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India vs England Leeds Test: India has a lead of 96 runs. England would like to all out India as soon as possible, but Shubman Gill & Company would like to strengthen its grip today.
Shubman Gill
Highlights
- The fourth day of the first Test between India and England
- How far will Team India bring 96 runs lead
- Which strategy will England be able to encounter today?
New Delhi: The first Test being played between India and England in the headingley of Leeds has reached a thrilling turn. After three days of play, both teams have batting once. On the third day, India has also scored 90 runs in its second innings by losing two wickets in its second innings. His lead on England is 96 runs.
Shubman Gill and KL Rahul will have to bat restrained but positively. India would like to take its 96 -run lead to 250+. After the third day, the pitch has become a little easier, so it is necessary to rotate the strike and maintain the run rate so that the England bowlers remain under pressure and they do not get rhythm.
Leeds pitch can still give seam movement in the morning, especially if the sky is surrounded by clouds. Jasprit Bumrah will have to come with full aggression in the first session, like he did on the third day. Mohammad Siraj, famous Krishna and Shardul Thakur will have to maintain pressure continuously.
Initially, aggressive field will have to be installed. Especially for new batsmen. As soon as a partnership is formed, the field can be slightly defensive. Catching and slip fielding must be very cautious, leads often have soft dismissals. As the pitch breaks, bringing Ravindra Jadeja can be a good option.
Declaration and setting the match
If India has time, then India can play a declarming game. He can be called for batting by setting England out early by setting the lead of 200+. If the wickets do not fall, do not give India a chance to avoid follow-on by playing and long.
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Since February 2025, Network 18 served as Deputy News Editor in 18 group. A decade experience in journalism. As a reporter, witness to several national-international events. The beginning of a career with electronic media. Jagran New Media … Read more