England vs India HIGHLIGHTS, 4th Test Day 2: IND get 2 wickets before stumps; ENG trail by 133 runs

ENG vs IND 4th Test HIGHLIGHTS: Manchester, Day 2, Stumps - Joe Root and Ollie Pope will continue tomorrow for the Three Lions who are at 225/2 after 46 overs.

10:44 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: Pope-Root bat on for England!

At 40 overs, England stands at 205-2, with Ollie Pope on 16(23) and Joe Root on 2(8). Ravindra Jadeja is bowling well, picking up a wicket and maintaining tight control, while Anshul Kamboj recently claimed his first Test wicket by dismissing Ben Duckett for 94. Pope has shown some struggle against Jadeja but scored a boundary off Kamboj. Root has just come to the crease and is settling in cautiously. The Indian bowlers are applying pressure with good length and turn, creating opportunities. England’s batsmen are rotating strike but finding it tough to dominate as the game approaches the 40-over mark.

10:13 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: India looking to get another before stumps!

Between overs 31 to 35, England added 25 runs while losing Zak Crawley, who was caught at slip off Jadeja for 84 after a no-ball. Duckett continued confidently, reaching 89* with a mix of drives, flicks, and edges. Pope joined him but struggled for fluency early, scoring 2 off 6 balls. Siraj, though economical at times, remained wicketless despite a few sharp deliveries. Jadeja bowled tightly and claimed the crucial breakthrough. England reached 183/1 after 35 overs, with the partnership between Duckett and Pope steadying the innings following Crawley’s dismissal. India’s bowlers, particularly Siraj, toiled hard for results on a flat pitch.

9:44 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England dominating proceedings!

England continued their dominance in overs 25 to 29, reaching 153/0. Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett showed great control, especially against Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja. Crawley played an aggressive knock, smashing Jadeja for a six and two boundaries in the 26th over, which yielded 15 runs. Duckett also kept the scoreboard ticking with precise placement and a confident pull shot for four in the 28th over. Siraj struggled to contain runs, conceding eight in the 29th. The pair’s partnership grew stronger as England maintained a steady run rate, with both batters settling well and keeping India wicketless during this period.

9:30 PM

Crawley launches counter-charge as England pile on runs

Zak Crawley turned up the heat after the tea break on Day 2 at Old Trafford, launching Ravindra Jadeja for a six and a four in the same over as England raced to 139 without loss after 26 overs in the fourth Test against India.

 

In an eventful first over from Jadeja, Crawley danced down the track to hit a clean six over long-on, which was later ruled a no-ball. He followed it up with a cheeky paddle scoop for four and benefited from four leg byes, punishing the Indian spinner for his overpitched line and length. Crawley has moved to 74 off just 95 balls, looking increasingly dominant at the crease.

 

Ben Duckett, relatively quiet at the other end, remains unbeaten on 58 from 63 balls, having laid the platform earlier. The partnership has now crossed 130, with both batters showing complete control against a toothless Indian attack.

 

India’s bowlers, including Siraj and Bumrah, have been inconsistent, and Jadeja’s introduction has only added to the pressure with his wayward start. With the pitch flattening out and the sun out in Manchester, England have taken command. The visitors desperately need a breakthrough to stay alive in this contest.

9:20 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: Duckett, Crawley extend England’s dominance after Tea

England’s opening pair continued to dominate proceedings in the final session, taking the score to 121 for no loss after 24 overs. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley looked untroubled as they brought up their respective half-centuries and extended England’s strong reply to India’s 358.

 

Zak Crawley, who was more restrained early on, opened up with a series of fluent drives and flicks, reaching 61 off 82 deliveries. Ben Duckett, meanwhile, maintained a brisk tempo before slowing down slightly post tea. He remained unbeaten on 58 off 63 balls, mixing aggression with patience against Jasprit Bumrah and Shardul Thakur.

