England vs India 2018: 3rd Test, Day 4, Tea Break, India Need 6 Wickets More

After surviving for tricky nine overs on day 3, the hopes of England fans might have raised to a certain extent. One could never have thought that India will be all over on England like it is.

First wicket of the day

It was just a matter of four runs in the fourth day when Keaton Jennings succumbed before the back of the length of Ishant Sharma. The ball kissed the shoulder of the bat and got deposited on the gloves of Rishabh Panth who is having a dream debut.

Ishant Sharma to Alastair Cook

After watching Ishant Sharma bowling to Alastair Cook, one should think of a wicket that is om cards. Stats speak the same story. It was 11th time when Ishant Sharma dismissed Alastair Cook who scores just 17 runs.

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The dismal performance of English skipper

Joe Root continued his dismal performance in the match as he fell the victim of Jasprit Bumrah after scoring mere 14 runs. KL Rahul took a sharp catch with Delle Alli celebration.

Second wicket for Mohammad Shami in the Test

Mohammad Shami got the second wicket in the Test when Virat Kohli grabbed an absolute corker. It was probably one among the best catches pouched in the Test format. Ollie Pope who was playing his second only scored 16 runs.

Storyline till lunch

India got four wickets and are just six or five away from the win (considering the injury of Johnny Bairstow) to make it to 1-2. Following the overcast conditions, Ishant Sharma was right on the target. India would take the first session of the day gracefully as well.

A healthy partnership

England found some power in their chase when Ben Stokes along with Jos Buttler added for the fourth wicket. The pair added 111 runs partnership till tea break commencement.

Brief scores

India Ist inning 329 all-out
England Ist inning 161 all-out
India 2nd inning 352/7d
England 2nd inning 173/4 ( Jos Buttler 67, Ben Stokes 42)