INDIA vs ENGLAND LIVE Updates: 4th Test, Day 1

Venue: Emirates Old Trafford Manchester

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India Crosses 250-Run Mark! | India - 250/4 (78.2)

July 23, 2025 10:51 pm

India reaches a significant milestone, crossing the 250-run mark in their innings. This solid performance showcases their resilience and determination against the English bowling attack.

Thakur Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 254/4 (79.2)

July 23, 2025 10:40 pm

Shardul Thakur finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, adding crucial runs to India's total. This boundary provides some much-needed momentum for the Indian innings and helps ease the pressure.

India Reaches 250 Runs! | India - 250/4 (78.2)

July 23, 2025 10:37 pm

India crosses the 250-run mark, a significant milestone in their innings. The partnership between Ravindra Jadeja and Shardul Thakur is steadily building, adding crucial runs to the total.

Extra Run for India | India - 247/4 (77.2)

July 23, 2025 10:32 pm

Ben Stokes bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India's score. The English bowlers will need to be more disciplined.

Thakur finds the boundary! | India - 241/4 (75.1)

July 23, 2025 10:23 pm

Shardul Thakur gets off the mark with a superb boundary off Ben Stokes! A much-needed four for India, easing the pressure after a series of dot balls. This will boost his confidence and keep the scoreboard moving.

Sudharsan Departs! Stokes Strikes! | India - 235/4 (73.5)

July 23, 2025 10:16 pm

Sai Sudharsan departs! Caught by Brydon Carse off Ben Stokes for a well-made 61 runs. A crucial breakthrough for England, breaking a steady partnership and putting pressure back on India. This wicket comes at a vital time for the fielding side.

Jadeja finds the boundary! | India - 235/3 (72.3)

July 23, 2025 10:11 pm

Ravindra Jadeja dispatches the ball to the boundary for four runs, adding crucial runs to India's total. This boundary helps to release some pressure.

Jadeja’s First Boundary | India - 222/3 (69.3)

July 23, 2025 10:02 pm

Ravindra Jadeja opens his account with a confident boundary off Ben Stokes, sending the ball racing to the fence and getting off the mark in style. This boundary shows his aggressive intent at the crease.

Jadeja gets off the mark with a cracking boundary! | India - 222/3 (69.3)

July 23, 2025 10:01 pm

Ravindra Jadeja opens his account with a superb boundary, sending the ball racing to the fence. A confident start for the new batsman, adding crucial runs to India's total.

Sai Sudharsan Reaches Half-Century! | India - 217/3 (68.3)

July 23, 2025 9:57 pm

Sai Sudharsan brings up a well-deserved half-century, reaching 53 runs off 135 balls, including 6 fours. A gritty innings showing great composure and technique under pressure, providing stability to the Indian innings.

Sudharsan Departs, England Strikes! | India - 212/3 (68.0)

July 23, 2025 9:55 pm

Sai Sudharsan was dismissed, falling short of his half-century. His resilient innings of 47 runs from 133 balls, including 5 fours, provided crucial stability for India. This wicket brings Ravindra Jadeja to the crease.

Pant Finds the Fence! | India - 211/3 (66.6)

July 23, 2025 9:41 pm

Rishabh Pant unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This boundary adds crucial runs to the scoreboard and injects momentum into the innings.

India Reaches 200-Run Mark! | India - 200/3 (64.5)

July 23, 2025 9:33 pm

India has successfully crossed the 200-run mark in their innings, a testament to the steady partnership and resilience shown by the batsmen. This milestone provides a solid foundation for a competitive total.

India Reaches 200 Runs! | India - 200/3 (64.5)

July 23, 2025 9:32 pm

India crosses the 200-run mark, a significant milestone in their innings. The partnership between Sai Sudharsan and Rishabh Pant has been crucial in achieving this total, building a solid foundation for a competitive score. This puts India in a strong position.

Maiden Over by Chris Woakes | India - 197/3 (64.0)

July 23, 2025 9:28 pm

Chris Woakes bowls a brilliant maiden over to Sai Sudharsan, showcasing excellent control and accuracy. This tight bowling will surely add pressure on the Indian batsmen.