 

Bumrah bowled a probing spell, beating the bat a few times with deliveries that nipped away, but without reward. Thakur, on the other hand, leaked boundaries despite occasional tight deliveries, as Crawley capitalised on loose balls with elegant strokeplay.

 

The Indian attack looked flat, struggling to find the consistency or movement that troubled their own batters earlier. With England firmly in control, India are in urgent need of a breakthrough to claw back into the contest.

9:03 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England openers keep India at bay as century stand grows

Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued their authoritative batting display in the final session of Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, as England remained unscathed at 102 for no loss after 20 overs. The hosts added 29 runs in the first five overs of the third session, with both openers looking increasingly confident against an Indian attack struggling for penetration.

 

Duckett, who brought up his half-century with a neat steer to third man off Shardul Thakur, reached 54 off 51 balls. His innings was a mix of wristy flicks and controlled drives, punishing anything on the pads or short outside off. Zak Crawley, meanwhile, approached his own fifty, batting on 47 off 70 deliveries, mixing caution with aggression.

 

Jasprit Bumrah’s return to the attack brought a hint of threat with variable bounce and movement, but the Indian spearhead was unable to break through. Bumrah bowled a maiden in the 20th over, testing Crawley with skiddy back-of-length balls and low bounce, but the England opener stood firm.

 

Shardul Thakur conceded 20 in his three overs, including boundaries to both Duckett and Crawley. The Indian bowlers have been unable to extract the movement or bounce that England managed earlier, as the pitch appears to have settled under sunshine.

 

With the partnership now crossing the 100-run mark, India will desperately need a breakthrough to claw back into the contest. The match has tilted in England’s favour with this robust start.

8:42 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England openers steady after Tea, reach 86/0

England's openers continued their solid start in the third session of Day 2 at Old Trafford, reaching 86 for no loss after 16 overs in the fourth Test against India. Zak Crawley remained unbeaten on 38 off 54 balls, while Ben Duckett moved to 47 off 43, inching towards a well-paced half-century.

 

Shardul Thakur leaked boundaries in his first over after the interval, with Crawley edging one past the gully and Duckett caressing a cover drive for three. Jasprit Bumrah returned to the attack with a tight over, conceding just a single and keeping Crawley quiet with consistent away movement.

8:21 PM

England scorecard at Tea on Day 2 of Manchester Test

England 1st Inning
77-0 (14 ov) CRR:5.50
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Zak Crawley	Not out	33	44	6	0	75
Ben Duckett	Not out	43	41	7	0	104.88
Extras	1 (b 0, Ib 0, w 0, nb 1, p 0)
Total	77 (0 wkts, 14 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Jasprit Bumrah	5	2	22	0	0	4.4
Anshul Kamboj	5	0	29	0	1	5.8
Mohammed Siraj	4	0	26	0	0	6.5

8:18 PM

Tea Update: England Openers Blunt Indian Attack, Cruise to 77/0

England’s opening pair made a dominant statement heading into the Tea break on Day 2 of the fourth Test against India, reaching 77 for no loss in 14 overs. Zak Crawley (33*) and Ben Duckett (43*) negotiated the new ball with flair and intent, punishing India’s erratic lines and benefiting from a docile pitch and the post-heavy roller effect.

 

Mohammed Siraj, returning to the XI, was expensive and inconsistent, conceding 26 runs in 4 overs. His LBW appeal against Crawley in the 12th over, which India reviewed, was turned down after ball-tracking showed it was bouncing over the stumps. Crawley, unperturbed, capitalised with three boundaries, including a sublime on-drive and a flick to fine leg.

 

Ben Duckett continued his aggressive ways, unfurling a series of confident flicks and dabs off both pacers, bringing up his seventh boundary in the 13th over. Debutant Anshul Kamboj, despite some early promise, struggled to maintain control and leaked runs, ending his 5-over spell with figures of 0/29.

 

India will need quick breakthroughs in the post-Tea session to claw back momentum, as England trail by 281 with all 10 wickets intact and conditions favouring the batters.

