India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard: India ended Day One of the fourth Test on a strong note with 264 runs for the loss of four wickets at stumps against England at Old Trafford. The visiting side showed composure while batting first on a difficult surface as the English bowlers failed to take a wicket in the morning session. Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul gave India a solid start with a 94-run partnership. Jaiswal made 58 runs while Rahul contributed 46. The openers looked in control before a brief batting collapse saw India reduced to 140 for 3 in the second session. England skipper Ben Stokes once again played a key role with the ball and took two important wickets. Shubman Gill failed to provide stability in the middle order and was dismissed for just 12 runs.
Sai Sudharsan, recalled for this Test, scored his maiden Test half-century. He looked confident after surviving an early scare. His 61-run knock came during a valuable stand with Rishabh Pant, who batted aggressively and added 37 runs before a freak injury forced him to leave the field.
Pant appeared in serious pain after taking a blow on his foot while attempting a reverse sweep. He was taken off the field on a medical cart. His condition is being monitored and his availability for the rest of the match remains uncertain.
In the final session, Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur remained unbeaten on 19 runs each. They frustrated the English bowlers and ensured India maintained control by the end of play. England tried several bowling combinations but failed to break the partnership before bad light stopped play.
With the second new ball available on Day Two, the challenge for India’s lower order will increase. Pant’s injury remains a major concern as the team may effectively be five wickets down.
India National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard: India 264/4 in 83 overs (Sai Sudharsan 61, Yashasvi Jaiswal 58, KL Rahul 46, Rishabh Pant 37 retired hurt; Ben Stokes 2/47, Chris Woakes 1/43) vs England.
