IND vs ENG Live: R Ashwin celebrates a wicket on Day 4 of the 2nd Test in Chennai.© BCCI
Hoping for a miracle, England need over 370 runs against India on Day 4 of the ongoing second Test match, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing a target of 482 runs on a turning track, the visitors have already lost four wickets and will be aiming to build some stability. Joe Root, who is currently unbeaten, will be aiming to build a steady partnership with Ben Stokes, and add some pressure on the Indian bowlers. On Day 3, Axar Patel accounted for two dismissals while Ravichandran Ashwin also picked up a wicket after shining with the bat. Also, India were bowled out of 286 in their second innings with Ashwin scoring a century, and Virat Kohli registering a half-century. (LIVE SCORECARD)
2nd Test, Day 4 Live Match Updates Between India (IND) vs England (ENG), Straight From MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
10:18 (IST)
FOUR! INNOVATIVE SHOT!
Patel delivers a shorter ball, and Root was already there to sweep it. But then he does a semi-pull, semi-sweep, and guides it through backward square leg for a four!
10:16 (IST)
THAT WAS CLOSE!
A good delivery by Ashwin, and Stokes hits it towards extra cover. Root calls for a single, but it goes to Axar’s left hand and he attempts a direct hit at the bowler’s end. Root was back, and the decision goes in England’s favour.
10:10 (IST)
One run
Ashwin tosses a slow delivery, outside leg. Stokes reverse sweeps it to the right of backward point. One run.
10:07 (IST)
One run
Patel tosses up a quicker delivery. Stokes sweeps it to deep backward square leg for a single.
10:02 (IST)
FOUR!
Patel tosses it up full, and Root uses the length to guide it in front of square on the on-side for a four!
09:59 (IST)
No run
BOWLING!
Patel delivers a length ball, spinning away outside off. Root leaves it alone.
09:57 (IST)
OUT! Daniel Lawrence st Rishabh Pant b Ravichandran Ashwin 26 (53)
INTELLIGENT BY ASHWIN!
He delivers a quick offbreak ball, spinning between the legs. Lawrence misses it on the turn, and Pant does the stumping.
In walks, Ben Stokes.
09:52 (IST)
One run
A quicker delivery by Axar, towards middle and leg. Root carves it through square leg for a single.
09:49 (IST)
APPEAL!
A full length delivery by Siraj. Lawrence falls while trying to glance it. He gets a thick inside edge onto his pad. Lucky!
09:49 (IST)
One run
A length delivery by Siraj, and Root sends it past the bowler. Mid-off goes to stop it. One run.
09:46 (IST)
One run, ENG: 61/3 | Need 421 runs
Patel tosses it up, towards middle and leg. Root glances it through square leg for a single.
After 23 overs, England are 61 for three. They need 421 runs.
09:44 (IST)
Two runs
Patel tosses it up, towards off stump. Lawrence drives it through point for two runs.
09:38 (IST)
One run
A shorter delivery by Patel. Its straight without much turn and Root hits it through square leg for a single.
09:32 (IST)
One run
A short delivery by Siraj, over middle and off. Root guides it down to long leg for a single.
09:32 (IST)
No run
Back of a length by Siraj, down leg. Root misses it.
09:29 (IST)
The action begins on Day 4!
Joe Root and Dan Lawrence to begin Day 4 for England. Mohammed Siraj to begin proceedings for India.
09:24 (IST)
Pitch report
There is a lot of dust and pebbles along the pitch. Indian spinners will have a lot to take advantage of on Day 4. Lots of areas for spin bowling today.
09:03 (IST)
The equation!
The hosts need seven wickets, meanwhile the visitors require 429 runs. England have already lost three wickets, and if India register some early wickets on Day 4, then it could be an easy walk to victory today.
Hello and welcome to Day 4 of the 2nd Test.#TeamIndia need 7 wickets to win the Test.@Paytm#INDvENGpic.twitter.com/4gNvq15hE1
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 16, 2021
09:01 (IST)
Ravichandran Ashwin on India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour’s influence on his batting: WATCH
Ravichandran Ashwin has been on fire for India lately. The veteran has continued on with his fine form from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and slammed his fifth Test century on Day 3 of the 2nd Test match. This was also his third instance of getting a 100 and five-wicket haul in the same match. He slammed 106 runs off 148 balls. His knock also consisted of 14 fours and a six. Watch his post-match interview, where he spoke about India’s batting coach:
.@ashwinravi99 on the ‘sweep’ story and #TeamIndia batting coach Vikram Rathour’s influence on his batting #TeamIndia#INDvENG@Paytmpic.twitter.com/SclPgDidkY
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 15, 2021
08:28 (IST)
Good morning everyone!
Good morning and welcome everyone to our live coverage of Day 4 of the ongoing 2nd Test match between India and England, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The visitors need 429 runs, and have already lost three wickets. England currently have Joe Root and Dan Lawrence unbeaten for them, and the duo will be aiming to build a stable partnership today! Can India wrap up the match on Day 4 itself or do England have some other plans? Stay tuned folks, for some exciting cricket!
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