Zak Crawley Falls as England Struggles Against India
With the English team facing a significant deficit, the pressure is on their batsmen to perform. The Indian team's impressive bowling and batting performances have put them in a strong position, and it will be a challenging task for England to overcome this deficit and level the series.
England's batting lineup is facing a daunting task as they lost two wickets, including Zak Crawley, in the first six overs, with the team still 573 runs behind India's total of 587. The hosts are currently 30-2, and their hopes of drawing the second Test are dwindling rapidly. England's top-order batsmen, including Ollie Pope and Joe Root, will need to dig deep to get their team out of this challenging situation.
India's bowlers, led by Akash Deep, have been impressive, and England's batsmen will have to be cautious to avoid further wickets. The match is still on the fourth day, and England will need a remarkable comeback to save the match and level the series. Rishabh Pant's 51-run stand with Shubman Gill helped India move past 350, leading by 357 runs. Pant took on the bowlers, scoring 41* off 56 balls, with 4 fours and 1 six.
KL Rahul made 55 before being bowled by Josh Tongue, while Karun Nair scored 26. England picked up two wickets, but India scored 113 runs off 25 overs, moving to 177 for 3 at Lunch on Day 4. The Indian team's batting performance has put pressure on the English team, and it will be interesting to see how they respond to the challenge.
As the match enters its final stages, England's batsmen will need to show resilience and determination to save the match. The team's fans will be hoping for a miraculous turnaround, but it will require a significant effort from the English batting lineup to achieve this feat. The next few hours of play will be crucial in determining the outcome of the match.