IND vs ENG 1st Test, Day 4 Highlights: Pant & Rahul's Heroics Set England 371-Run Target
Leeds, June 23 – Day 4 at Headingley was all about India’s middle-order magic. KL Rahul’s classy 137 and Rishabh Pant’s explosive 118 (his second century in the match!) gave India control of the Test, before a sudden collapse saw them all out for 364. England ended strong at 21/0, leaving fans on edge ahead of Day 5.
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🏏 Morning Session: Gill Falls Early, Rahul Steadies the Ship
India resumed Day 4 at 90/2, leading by 96. England got a big breakthrough in the first over as Shubman Gill was bowled for 8 by Brydon Carse. But KL Rahul remained unshaken. He played smart cricket alongside Rishabh Pant, adding valuable runs without taking risks. India were 153/3 at lunch, with Rahul on 72* and Pant on 31*.
🔥 Afternoon Session: Twin Tons Light Up Headingley
KL Rahul brought up a calm and composed century (137 off 247) – his 9th in Tests.
Rishabh Pant powered to a brilliant 118 off 140 balls, becoming the first Indian to score twin centuries in a Test in England.
Their partnership of 195 runs took India’s lead past 350. Pant smashed 15 fours and 3 sixes, while Rahul anchored the innings with patience. The duo’s blend of aggression and discipline left England’s bowlers clueless.
💥 Final Session: Tongue's Magic, India Collapse, England Reply
Just before tea, Pant fell going for a big shot. Rahul followed soon after, chopping on. What happened next was chaos:
Josh Tongue took 3 wickets in 4 balls, ripping through India’s lower order.
India lost 6 wickets for 31 runs and were all out for 364.
England were set 371 runs to win – a huge ask. But openers Zak Crawley (12)* and Ben Duckett (9)* held firm in the final overs. At 21/0 at stumps, England live to fight on Day 5.
⚡ Key Moments
✅ Carse removes Gill early
✅ KL Rahul scores a fluent 137
✅ Rishabh Pant blasts his 2nd century of the match (118)
✅ Tongue takes 3 wickets in an over
✅ Crawley & Duckett survive tricky mini-session
🌟 Player of the Day: Rishabh Pant
No debate here. Rishabh Pant became only the second wicketkeeper in history to hit two centuries in the same Test match. He combined aggression with maturity and kept England on the back foot. His twin tons could be match-defining.
🧠 What to Expect on Day 5?
Can England chase 371 on Day 5 at Headingley?
Will India’s pace trio and Jadeja break through early?
Is another Test classic in the making?
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NBT Hindi: भारत ने इंग्लैंड को 371 रन का टारगेट दिया
Final Word:
With 350 runs still to get and 10 wickets in hand, England’s task is tough but not impossible. India, though, will back their bowling firepower. Day 5 is set up for a thrilling finish – don’t miss it!