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In a remarkable turn of events at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Team India made a stunning comeback in the fourth Test against England. Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav showcased exceptional bowling performances, dismantling the English batting lineup on Day 3.
Spinners dominate English batters
After a strong batting display by India in the morning session, the momentum shifted in India’s favor as their spin duo wreaked havoc on the English batting lineup post-lunch. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope fell victim to Ashwin’s deceptive deliveries, followed by Joe Root‘s dismissal due to an Ashwin delivery that straightened enough to hit the leg stump.
Kuldeep joined the party by dismissing Zak Crawley and Ben Stokes, adding to England’s woes. His precise bowling troubled the English batters, leading to quick breakthroughs for Team India. With Ashwin securing five wickets for 51 runs and Kuldeep bagging four scalps, India bundled out England for 145 runs in their second innings, setting a target of 192 runs.
India smell win after openers give strong start
India’s openers, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal, then displayed aggressive batting, ending the day at 40/0 without any loss. With India needing 152 more runs to win and all ten wickets in hand, the hosts are in a strong position to clinch victory in the fourth Test. The stage is set for an exciting finish as Team India aims to secure the series against England.
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Here is how Twitter reacted:
Spinning a web with the red ball 👌#INDvENG #KuldeepYadav pic.twitter.com/tdYCPHEmRf
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) February 25, 2024
Spinning a tale ft. Ash bhai and Kuldeep 💫🙌 pic.twitter.com/i1EaNdSii0
— Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) February 25, 2024
The best compliment I can give @imkuldeep18 .. Today he has bowled today like a left armed Shane Warne .. #INDvENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) February 25, 2024
India become the FIRST ever team to lose 4 wickets due to umpires call in a Test innings.
24.1 ov – Gill out to umpire's call
34.3 ov – Patidar out to umpire's call
55.2 ov – Ashwin out to umpire's call
100.6 ov – Akash out to umpire's call#INDvENG— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) February 25, 2024
India need 152 runs to win the fourth Test 💪#INDvENG #cricket
Scorecard: https://t.co/OEBOTFt2Bb #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/62f7UYGlev— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 25, 2024
Say no more! 😎
Spinning their web all over the 🏴 batting line-up. 🕸️#RavichandranAshwin #RavindraJadeja #KuldeepYadav #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/P0Zjii3nyW
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) February 25, 2024
Most five wicket hauls for India in Tests:
Ravichandran Ashwin – 35 (99 Tests)*.
Anil Kumble – 35 (132 Tests). pic.twitter.com/cCSPJUfQly
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) February 25, 2024
And they have done more. They have knocked off another 40 with positive strokeplay. Given the surface, the game is still open but India favourite from here https://t.co/fTSytAmKK0
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) February 25, 2024
– 99 Tests.
– 35 five wicket haul.
– 24 four wickets haul.
– 5 hundreds.
– 14 fifties.An iconic Test career – Ashwin. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/aiqX9QpwBC
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) February 25, 2024
Rohit Sharma – 24*(27).
Yashasvi Jaiswal – 16*(21).– Team India needs 152 runs to win this Test series against England. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/k2oKyAWZI4
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 25, 2024