Pant Power! Rishabh Smashes a Maximum! | India - 188/3 (60.3)

July 23, 2025 9:13 pm

Rishabh Pant unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over the ropes for a magnificent six! This big hit injects much-needed momentum into India's innings.

Leg Byes Add Four to India's Total | India - 179/3 (58.4)

July 23, 2025 9:04 pm

A fortunate deflection off the pads results in four crucial leg byes for India. These extra runs are always welcome and help to keep the scoreboard ticking over, adding to the pressure on the fielding side.

Pant Finds the Fence! | India - 173/3 (57.4)

July 23, 2025 8:59 pm

Rishabh Pant unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the boundary for four runs. This timely boundary injects momentum into India's innings and helps to release some of the pressure built by the English bowlers.

Sudharsan Finds the Fence! | India - 163/3 (55.3)

July 23, 2025 8:49 pm

Sai Sudharsan finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, adding four crucial runs to India's total. This boundary helps to release some pressure and keeps the scoreboard ticking.

Sai Sudharsan's Boundary Boosts India's Score! | India - 155/3 (53.2)

July 23, 2025 8:39 pm

Sai Sudharsan hits a crucial boundary off Jofra Archer, injecting some much-needed momentum into the Indian innings. This well-timed shot helps India push towards a more competitive total.

Gill Departs! Stokes Strikes LBW | India - 140/2 (49.0)

July 23, 2025 7:58 pm

Ben Stokes delivers a crucial blow for England, trapping Shubman Gill plumb in front for LBW. A big wicket at a critical juncture, putting India under more pressure.

Stokes Bowls a Wide | India - 139/2 (47.1)

July 23, 2025 7:49 pm

Ben Stokes bowls a wide delivery, adding an extra run to India's total. The English bowlers are trying to maintain pressure, but extras are always unwelcome.

Gill Finds the Boundary! | India - 134/2(46.4)

July 23, 2025 7:47 pm

Shubman Gill breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary, sending the ball racing to the fence and adding crucial runs to India's total. This boundary provides a much-needed boost to the scoring rate.

Sai Sudharsan finds the boundary! | India - 131/2 (44.3)

July 23, 2025 7:37 pm

Sai Sudharsan hits a much-needed boundary, easing the pressure and adding crucial runs to India's total. This four will certainly boost his confidence and the team's momentum.

Dawson Breaks Through! Jaiswal Departs After Half-Century | India - 120/2 (40.1)

July 23, 2025 7:20 pm

Liam Dawson gets the crucial breakthrough, dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal for a well-made 58 runs. Jaiswal was caught by Harry Brook, ending a promising innings and a steady partnership for India.

Archer’s Maiden Over Piles Pressure on India | India - 120/1 (40.0)

July 23, 2025 7:19 pm

Jofra Archer delivers a brilliant maiden over to Sai Sudharsan, showcasing excellent control and discipline. This tight bowling performance is building significant pressure on the Indian batsmen as they look to accelerate.

Sudharsan takes a single to end the over | India - 115/1 (38.0)

July 23, 2025 7:07 pm

Sai Sudharsan takes a single off Jofra Archer to end the over. This single keeps the scoreboard ticking and allows him to retain the strike for the next over. India is steadily building their innings.

Sai Sudharsan's First Boundary! | India - 114/1(37.2)

July 23, 2025 7:04 pm

Sai Sudharsan finds the ropes with a well-placed shot, scoring his first boundary of the innings. This four will surely boost his confidence and help him settle at the crease, easing some of the pressure on the Indian batting.

Jaiswal Continues to Impress with a Boundary! | India - 107/1 (35.5)

July 23, 2025 6:56 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a boundary, showcasing his excellent form and adding crucial runs to India's total. This shot helps maintain the scoring rate and puts pressure back on the bowlers.

Maiden Over from Carse! | India - 101/1 (35.0)

July 23, 2025 6:52 pm

Brydon Carse bowls a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run to Sai Sudharsan. This tight bowling is building pressure on the Indian batsmen after Jaiswal's fifty.

