England vs India HIGHLIGHTS 4th Test Day 4: Gill-Rahul cut ENG's lead into half; Trail by 137 runs

4th Test | ENG vs IND HIGHLIGHTS - Stumps: KL Rahul and Shubman Gill set up a thrilling final day in Manchester as they remain unbeaten on Day 4 with the score at 174/2

10:31 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 150-run stand for the resilient duo!

KL Rahul and Shubman showing incredible resilience and skill here as the final few moments are now left in Day 4. A 150-run stand for India.

10:14 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 130-up for India!

Overs 46–51 saw KL Rahul and Shubman Gill maintain their calm and steady resistance. Rahul reached 60 with well-placed pulls and compact defense, while Gill continued to rotate strike, moving to 67. Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse kept testing the batters with short-pitched bowling, but both Indian batters handled the challenge smartly. Carse focused on bodyline deliveries, but runs came steadily through pulls and nudges. Liam Dawson bowled tightly without much turn, aiming for control rather than breakthroughs. India reached 138/2 at the 50-over mark, with the third-wicket partnership looking strong and the visitors showing resilience against the English attack.

9:45 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gill-Rahul at their resilient best!

Overs 41–45 saw India continue their steady resistance, with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill extending their unbroken third-wicket stand. Rahul brought up his gritty fifty off 142 balls in the 43rd over, displaying patience and occasional flair, including a classy four through backward point off Jofra Archer. Gill also remained composed, rotating strike and absorbing pressure effectively. Archer bowled with pace and bounce, testing both batters with short deliveries, but the Indian pair remained solid. Liam Dawson bowled tight, focusing on the leg-stump rough, but Gill neutralized him with solid defense. India moved to 122/2 after 45 overs, showing resolve in their survival effort.

9:33 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 50 for KL Rahul!

A cuatious and a crucial knock by KL Rahul who scores his half century in 141 deliveries on the day as he holds his ground patiently.

9:24 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: The grind continues...

Overs 35 to 40 saw India continue to grind steadily with KL Rahul and Shubman Gill showing great patience and composure. Liam Dawson maintained pressure with tight lines, bowling consecutive maidens and conceding just 4 runs across his overs. Chris Woakes probed outside off with seam movement, troubling the batters occasionally, especially with bounce and a few that kept low. Jofra Archer returned and generated extra pace, but the Indian duo remained largely untroubled. Rahul reached 41 off 133 balls, while Gill moved to 57. India crossed the 100-run mark during this phase, with their third-wicket stand surpassing 100 after a shaky 0/2 start.

9:15 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 100-run stand for Gill and Rahul!

A crucial run stand building up in Manchester as Team India batters KL Rahul and Shubman Gill stitch up a 100-run partnership, batting an hour and 45 minutes now.

9:01 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Stokes trying to get the breakthrough via spin!

Overs 30 to 35 saw India’s batters continuing their cautious approach post-tea, with Shubman Gill and KL Rahul showing solid defensive techniques. Liam Dawson tightened the screws with three consecutive maiden overs, building pressure with tight lines and variations in flight. Chris Woakes tested both batters with swing and bounce, especially troubling Gill with a bouncer that struck his shoulder. Despite the pressure, Rahul and Gill remained composed, focusing on survival and strike rotation. Rahul added a few singles, moving to 37 off 113 balls, while Gill held firm at 54. The score progressed slowly to 95/2, with no boundaries scored in this phase.

8:35 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Final session begins!

The final session of the day begins with al eyes on Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, who take India on a rocky road to recovery after conceding 669 runs in Manchester.

8:08 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gill nearing his fifty!

Between overs 22 and 27, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul steadily built the innings for India, focusing on cautious yet productive batting. Gill, nearing his half-century, showed patience and controlled aggression, notably surviving a dropped catch off Brydon Carse’s bowling at 24.6. Rahul rotated the strike well, scoring singles and punishing loose deliveries with some crisp shots, including a 3-run top-edge sweep. England’s bowlers, especially Carse and Liam Dawson, bowled with good discipline, mixing swing, length, and variations to challenge the batsmen. Despite some tight moments, the Indian duo kept the scoreboard ticking, bringing the score to 82 for 2 after 27 overs.

7:46 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: India treading cautiously!

Between overs 18 and 22, India’s Shubman Gill and KL Rahul focused on steady defense against England’s bowlers, with limited scoring opportunities. Gill showed good control with a couple of well-timed boundaries, including a neat cut through backward point, while Rahul played cautiously, often leaving or defending deliveries outside off stump. Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson bowled with discipline, testing the Indian batsmen with swing and variation. Gill reached 45 runs off 58 balls, anchoring the innings, while Rahul held firm on 20 runs from 71 balls. The partnership kept India stable at 67 for 2 after 22 overs in challenging conditions.

7:30 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 50-run stand for Rahul and Gill!

Shubman and KL Rahul have batted well under pressure as 50 runs come up for India in manchester. Still a long way to go for the duo if they want India to come back in the tie.

6:59 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gill-Rahul in survival mode!

Shubman Gill looked increasingly confident between overs 10 and 12, striking three crisp boundaries — two straight drives off Brydon Carse and a back-foot punch through point off Chris Woakes. India added 14 runs during this phase, reaching 36/2 after 12 overs. Gill moved to 26, while KL Rahul remained solid on 9 despite facing some sharp deliveries, including a low-bouncing one from Woakes and a seaming delivery that nearly trapped him LBW. Carse bowled a maiden in his first over but was later punished by Gill. The pitch continued to show variable bounce and movement, keeping the bowlers interested.