7:59 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England 0peners dominate as India struggle for breakthrough

England’s opening pair of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley continued to dominate in the second session, as the hosts reached 54 for no loss at the end of the 11th over in reply to India’s 358. The run rate touched an impressive 4.90 as the sun emerged and conditions eased for batting.

 

Duckett remained fluent, striking six boundaries en route to 35 off 34 balls, while Crawley gained rhythm with two fours, advancing to 18 from 33 deliveries. The duo’s fifty-run stand came up in the 11th over, with Duckett guiding a single to point.

 

India’s bowlers looked increasingly ineffective with the newer Dukes ball losing its sting. Mohammed Siraj offered width and strayed in line, allowing Crawley to collect two well-timed boundaries in the 10th over. Anshul Kamboj, despite showing promise in earlier spells, conceded runs from both ends and overstepped once to add to India's frustrations.

 

Despite a lively surface and early seam movement, the Indian pace attack has failed to create genuine wicket-taking opportunities. With conditions turning favourable for batting, the pressure now squarely rests on India's bowlers to break this opening stand before it blossoms further.

7:47 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England openers steady after aggressive start

England’s opening duo of Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley made a confident start in their reply to India’s first innings total of 358 on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester. At the end of the 9th over, the hosts reached 41 for no loss, with Duckett racing to 33 off just 30 deliveries and Crawley providing steady support with 8 off 24.

 

Duckett has looked particularly aggressive, capitalising on anything straying in line or length. He clipped Jasprit Bumrah for boundaries through the leg side and cashed in on Anshul Kamboj’s inconsistent lengths, finding the ropes multiple times—most notably two well-timed flicks in the second over.

 

Despite a fiery burst from Bumrah, including one unplayable delivery that beat Duckett all ends up, England survived without losing a wicket. Mohammed Siraj and Kamboj also shared the new ball duties but failed to make inroads, with Crawley weathering the early swing and bounce.

 

The Indian pacers will look to tighten their lines and strike early, especially with the ball offering some movement. With a solid platform laid, England will aim to build on this start, but India’s attack remains a potent threat as conditions evolve through the day.

7:15 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: England off to a flier in reply to India’s 358

England’s openers made a brisk start to their first innings, reaching 12 for no loss after two overs in the second session on Day 2. Ben Duckett raced to 12 off just 6 deliveries with three boundaries in an eventful second over from debutant Anshul Kamboj.

 

Kamboj’s nerves were evident early on as Duckett punished him for wayward lines, flicking two deliveries to the leg-side boundary before surviving a scare where his bat flew out of his hands while attempting a flick. Jasprit Bumrah, meanwhile, began with a tight maiden, beating Zak Crawley’s bat once and drawing five dot balls. England trail by 346 runs.

7:02 PM

India first innings scorecard

India 1st Inning
358-10 (114.1 ov) CRR:3.14
Batter		R	B	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	c H Brook b L Dawson	58	107	10	1	54.21
KL Rahul	c Z Crawley b C Woakes	46	98	4	0	46.94
Sai Sudharsan	c B Carse b B Stokes	61	151	7	0	40.4
Shubman Gill (C)	lbw b B Stokes	12	23	1	0	52.17
Rishabh Pant (WK)	b J Archer	54	75	3	2	72
Ravindra Jadeja	c H Brook b J Archer	20	40	3	0	50
Shardul Thakur	c BM Duckett b B Stokes	41	88	5	0	46.59
Washington Sundar	c C Woakes b B Stokes	27	90	2	0	30
Anshul Kamboj	c JL Smith b B Stokes	0	3	0	0	0
Jasprit Bumrah	c JL Smith b J Archer	4	7	1	0	57.14
Mohammed Siraj	Not out	5	7	1	0	71.43
Extras	30 (b 4, Ib 8, w 14, nb 4, p 0)
Total	358 (10 wkts, 114.1 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Chris Woakes	23	5	66	1	0	2.87
Jofra Archer	26.1	3	73	3	0	2.79
Brydon Carse	21	1	71	0	4	3.38
Ben Stokes	24	3	72	5	0	3
Liam Dawson	15	1	45	1	0	3
Joe Root	5	0	19	0	0	3.8

