India vs England – 1st Test at Headingley: Day 4 Recap
June 24, 2025 – Headingley India has taken a commanding position in the 1st Test against England after setting a massive fourth-innings target of 371 runs. With one day left to play, England managed 21/0 by stumps on Day 4, leaving them a daunting 350 runs away from victory.
Pant’s Twin Centuries Set the Tone India’s innings was headlined by Rishabh Pant, who delivered a rare Test cricket achievement—scoring centuries in both innings (103 & 118). It’s the first time an Indian wicketkeeper has managed this feat in the game’s long history. His fearless approach shifted the momentum in India’s favor and left England’s bowlers frustrated.
Support from KL Rahul and Gill Pant found solid support in KL Rahul (137) and Shubman Gill (87). Their contributions helped India post 364 in the second innings, following their first-innings total of 471. This left England with an almost unthinkable task on a wearing pitch with scoreboard pressure mounting.
Match Summary: India 1st Innings: 471
England 1st Innings: 465
India 2nd Innings: 364
England 2nd Innings: 21/0 (at Stumps, Day 4)
Target for England: 371
Runs Needed: 350
Final Day Setup England’s openers, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett, played watchfully during the short session before close. However, Day 5 presents a massive challenge. India’s bowling lineup—Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ashwin, and Jadeja—will aim to strike early and dismantle England’s batting.
The hosts must balance aggression with caution if they want to pull off a win for the ages.
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