IND vs ENG: The 1st Test between India and England at Headingley is finely poised as we head into Day 4, with all to play for. After a dramatic see-saw of momentum swings across the first three days, both sides have shown glimpses of dominance but failed to fully capitalise - setting up a compelling "moving day."
India had a near-perfect Day 1, posting 471 runs on the back of centuries from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Rishabh Pant. But what should have been a platform for a match-defining total turned into a collapse, losing 7 wickets for 41 runs after being 430/3. That allowed England a way back into the match.

Despite Jasprit Bumrah's sensational five-wicket haul - making him the first Asian to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries - India were left to rue their sloppy fielding. Multiple catches went down, including three by Jaiswal, allowing England to close the gap. Harry Brook fell agonisingly short of a century on 99, while Ollie Pope reached three figures. England finished just 6 runs short of India's total, ending their first innings on 465.
India started their second innings cautiously and closed Day 3 on 90/2, with Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan dismissed. KL Rahul looked fluent at the crease, while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten, setting the stage for an absorbing fourth day.
Here's a breakdown of session times for Day 4 of the Headingley Test:
| Session | UK Time | IST Time |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Lunch Break | 1:00 PM - 1:40 PM | 5:30 PM - 6:10 PM |
| Session 2 | 1:40 PM - 3:40 PM | 6:10 PM - 8:10 PM |
| Tea Break | 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM | 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Session 3 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM |
With overcast conditions predicted and the match delicately balanced, Day 4 will be crucial. India's bowlers - particularly beyond Bumrah - will need to step up in the final innings if they are to force a result. Captain Shubman Gill faces a key test in managing his bowling resources smartly, especially with Prasidh Krishna proving expensive and Siraj struggling with consistency.
For now, it's game on at Headingley, with both teams eyeing a vital edge going into the penultimate day.