Jaiswal's Fighting Fifty! | India - 101/1 (34.1)

July 23, 2025 6:48 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his well-deserved fifty! He reaches the milestone in 96 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six, with a strike rate of 52.08. A crucial innings for India, providing a solid foundation after the loss of the first wicket.

Jaiswal Reaches Half-Century | India - 101/1 (34.1)

July 23, 2025 6:48 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal brings up his fifty with a single! A well-deserved half-century for the young opener, showcasing his resilience and skill. He has scored 50 runs off 96 balls, including 9 fours and 1 six.

India Reaches 100 Runs | India - 100/1 (34.0)

July 23, 2025 6:47 pm

India has reached the 100-run mark in their innings, a crucial milestone. Yashasvi Jaiswal is on 49, and Sai Sudharsan is on 2, as they look to build a strong partnership after the early wicket.

India Crosses 100-Run Mark! | India - 100/1 (33.3)

July 23, 2025 6:45 pm

India reaches the 100-run mark in 33.3 overs, a solid start to their innings. The partnership between Jaiswal and Sudharsan is steadily building after the early wicket.

Jaiswal Finds the Boundary! | India - 98/1 (32.2)

July 23, 2025 6:40 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal strikes a superb boundary, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This vital boundary not only adds crucial runs to India's total but also brings Jaiswal tantalizingly close to his half-century, injecting some much-needed momentum into the innings.

Brydon Carse bowls a maiden over | India - 94/1 (31.0)

July 23, 2025 6:34 pm

Brydon Carse delivers a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run and building significant pressure on the Indian batsmen after the recent breakthrough. This tight bowling is crucial for England.

Rahul Departs! England Finally Break Through | India - 94/1 (30.0)

July 23, 2025 6:29 pm

A crucial breakthrough for England! Lokesh Rahul is caught by Zak Crawley off Chris Woakes for 46 runs. Rahul's patient innings comes to an end, breaking the opening partnership that was steadily building for India.

Jaiswal Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 90/0 (28.2)

July 23, 2025 6:22 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap and smashes a magnificent boundary for four runs, providing a much-needed boost to India's innings and breaking a period of tight bowling. This shot injects momentum into the partnership.

Jaiswal Finds the Boundary Again! | India - 84/0 (27.0)

July 23, 2025 6:16 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks the shackles with a well-timed boundary, adding crucial runs to India's total. This shot provides a much-needed boost to the scoring rate and keeps the scoreboard ticking over.

India Reaches 75-Run Mark | India - 77/0 (25.1)

July 23, 2025 5:28 pm

India crosses the 75-run mark with a single from Yashasvi Jaiswal, continuing their steady opening partnership. The openers are looking to build a strong foundation for the innings.

Jaiswal's Mighty Six Electrifies the Crowd! | India - 75/0(24.5)

July 23, 2025 5:26 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashes a towering six, providing a much-needed boost to India's scoring rate and shifting the momentum. This powerful hit showcases his aggressive intent and ability to find boundaries under pressure.

Jaiswal Finds the Boundary Again! | India - 68/0 (23.5)

July 23, 2025 3:33 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal dispatches the ball to the boundary for four runs, adding crucial runs to India's total. This boundary comes after a period of tight bowling, providing a much-needed release for the Indian innings.

Jaiswal Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 63/0 (23.0)

July 23, 2025 3:42 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the boundary after a series of dot balls, easing the pressure and adding crucial runs to India's total. A well-timed shot that brings some cheer to the Indian camp.

Stokes' Masterclass: A Maiden Over! | India - 58/0 (21.0)

July 23, 2025 3:49 pm

Ben Stokes delivers a brilliant maiden over, showcasing exceptional control and discipline. This tight bowling performance has significantly increased the pressure on the Indian openers, making it challenging for them to find scoring opportunities and maintain momentum.

Jaiswal Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 52/0(17.4)

July 23, 2025 4:00 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the boundary with a well-timed shot, bringing up India's fifty and releasing some of the built-up pressure. A much-needed boundary for the opener.