6:56 PM

India bowled out for 358 as Archer, Stokes dismantle tail

India’s first innings ended at 358 in Manchester as Jofra Archer dismissed Jasprit Bumrah with a gloved pull down the leg-side—confirmed via UltraEdge on review. England’s persistence paid off after Joe Root convinced Archer to go upstairs, and the replay revealed a clear spike.

 

In 114th over. Mohammed Siraj smacked a straight boundary off Ben Stokes but failed to find support from the other end. Stokes finished with 5/72, his first five-wicket haul in Tests since 2017, while Archer claimed 3/75, including the big scalp of a limping Rishabh Pant (54).

 

6:45 PM

Pant’s gritty stand ends as India crawl to 354/9

Rishabh Pant’s valiant innings came to an end at 54 off 75 balls as Jofra Archer produced a peach of a delivery to uproot his off stump in the second session. Pant, batting with a fractured toe, showed remarkable courage, but was eventually beaten by movement off the pitch.

 

India’s total crept to 354/9, with Jasprit Bumrah surviving a few nervy moments and adding a streaky four. Archer now has two wickets, while Stokes leads England’s chart with five scalps.

6:40 PM

Pant’s gritty fifty lifts India to 349/8 at Old Trafford

Batting with a fractured toe, Rishabh Pant brought up a valiant half-century in Manchester, steering India to 349 for 8 in the second session on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England. The left-hander reached his fifty off 71 balls with a crisply timed boundary off Ben Stokes, receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.

 

Pant, who resumed with limited mobility, has shown remarkable composure and timing, taking India closer to a competitive total. His unbeaten 54-run effort has come under immense physical strain and relentless bowling, especially from Stokes, who has already taken five wickets.

6:34 PM

Pant nears fifty with grit and glory as India Reach 344/8 at Old Trafford

Despite nursing a fractured toe, Rishabh Pant continues to defy odds and England’s fast bowling barrage, steering India to 344 for 8 at the end of the 111th over on Day 2 of the fourth Test in Manchester.

 

The defining moment came when Pant smashed Jofra Archer for a stunning six over midwicket—his 90th six in Test cricket, equalling Virender Sehwag for the most sixes by an Indian in the format. It was a vintage Pant shot, blending audacity with sheer timing, especially remarkable considering his limited mobility.

 

Pant’s gritty knock stands at 49 off 68 balls, with just Jasprit Bumrah for company at the other end. The left-hander was tested by Archer with pace, bounce, and a pin-point yorker aimed near his injured foot, but he remained composed and determined.

 

India’s tail wags amid collapse

 

After the double blow from Ben Stokes in the previous over, which reduced India to 337/8, Pant has taken charge yet again. His blend of measured defence and calculated aggression has kept India inching towards a 350-plus total—vital given the injury setbacks and lack of batting depth.

6:33 PM

Stokes five-for rocks India as Pant fights on amid collapse

Ben Stokes tore through India’s lower middle-order with a spell of devastating accuracy, picking up his fifth wicket as India stumbled to 337 for 8 midway through the second session on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester.

 

The big moment came in the 110th over when Stokes dismissed Anshul Kamboj and Washington Sundar in the space of four balls. Sundar perished to a top-edged pull, mirroring Sudharsan’s dismissal from Day 1, while Kamboj was undone by a vicious outswinger that kissed the edge en route to wicketkeeper Jamie Smith.

 

These strikes capped off a sensational spell from the England skipper, who now has a five-wicket haul—his first in eight years—restoring momentum for the hosts just as India appeared to be inching toward a position of control.

