India Vs England LIVE Score, 1st Test Day 4: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant Continue To Add Runs; ENG Look For Wickets

Welcome back for the post-lunch session on Day 4 at Headingley! The players and umpires have made their way back onto the field as India look to build on their solid position. KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant stride out to resume their partnership, having weathered a testing morning session. With India leading by 159 runs, the focus now shifts to extending that advantage and tightening their grip on the game. England, meanwhile, will be eyeing early breakthroughs to keep the visitors within reach. An important phase of play lies ahead.

After Harry Brook put down a sharp chance at gully to give KL Rahul a reprieve on 58, former England pacer Stuart Broad, speaking from the commentary box, offered a mix of humour and insight into the difficult conditions at Headingley.

바카라�I have more empathy for fielders dropping catches now that I am not playing and they are not coming off my bowling!바카라� Broad quipped, acknowledging how frustrating dropped catches can be for bowlers.

He went on to explain the challenges of fielding at the venue: 바카라�Headingley is a difficult viewing ground 바카라� you can lose the ball in the stands, and when the clouds are in, certain bits are a bit darker.바카라� Highlighting how fine the margins are, Broad added, 바카라�You only have to lose sight for 0.1 of a second and you get tense.바카라�

India head into the lunch break on Day 4 at 153/3, leading England by 159 runs, thanks to a composed partnership between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant. The duo added 61 crucial runs for the fourth wicket after the early dismissal of Shubman Gill, who chopped one onto his stumps off Brydon Carse for just 8.

Facing a probing spell of swing bowling from Carse and Chris Woakes under overcast skies, Pant initially looked uncertain, surviving a few nervy strokes and close shaves. However, alongside the ever-assured Rahul, he weathered the storm.

Rahul was the more fluent of the two, showcasing excellent judgement outside off and cashing in on anything loose to bring up his 18th Test fifty. He also benefited from a reprieve on 58, when Harry Brook spilled a sharp chance at gully.

India바카라�s lead is building steadily, and with this pair settled, they바카라�ll look to push ahead firmly in the post-lunch session. England, meanwhile, will rue the dropped chances and hope for quick breakthroughs to keep the game in the balance.

After a brief phase of composure, things are starting to look a little loose in the middle for India. KL Rahul, having looked largely assured, played a loose cut at a ball from Tongue that angled in, straightened and reared up unexpectedly, beating him comprehensively. At the other end, Rishabh Pant couldn바카라�t resist flirting with danger either, stepping out of his shell to attempt a flashy cut off Stokes, only managing a toe-ended single to deep third.

There바카라�s precedent though바카라�Pant had started the first innings with similar bravado before settling into a more disciplined rhythm. Meanwhile, Rahul had a nervy moment against Stokes, surprised by some extra bounce, with his tentative poke lobbing just short of Duckett at gully. India will need both batters to refocus quickly.

A big moment goes begging for England as Harry Brook puts down a sharp chance at gully, giving KL Rahul a life. The ball, short and wide outside off, was deliberately guided by Rahul but flew off the edge, uppishly, straight to Brook at head height. Though quick to react and getting both hands up in a reverse cup position, Brook failed to grasp it cleanly as the ball burst through his fingers. Ironically, Brook had his share of luck while batting, and now it's Rahul benefiting from a missed opportunity.

England struck early on Day 4 with Brydon Carse removing Shubman Gill, who chopped one onto his stumps. Since then, KL Rahul has been a picture of composure, carefully negotiating the swinging ball and reaching his 75th 50-plus score in international cricket. At the other end, Rishabh Pant has lived dangerously, playing a flurry of risky strokes but surviving 30 deliveries for his 17. Chris Woakes and Carse have bowled sharp, disciplined six-over spells each, creating pressure but managing just one wicket between them so far.

Plenty of drama unfolded in Leeds as Rishabh Pant attempted an audacious scoop but missed and tumbled over after the ball struck his pads. England appealed vociferously for LBW, but umpire Paul Reiffel remained unmoved. After a brief chat, Ben Stokes opted for the review.

The delivery from Carse was full, pitched outside off, and jagged back in as Pant shuffled across for his signature scoop. He missed, fell awkwardly, and looked in trouble바카라�only for UltraEdge to reveal a clear inside edge. The decision stayed with the umpire, and England lost a review, leaving a frustrated Stokes shaking his head in disbelief.

KL Rahul brings up a well-earned 18th Test half-century with a couple of hard-run runs. Facing a 144 kph full toss angled close to the off stump, he clipped it into the leg side without much timing. The fielder at mid-on gave chase to his right in the deep, allowing Rahul and his partner to come back for two. As he completed the second run, Rahul raised his bat to acknowledge the applause from the crowd, marking a composed and crucial fifty in testing conditions.

What a start to Day 4 for England! Brydon Carse strikes early to remove India captain Shubman Gill, who chops one back onto his stumps for just 8. It was a good length delivery outside off that jagged in slightly with a hint of uneven bounce. Gill, rooted to the crease and looking to guide it through third man, only managed an inside edge that kissed the off stump with just enough force to dislodge a bail. A massive breakthrough for England as the in-form Gill, who looked sublime in the first innings, departs early. Carse is ecstatic, and rightly so 바카라� momentum shifts quickly in this Test!

Day 4 gets underway in Leeds with all eyes on KL Rahul and Shubman Gill as they stride purposefully to the middle, ready to resume India's second innings. Rahul, unbeaten on 47, has looked in supreme touch, while Gill will aim to build on the platform laid late last evening. The atmosphere is charged as the umpires take their positions and Shoaib Bashir prepares to complete the 24th over with just one ball remaining. The sun is out, conditions are good, and the stage is set for another gripping chapter in this closely fought Test. Let바카라�s play!

As we head into Day 4, the Test remains delicately poised with no side in firm control. India weathered a tricky period late on Day 3 to close at 90/2, and they'll take heart from KL Rahul바카라�s composed unbeaten 47. He바카라�ll be key in converting that into a big score on a pitch that still has runs in it early but is expected to deteriorate through the day. With the sun beating down, expect increasing variable bounce and turn, especially as cracks widen and the surface dries out. A decisive day awaits, one that could shape the final outcome of this gripping contest.

The current temperature in Leeds is 15°C with 90% cloud cover. There's a 50% chance of rain later in the day. While the start of play is expected to be on time, passing showers could interrupt proceedings by evening. Don't expect a rain-less day.

Day 3 of the first Test between India and England at Headingley brought not just high-quality cricket but also a fiery on-field moment between Mohammed Siraj and England바카라�s Harry Brook that lit up the day바카라�s play. What Happened? - WATCH

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England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jamie Smith(w), Chris Woakes, Brydon Carse, Josh Tongue, Shoaib Bashir.

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

After posting a commendable 471 in their first innings, India returned to the field on Day 3 as England responded strongly with 465. The hosts then reduced India to 90/2 by stumps, keeping the first Test at Headingley finely poised. Check the IND Vs ENG 1st Test Day 3 Report here.

According to AccuWeather, play on Day 4 is expected to be mostly uninterrupted despite overcast conditions. However, there's a 40% chance of rain later in the evening in Leeds. Check the full weather report of IND Vs ENG, 1st Test Day 4 here.

The India Vs England first Test match will be televised live on the Sony Sports Network in India. The match will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website in India.