3 min read Last Updated : Jun 24 2025 | 2:53 PM IST
As the curtain rises on the fifth and final day of the opening Test in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series between India and England, anticipation is at an all-time high. England need 350 runs on the final day while India need 10 wickets in order to win the opening Test.
The fourth day began with India resuming their second innings at 90/2, following early dismissals of openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill.
With India needing to build a strong total, the responsibility shifted to the middle order, and it was KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant who answered the call. Both players rose to the occasion, notching impressive centuries and stitching together a crucial partnership that powered the visitors to a second-innings total of 364.
Their effort set a challenging target of 371 for England to chase, setting the stage for a thrilling final day of play at Headingley. With all 10 wickets in hand, England are poised for a bold run chase, but much of the outcome could hinge on one uncontrollable fact of weather conditions.