India vs England 4th Test : After facing early setbacks with the dismissals of Duckett and Ollie Pope, England found themselves struggling at 47 for 2. However, Zak Crawley showed resilience and steadied the ship momentarily before departing at 57, leaving England in a precarious position. Despite the loss of crucial wickets at the begging of the stage, England managed to stabilize their innings, largely due to the remarkable partnership between Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow. Root, in particular, exhibited exceptional determination and skill, anchoring the innings with a magnificent unbeaten century. His resilient knock of 122 runs not only provided England with a solid foundation but also instilled confidence in the batting lineup. With contributions from Bairstow and other middle-order batsmen, England managed to recover from early setbacks and post a competitive total of 353 in their first innings
India vs England Day 1 4th Test Fall of Wickets
Root and Bairstow’s partnership was pivotal. It not only helped England reach a respectable score, but it also changed the momentum to their advantage. Root displayed his composure and class despite facing formidable bowling attack, showing impeccable shot selection and flawless techniques. Bairstow’s aggressive but calculated approach complemented Root’s innings perfectly. The partnership frustrated the Indian bowlers and gave England the impetus it needed to dominate proceedings. Root’s century was the cornerstone for England’s innings. It showed his ability to lead the team in difficult conditions and anchor the team. England’s 353 total in the first innings was largely due to the resilience, and determination, shown by Root, and Bairstow. This set up an exciting battle in the match.
Wicket | Batsman | Dismissal | Score | Overs |
1 | Duckett | b Akash Deep | 47 | 9.2 |
2 | Ollie Pope | c Dhruv Jurel b Akash Deep | 47 | 9.4 |
3 | Zak Crawley | b Akash Deep | 57 | 11.5 |
4 | Bairstow | lbw b Ashwin | 109 | 21.2 |
5 | Stokes | lbw b Ravindra Jadeja | 112 | 24.1 |
6 | Foakes | c Ravindra Jadeja b Siraj | 225 | 67.4 |
7 | Tom Hartley | b Siraj | 245 | 75.3 |
8 | Robinson | c Dhruv Jurel b Ravindra Jadeja | 347 | 102.1 |
9 | Shoaib Bashir | c Rajat Patidar b Ravindra Jadeja | 349 | 102.4 |
10 | James Anderson | lbw b Ravindra Jadeja | 353 | 104.5 |
This is more like the Joe Root we know. Can't keep such a class player quiet for long.
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 23, 2024
PS: Two 'scoops' of ice cream for Joe at stumps please 😉 Well played @root66 👏🏽 #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/yLiQQcqHoF
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India vs England 4th Test Day 1 Highlights
England vs India 4th Test Day 1 : The first day of the Ranchi Test match saw England put on a strong batting display, scoring 302 runs with 7 wickets lost. Joe Root led their innings with his ever-reliable century. Root’s 106-run knock was a crucial one that not only gave England to cross over 300 mark, and also set the tone of their innings from early losing wickets at 112/5 to 302/7 . He played with confidence, negotiating the Indian bowlers confidently and authoritatively. Ollie Robinson, who remained unbeaten and contributed 31 runs, played a vital role alongside Root. Robinson’s gritty inning towards the end of the day ensured England finished the match on a positive note. Root and Robinson’s partnership was a testament to England’s grit and determination, and laid a solid foundation for England’s score on the first day of the Ranchi test match.
India vs England 4th Test Day 1 Scorecard
Batter | Dismissal | Runs | 4’s | 6’s | SR |
Zak Crawley | b Akash Deep | 42 (42) | 6 | 1 | 100.00 |
Duckett | c Dhruv Jurel b Akash Deep | 11 (21) | 1 | 0 | 52.38 |
Ollie Pope | b Akash Deep | 0 (2) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Joe Root | Not out | 106* (226) | 9 | 0 | 44.53 |
Bairstow | lbw b Ashwin | 38 (35) | 4 | 1 | 108.57 |
Stokes (c) | lbw b Ravindra Jadeja | 36 (50) | 0 | 0 | 72.00 |
Foakes (wk) | cRavindra Jadeja b Siraj | 47 (126) | 4 | 1 | 37.30 |
Tom Hartley | b Siraj | 13 (26) | 1 | 1 | 50.00 |
Robinson | Notout | 31* (60) | 0 | 51.67 |
England Tour India 2024: India vs England Schedule
Date | Event | Time |
Jan 25-29 | India vs England 1st Test Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad England Won by 28runs | 9:30 AM |
Feb 02-6 | India vs England 2nd Test Venue: Visakhapatnam: Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, India won by 106 Runs | 9:30 AM |
Feb 15-19 | India vs England 3rd Test Venue: Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot India won by 434 Runs | 9:30 AM |
Feb 23-27 | India vs England 4th Test Venue at JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 9:30 AM |
Mar 07-11 | India vs England 5th Test Venue at Dharamsala: Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 9:30 AM |