[WATCH]- Jaiswal, Sudharsan Fall For Ducks As Woakes Puts England In Control

England’s star pacer Chris Woakes gave his side a dream start with the ball on Day 4 of the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Saturday, July 26. He struck twice in the very first over of India’s second innings, removing both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan for ducks in a wicket-maiden.

Jaiswal was dismissed for a four-ball duck, edging a full delivery angled in from around the wicket. The ball pitched on line and seamed away, catching the outside edge of his bat before being taken by Joe Root at first slip with a sharp one-handed catch.

Chris Woakes then dismissed Sai Sudharsan with a short ball outside off stump. The left-hander was uncertain whether to play or leave and hesitated at the last second. As he withdrew the bat, the ball caught the edge and flew to Harry Brook at second slip.

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England Dominate As India Collapse In 4th Test

England took firm control of the fourth Test with a strong batting display and early breakthroughs. They posted 669, led by centuries from Joe Root (150) and Ben Stokes (141), with key support from Duckett, Crawley, Pope, and Carse. By Lunch on Day 4, India were reeling at 1/2, still trailing by 310 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja was the most successful bowler for India, taking 4 wickets but at the cost of 143 runs in 37.1 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Washington Sundar also went for over 100 runs each while picking up two wickets apiece. Mohammed Siraj and debutant Anshul Kamboj chipped in with one wicket each, conceding 140 and 89 runs, respectively.

India, after being asked to bat first, posted a total of 358 in their first innings. Ben Stokes starred with the ball for England, claiming a five-wicket haul. The hosts currently lead the five-match series 2-1, having secured a 22-run win in the third Test at Lord’s. As a result, India need either a win or a draw in this match to keep the series alive.

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