Ben Duckett Leads England Chase
The stage is set for a thrilling finale, with England requiring 254 more runs to win and Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley looking to continue their partnership. The dry day and mixed weather forecast will add to the excitement, and the crowd will be eager to see if England can pull off a stunning win.
England require 254 more runs to win the first Test against India at Headingley, with Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley having put on an unbeaten 117-run partnership on the final day. The opening pair resumed at 21/0 and steadily chipped away at the target, bringing it down to a manageable total. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant's centuries had set India up for a strong total, but England's batting has given them a chance to pull off a thrilling win.
Rishabh Pant became the second batter to make hundreds in each innings in a Test at Headingley, and the second wicketkeeper to achieve the feat anywhere. His century, along with Rahul's, helped India set England a target of 371 to win. However, Josh Tongue's devastating burst took three wickets in four deliveries to dismiss India for 364, setting up a thrilling finale on day five.
The dry day on Tuesday is expected to give England enough time to attempt the chase, but they will face the challenge of Jasprit Bumrah on the increasingly difficult surface. A mixed weather forecast could add to the excitement, and England will need to navigate these conditions to pull off a win. The ground has produced six successful chases in excess of 250, giving England hope that they can achieve the target.
As the final day of the match comes to a close, England will be looking to Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley to continue their partnership and lead the team to a thrilling win. With 254 runs still required, the match is set up for a nail-biting finish, and the crowd at Headingley will be on the edge of their seats as the drama unfolds.