Monday , December 23 2024

IND vs ENG Live: Fifth blow to India, Sarfaraz Khan out

The fourth test match between India and England is being played in Ranchi. Today, on the fourth day of this test, Team India's victory seems certain. Actually, in this test, England has given a target of 192 runs to Team India. At the same time, by the end of the third day's play, the Indian team had scored 40 runs without any loss.

India's second innings

Sarfaraz Khan out: Shoaib Bashir has turned the match. Bashir took two wickets in two balls. First he dismissed Ravindra Jadeja and then Sarfaraz Khan. India has lost 5 wickets for 120 runs. Sarfaraz Khan became the victim of a golden duck.

Ravindra Jadeja out: Team India has lost its fourth wicket for 120 runs. Ravindra Jadeja was out after scoring four runs in 33 balls. Shoaib Bashir got him caught out by Jonny Bairstow. India still needs 72 runs to win.

Day-4: First session's play ends

Till lunch break, India's score is 118 runs for 3 wickets. India needs 74 runs to win. Currently Shubman Gill is at the crease after scoring 18 runs. While Ravindra Jadeja is playing after scoring 3 runs. There is a partnership of 18 runs between the two for the fourth wicket. While both openers Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion after scoring 55 runs and Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 38 runs. While Rajat Patidar became the victim at zero. For England, Joe Root, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir have got one success each.

Rajat Patidar out: Team India's third wicket fell at 100 runs. Rajat Patidar was out for one wicket. He was caught out by Shoaib Bashir. Now Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill are at the crease. India still needs 92 runs to win.

Rohit Sharma out: Team India's second wicket fell at 99 runs. Rohit Sharma was out after scoring 55 runs. Rohit was stumped by Tom Hartley. India still needs 93 runs to win.

Rohit Sharma's half century

Rohit Sharma scored a half-century. He is playing after scoring 51 runs in 70 balls with the help of 5 fours and one six. Shubman Gill is on two runs with him. India's score has reached 90 runs for one wicket.

Jaiswal out: Team India has lost its first wicket for 84 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out after scoring 37 runs in 44 balls with the help of 5 fours. Joe Root had sent him to the pavilion. James Anderson took a brilliant catch of Jaiswal.

50 run partnership between Rohit-Jaiswal

Rohit Sharma hit a powerful six off the ball of James Anderson, who bowled the first over of the day. India's score is currently 52 runs without any wicket. Rohit is playing with 33 runs and Yashasvi with 19 runs. India now has to score 140 more runs to win.

Fourth day's play begins

The fourth test match between India and England is being played in Ranchi. The play of the fourth day of this match has started. From India, captain Rohit Sharma is present at the crease after scoring 24 runs and Yashasvi Jaiswal has scored 17 runs. Anderson has started the over for England. India needs 152 runs to win.

Playing-11 of both the countries

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (captain), Shubman Gill, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.

England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jonny Bairstow, Ben Stokes (c), Ben Fox (wk), Tom Hartley, Ollie Robinson, Shoaib Bashir, James Anderson

pitch report

After five years, a test match is being played in Ranchi. When both the captains inspected the pitch, many cracks were found on the pitch. Apart from this, the pitch also looked quite dry. After which it can be understood that this pitch will be helpful for spin bowlers. After seeing the pitch, it has also been seen that if there are so many cracks in the pitch on the first day, then these cracks will start increasing on the second day and the spinners will get more help from the pitch. Apart from spinners, fast bowlers can also get help on this pitch. The pitch is dry and has cracks. After seeing this, it is clear that if fast bowlers mix their bowling then they will definitely get benefit from the pitch.