 

Pant battles pain, but support wanes

 

Rishabh Pant, despite a fractured toe, remains at the crease on 42 off 63 balls, batting with one leg and all heart. He’s running gingerly, clearly hampered, but is determined to carry India past 350. With only Jasprit Bumrah and the tail for company, India’s hopes of a competitive total now rest squarely on Pant’s shoulders.

6:18 PM

Stokes targets Pant's injured leg, here's what happened next...

Pant Guts Through Pain as India Cross 330 in Gritty Stand at Old Trafford

 

India pushed ahead to 333 for 6 midway through the second session on Day 2 of the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, with Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar displaying admirable grit and control against a probing England attack.

 

Despite nursing a fractured toe, Pant showed no signs of retreat, inching to 40 off 59 deliveries with sheer defiance. He took a couple of painful blows—including one on the pad that had him rooted to the crease—but battled on. The southpaw, visibly hobbling, even managed to tuck away a few singles, while also playing and missing more than once against a fiery Ben Stokes.

 

Stokes, who had earlier rocked India with three wickets, tested both batters with reverse swing and clever variation but leaked 11 runs in the 108th over—thanks to a combination of byes, edges, and some smart placement by Sundar.

 

Washington Sundar, meanwhile, grew more composed, reaching 26 off 86 balls. He edged one past the slips for a boundary, but otherwise offered a sturdy presence, helping India consolidate after Shardul Thakur’s dismissal.

 

With Pant’s pain threshold being tested and England sensing a second wind, the final hour of the session promises more drama.

6:05 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE: Second session begins

Sundar collects a single off the final delivery of Ben Stokes' over, the first after the Lunch break. Pant continues to run single as hobbles to the striker's end.

5:56 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Covers are off

The second session of India vs England 4th Test Day 2's action to begin shortly.

5:41 PM

India vs England 4th Test Day 2: India full scorecard

India 1st Inning
321-6 (105 ov) CRR:3.06
Batter	Dismissals	R	B	4s	6s	SR
Yashasvi Jaiswal	c H Brook b L Dawson	58	107	10	1	54.21
KL Rahul	c Z Crawley b C Woakes	46	98	4	0	46.94
Sai Sudharsan	c B Carse b B Stokes	61	151	7	0	40.4
Shubman Gill (C)	lbw b B Stokes	12	23	1	0	52.17
Rishabh Pant (WK)	Not out	39	55	2	1	70.91
Ravindra Jadeja	c H Brook b J Archer	20	40	3	0	50
Shardul Thakur	c BM Duckett b B Stokes	41	88	5	0	46.59
Washington Sundar	Not out	20	72	1	0	27.78
Extras	24 (b 0, Ib 6, w 14, nb 4, p 0)
Total	321 (6 wkts, 105 Ov)
Bowler	O	M	R	W	NB	ECO
Chris Woakes	23	5	66	1	0	2.87
Jofra Archer	22	2	59	1	0	2.68
Brydon Carse	21	1	71	0	4	3.38
Ben Stokes	19	3	55	3	0	2.89
Liam Dawson	15	1	45	1	0	3
Joe Root	5	0	19	0	0	3.8

5:20 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: It is raining at Old Trafford; Lunch taken

The Rain is getting heavier at the Old Trafford and that will be the end of session 1 on Day 2.

5:14 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India crawl past 317 runs

Pant Battles On, Sundar Holds Fort as India Crawl Past 317 on Day 2 at Old Trafford

 

Rishabh Pant’s gritty return to the crease continued to be the central storyline on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, Manchester, as India cautiously moved to 317 for 6 at the end of 104 overs in the morning session.

 

Pant, playing through a fractured toe, batted on with visible discomfort but no lack of determination. He reached 38 off 52 balls, displaying flashes of his natural flair despite being visibly hampered while running between the wickets. A sharp blow to his elbow off Ben Stokes in the 104th over briefly reignited concerns, but the southpaw stood tall, soaking in the pain and absorbing England’s pressure.

