India ended day three of the fourth Test against England on a promising note, reaching 40/0 in their pursuit of 192 runs for victory at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi. Captain Rohit Sharma showcased his prowess by capitalizing on the loose deliveries from Tom Hartley, contributing an unbeaten 24 runs, while Yashasvi Jaiswal remained solid on 16 not out. The duo's composed batting approach propelled India closer to victory, with 152 runs still needed to seal the series win.
Earlier in the day, India displayed resilience as they fought back from a challenging position, thanks to a crucial 76-run partnership between Dhruv Jurel and Kuldeep Yadav for the eighth wicket. Jurel, in only his second Test match, played a remarkable innings, scoring a brilliant 90 off 149 balls. Despite losing Kuldeep to James Anderson, Jurel's determined effort steered India towards a competitive total.
England, holding a first-innings lead of 46 runs, faced a daunting task against India's spin attack. Ravichandran Ashwin led the charge with a splendid five-wicket haul, supported ably by Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja's valuable contribution.
In the final session, England's batting lineup crumbled under the pressure, losing five wickets for just 25 runs in 21 overs. Ashwin's mastery with the ball was on display as he claimed crucial wickets, including the dismissal of James Anderson with a sharp return catch.
With India's bowlers dominating, Rohit and Jaiswal seized the opportunity to steer India towards victory, capitalizing on England's erratic bowling. With all wickets in hand, India stands in a commanding position to clinch the series in Ranchi.
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