Fifty-Run Opening Stand for India! | India - 52/0 (17.4)

July 23, 2025 4:05 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Lokesh Rahul bring up a crucial 50-run partnership for India! This solid opening stand has laid a strong foundation, with Jaiswal on 18 runs from 47 balls and Rahul on 32 runs from 59 balls. Their disciplined batting has helped India reach 52 for no loss.

Lokesh Rahul Finds the Fence! | India - 47/0 (16.0)

July 23, 2025 4:11 pm

Lokesh Rahul finds the boundary! After a series of dot balls, Rahul unleashes a powerful shot, sending the ball racing to the fence for four runs. This boundary provides a much-needed release of pressure for the Indian openers and keeps the scoreboard ticking.

Rahul's Boundary Boosts India's Score | India - 39/0 (13.3)

July 23, 2025 4:19 pm

Lokesh Rahul finds the gap and dispatches the ball to the boundary for a crucial four, injecting some much-needed momentum into India's innings. This boundary helps to release the pressure built by the English bowlers.

Rahul's Cracking Boundary! | India - 39/0 (13.3)

July 23, 2025 4:28 pm

Lokesh Rahul dispatches the ball to the boundary for a much-needed four, easing the pressure and adding crucial runs to India's total. A well-timed shot that finds the gap perfectly.

Woakes Weaves Another Maiden Over! | India - 33/0 (13.0)

July 23, 2025 4:30 pm

Chris Woakes delivers a brilliant maiden over, his second of the innings, keeping Yashasvi Jaiswal completely tied down. This disciplined bowling continues to build immense pressure on the Indian openers.

Jaiswal Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 31/0 (10.4)

July 23, 2025 4:32 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal hits a much-needed boundary, finding the gap and sending the ball racing to the fence. This four helps to release some of the pressure that was building on the Indian openers.

Woakes Delivers a Maiden Over, Tightening the Screws | India - 25/0 (9.0)

July 23, 2025 4:45 pm

Chris Woakes bowls a brilliant maiden over, not conceding a single run to Yashasvi Jaiswal. This disciplined bowling continues to build pressure on the Indian openers, showcasing England's tight control in the powerplay.

Jofra Archer Bowls a Maiden Over! | India - 25/0(8.0)

July 23, 2025 4:53 pm

Jofra Archer bowls a superb maiden over to Lokesh Rahul, showcasing exceptional control and discipline. This tight bowling performance is building immense pressure on the Indian openers.

Rahul's Second Boundary! | India - 24/0 (6.4)

July 23, 2025 4:53 pm

Lokesh Rahul strikes a confident boundary, his second of the innings, easing the pressure and adding crucial runs to India's total. A well-timed shot that found the ropes.

Jaiswal Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 15/0 (4.1)

July 23, 2025 5:08 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal finds the gap and dispatches Chris Woakes for a well-timed boundary, bringing some much-needed momentum to India's innings after a tight start. He now has 8 runs from 9 balls, including 2 fours.

Rahul Breaks the Shackles with a Boundary! | India - 9/0 (2.5)

July 23, 2025 5:17 pm

Lokesh Rahul finds the boundary, easing the pressure after a series of dot balls. A well-timed shot brings up four crucial runs for India, providing some much-needed momentum in the innings. He has scored 5 runs from 9 balls with 1 four. Yashasvi Jaiswal is on 4 runs from 8 balls with 1 four. Chris Woakes has bowled 1.5 overs for 8 runs.

Jaiswal Breaks the Ice with a Boundary! | India - 4/0 (1.0)

July 23, 2025 5:21 pm

Yashasvi Jaiswal scores the first boundary of the innings, a much-needed four after a series of dot balls. This shot gets India off the mark and provides a crucial release of pressure for the young opener.

England Win Toss, Elect to Bowl

July 23, 2025 5:26 pm

England have won the toss and chosen to bowl first, indicating their confidence in exploiting early pitch conditions. This sets up an intriguing start to the match, as they look to put the opposition under immediate pressure.