 

At the other end, Washington Sundar remained composed and unflappable, grinding out 18 runs from 68 balls. The pair added a measured partnership, rotating the strike cautiously and waiting for loose deliveries. Stokes, who had earlier dismissed Shardul Thakur, bowled with aggression and control, ending the spell with figures of 3 for 55.

 

With the lights coming on and conditions slightly overcast, England’s pacers—Stokes and Carse—continued to probe, but India, buoyed by Pant’s courage, kept their composure.

 

The question now: How long can Pant hold on?

5:06 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Shardul departs; Pant comes out to bat

In a gripping start to Day 2 of the fourth Test between India and England at Old Trafford, drama unfolded as Ben Stokes broke a crucial 48-run stand by dismissing Shardul Thakur for 41. The Indian all-rounder edged a full outswinger to gully, where Ben Duckett dived low to his left to complete a sharp catch, giving Stokes a well-earned breakthrough.

 

Just as Thakur trudged back after his vital knock, the Manchester crowd erupted—not for him, but for the sight of an injured Rishabh Pant walking out to bat. The wicketkeeper-batter, who suffered a toe fracture on Day 1 and was ruled out of keeping duties, surprised everyone by padding up despite being visibly uncomfortable.

 

Pant’s decision to bat—despite heavy strapping and a visible limp—underscored the gravity of India’s situation. With India at 314 for 6 after 101.4 overs, the team continues to rebuild after early setbacks, now leaning on Washington Sundar and the courage of Pant to push the total past the 350-mark.

4:35 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Update from BCCI regarding Pant!

BCCi official update: Rishabh Pant, who sustained an injury to his right foot on Day 1 of the Manchester Test, will not be performing wicket-keeping duties for the remainder of the match. Dhruv Jurel will assume the role of wicket-keeper.

 

Despite his injury, Rishabh Pant has joined the team on Day 2 and will be available to bat as per team requirements.

4:29 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: England lose a review!

England lose the review as Stokes' delivery that appeared to have been caught behind following an edge was apparently in contact with the batter's shoulder.

4:28 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: What happened so far today

England vs India, 4th Test Day 2, Session 1: India steady at 302/5 as Sundar, Thakur defy England’s probing spells

 

India added just 18 runs in the first hour of play on Day 2 at Old Trafford, inching to 302/5 in 95 overs, with Shardul Thakur (35 off 68) and Washington Sundar (11 off 37) looking solid but cautious against a disciplined England attack.

 

The morning began quietly, with Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes probing the off-stump channel relentlessly. Archer, who has been mixing up his lengths cleverly, nearly had Sundar twice in a testing 95th over. One edge flew safely between fourth slip and gully for four, frustrating England, while another delivery beat the outside edge comprehensively.

 

Woakes, meanwhile, produced a moment of chaos in the 94th over with a wild inswinger that went way down leg and resulted in five wides, gifting India some easy runs. However, apart from that lapse, England have kept things tight.

 

Sundar brought up his first boundary after 19 deliveries, while Thakur—more assured in defence today—has quietly ground out his innings. With Rishabh Pant unlikely to bat, this pair’s resistance becomes even more vital for India’s hopes of pushing towards a 400-plus total.

4:25 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Promising visuals for India!

The visuals show that Rishabh Pant has arrived in the Team India dugout and will most probably be available to bat for India if the situation needs him to come out. 

4:24 PM

4th Test Day 2 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India 302/5 after 95 overs!

Between overs 93 and 95, India added crucial runs as Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur continued to frustrate England. Chris Woakes began the 93rd over with tight lines but conceded five wides on a wayward inswinger and gave away eight runs in total. In the 94th over, Jofra Archer tested Sundar with deliveries that beat the outside edge multiple times, but Sundar managed to edge one for four through the gap between slip and gully. The 95th over saw Archer again beat the bat but couldn't find the breakthrough. India moved to 302/5, with Sundar and Thakur holding firm under pressure.