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.