle, adding to the excitement for the crowd at Lord’s.

Shubman Gill took over from Bumrah, and after his successful two-wicket over in the first innings, he dismissed Crawley for the second time in the match. Reddy pitched one up, and Crawley attempted a drive, only to be caught at gully by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who finally held onto a catch.

With the ball moving effectively from both ends, Harry Brook, who scored 23 off 19, decided to counterattack, hitting Akash Deep for two ramp shots and a six over mid-off.

However, Akash persisted with his strategy of targeting the stumps, and Brook's attempt to sweep resulted in his middle stump being knocked out, leaving England at 87 for four.