Mohammad Siraj looked dangerous for the sixth wicket on the opening day of the fourth test at Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex, dismissing Ben Foakes to end a threatening partnership of 113 runs.
Mohammad Siraj Shines as India Battles England in Fourth Test at Ranchi
On the first day of the match at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, Root and Ollie Robinson led England to 302/7 at stumps. Just when it appeared that India might defeat England in the evening session, Robinson made an important cameo.
Root hit a stunning century to keep England's batting hopes alive. England was in severe trouble before lunch, having lost half of their team for 112 runs, but by the end of the first day of the fourth test against India, they had 302 runs. Following Mohammad Siraj's departure, Ollie Robinson and Joe Root increased England's total. Ben Foakes and Tom Hartley put up a fight in the dying minutes. The Ranchi surface provided enough help to the Indian pace bowlers and spinners, making life difficult for spectators. The Indian bowlers got off to a strong start at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi, promptly capturing the wickets of Ollie Pope, Zak Crawley, and Ben Duckett while preventing England from dominating the scoring pace. Akash Deep made a fairytale debut, dismissing two batsmen in a single over and taking three wickets in his first test match.
Ben Stokes won the toss on Friday and chose to bat first at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi. While England had previously announced two changes to their playing eleven, India only made one, replacing Jasprit Bumrah with Akash Deep. If India defeats England in this match, they would win the series, while England will look to rebound from two straight losses.