6:39 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gill-KL hold their ground!

England maintained intense pressure on India in the first 8 overs of their second innings, restricting the visitors to 14/2 at lunch. Chris Woakes struck early with a double-wicket maiden in the first over, removing Yashasvi Jaiswal and debutant Sai Sudharsan. Jofra Archer backed up the early blows with a hostile spell, troubling KL Rahul and Shubman Gill with pace, bounce, and movement. Gill looked particularly vulnerable, taking a blow to the glove and surviving a close LBW review. Rahul, though composed, was tested repeatedly by Archer's sharp deliveries. With just 8 runs scored in the last 3 overs, India struggled to settle.

6:13 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Post-lunch session begins!

Gill and KL Rahul begin the post-lunch session and need to forget about the lead for now and just get a partnership going for them.

5:24 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brilliant over for Woakes!

A double wicket maiden for Woakes as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharshan make way without scoring a single run in the opening over just before lunch.

5:21 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Woakes takes another one!

2 in 2 for Woakes as Sai Sudharshan is caught behind as well. 0/2 now.

5:18 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Jaiswal goes for a duck!

Yashasvi Jaiswal goes for a duck courtesy of a Chris Woakes delivery as Joe Root takes his catch in the slips in the first over.

5:08 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: England bowled out for 669!

England have registered a 311-run lead on the day as India bowl out the hosts on 669 runs.

5:03 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Stokes departs on 141!

Still no declaration by the skipper as he makes way on 141 runs trying to hit a maximum down the ground. The lead has now crossed the 300-run mark.

4:52 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: England showing no mercy!

Across overs 149–154, England’s lower order continued piling on runs with confidence and aggression. Ben Stokes maintained his superb form, reaching 134* with calculated boundaries, including a reverse sweep four and a massive six off Sundar. Brydon Carse supported him brilliantly, playing fearless strokes, including a six and multiple fours, to move to 37*. Jadeja and Sundar bowled in tandem but were unable to contain the duo despite occasional dot balls. England crossed the 640-run mark with ease, putting immense pressure on India. The pitch remained true, and with the sun out again, the batters continued to dominate the session.

4:33 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: England go past 600!

Between overs 145 and 149, England pushed past the 600-run mark, with Ben Stokes leading the charge. Stokes brought up his 14th Test century with a boundary off Siraj and continued his aggressive batting, hitting a six and a reverse-swept four off Washington Sundar. Brydon Carse offered valuable support, rotating strike and edging one to the third-man boundary. England reached 614/8, with Stokes unbeaten on 118 and Carse on 19. Jasprit Bumrah and Siraj toiled with little reward, while Sundar struggled to contain Stokes' attacking strokes. England's commanding lead grew as India's bowlers appeared increasingly fatigued and out of ideas.

4:20 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Stokes gets his 14th Test hundred!

Ben Stokes completes his Test ton on the day in 164 deliveries. A captain's knock indeed.

4:13 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Stokes on 99!

Ben Stokes moved into the nervous 90s as England continued to build their massive total on Day 4. Across overs 141 to 144, he added valuable runs alongside Brydon Carse. Stokes reached 99 with a composed innings, including a three off Bumrah in the 144th over. Brydon Carse also contributed with a boundary and a few singles. Jasprit Bumrah, despite his efforts, conceded over 100 runs in a Test innings for the first time in his career. Washington Sundar bowled a tidy spell, maintaining pressure. England reached 587/8, with Stokes just one run shy of a historic century as captain.

3:56 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 5 runs from the over!

Over Summary 1 0 W 0 0 NB4 0; ENG 567/8 after 140 overs; Stokes 91 (147) Carse 0 (4)

 

Siraj continues the attack for India and concedes just 5 runs

3:51 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Bumrah strikes!

Jasprit Bumrah cleans up Liam Dawson as England lose their 8th wicket.

3:49 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 10 runs from the over!

Over Summary 0 4 1 1 0 4; ENG 561/7 after 137 overs; Stokes 90 (147) Liam Dawson 26 (63)

 

Siraj continues the attack for India and concedes just 10 runs

3:45 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 1 0 0 0 0; ENG 551/7 after 137 overs; Stokes 84 (143) Liam Dawson 21 (58)

 

Bumrah continues the attack for India an concedes just 1 run

3:40 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 5 runs from the over!

Over Summary 4 1 0 0 0 0; ENG 550/7 after 137 overs; Stokes 83 (141) Liam Dawson 21 (59)

 

Siraj continues the attack for India

 

Ball 6 - He ends the over with a leave.

 

Ball 5 - Dot ball

 

Ball 4 - A hit towards long on but no run.

 

Ball 3 - Dawson plays and misses the ball outside off stump.

 

Ball 2 - A single towards square this time.

 

Ball 1 - Stokes with a boundary on the first ball towards covers

3:34 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 1 run from the over!

Over Summary 0 0 0 1 0 0; ENG 545/7 after 136 overs; Stokes 78 (138) Liam Dawson 21 (54)

 

Bumrah continues the attack for India

 

Ball 6 - He ends the over with a block

 

Ball 5 - Dawson blocks it this time.

 

Ball 4 - He takes a quick single and survives the direct hit by Kamboj.

 

Ball 3 - A hit towards long off but no run.

 

Ball 2 - A leave outside off stump this time.

 

Ball 1 - Stokes blocks the first delivery of the day.

3:29 PM

4th Test Day 4 | ENG vs IND LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Action begins!

And we begin the day's play with India trying to get rid of skipper Stokes as soon as possible. Bumrah to continue the proceedings.