Ravindra Jadeja (4/67) and Akash Deep (3/83) emerged as the leading bowlers for India.
In the second innings of the fourth Test at JSCA International Stadium Complex against England, Rohit Sharma achieved a significant milestone, crossing the 4000-run mark in Test cricket on Sunday. Taking to the crease during the 192-run chase, Rohit, maintaining an unbeaten score of 24*, reached this noteworthy career achievement. Despite encountering challenges in converting starts throughout the ongoing series, Rohit has gathered 266 runs at an average of 38. Throughout 58 Tests, he has compiled a total of 4,003 runs, boasting an impressive average of 44.97, which includes 11 centuries and 16 fifties.
After the day’s play, India stood at 40/0, with Rohit Sharma (24) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (16) remaining unbeaten, requiring 152 runs to clinch a 3-1 series victory in the five-match series. The second innings for England witnessed a collapse, reaching a total of 145 runs. While Zak Crawley (60) and Jonny Bairstow (30) offered some resistance, the Indian spinners dominated, with Ravichandran Ashwin (5/51) and Kuldeep Yadav (4/22) securing all 10 wickets. England set India a target of 192 runs after gaining a lead of 191 runs.
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In the first innings, India posted 307 in response to England’s 353, with Yashasvi Jaiswal making a significant contribution. Despite facing challenges at 219/7, a crucial partnership between Dhruv Jurel (90) and Kuldeep (28) propelled India beyond the 300-run mark. Spinner Shoaib Bashir shone with a five-wicket haul (5/119), complemented by noteworthy performances from Tom Hartley (3/68) and James Anderson (2/48).
England’s first innings featured a comeback century by Joe Root (122*), supported by Ollie Robinson’s half-century (58) and contributions from Ben Foakes (47). Ravindra Jadeja (4/67) and Akash Deep (3/83) emerged as the leading bowlers for India.
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