{"id":101,"date":"2025-07-23T12:56:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/?p=101"},"modified":"2025-07-23T12:56:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:56:42","slug":"ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/","title":{"rendered":"IND vs ENG Live Score, 4th Test Match Day 1: KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal steer India to 78\/0 at Lunch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" src=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1-1536x865.png 1536w, https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/diamondexchh.com_-1.png 1640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 4th Test between IND vs ENG kicked off with a vibrant Day 1 in Ranchi, and it\u2019s safe to say that India have made a rock-solid start. With the hosts needing to bounce back strongly and push for a series win, openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal stood tall, steering India to a comfortable 78\/0 at lunch. The England bowlers, despite early movement and occasional bounce, found little reward for their effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun rose over the Jharkhand State Cricket Association Stadium, the air buzzed with anticipation. After a gripping contest in the previous Test matches, the series now delicately hangs in balance. With both teams eyeing a commanding position in the fourth game, India got off to just the kind of start they would\u2019ve hoped for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#The_Toss_and_the_Pitch\" >The Toss and the Pitch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#Rahuls_Calm_Return\" >Rahul\u2019s Calm Return<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#Jaiswals_Continued_Brilliance\" >Jaiswal\u2019s Continued Brilliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#Englands_Frustration_Grows\" >England\u2019s Frustration Grows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#A_Measured_Approach\" >A Measured Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#The_Road_Ahead\" >The Road Ahead<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/blogs\/ind-vs-eng-live-score-4th-test-match-day-1-kl-rahul-yashasvi-jaiswal-steer-india-to-78-0-at-lunch\/#IND_vs_ENG_4th_Test_Day_1_Lunch_Summary\" >IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1, Lunch Summary:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Toss_and_the_Pitch\"><\/span><strong>The Toss and the Pitch<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and elected to bowl first, citing early morning assistance and the potential moisture in the surface. The Ranchi pitch, known for being on the slower side but offering something early on, had a bit of grass that tempted the English pacers. India, meanwhile, brought back KL Rahul into the playing XI, hoping his experience would bring stability to the top order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/\"><strong>Diamondexch99<\/strong><\/a> is the best online betting website where you can bet on a variety of live games and earn a handsome amount through this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IND vs ENG opening session saw a tactical contest between bat and ball, but India emerged as clear winners in the morning battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rahuls_Calm_Return\"><\/span><strong>Rahul\u2019s Calm Return<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">KL Rahul, making a return to the side after missing the previous game due to a quad strain, looked assured right from the start. His footwork was precise, judgment outside off was immaculate, and his ability to find gaps kept the scoreboard ticking. It\u2019s the kind of stability India has missed in the top order recently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He played the England pacers \u2014 especially James Anderson and Ollie Robinson \u2014 with confidence. A couple of crisp boundaries through covers and a glorious flick through mid-wicket served as reminders of his class. Rahul looked determined to build a big innings and soak in the pressure, especially after England opted for a seam-heavy attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jaiswals_Continued_Brilliance\"><\/span><strong>Jaiswal\u2019s Continued Brilliance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other end, young sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal continued to dazzle. Having already made headlines with his double hundreds earlier in the series, Jaiswal walked out with confidence and flair. While Rahul played the anchor role, Jaiswal rotated strike with intent and was quick to latch onto anything loose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His ability to shift gears based on the bowler and the field setting was on display. Whether it was nudging the ball into gaps or driving on the up, Jaiswal\u2019s timing and placement looked top-notch. He brought up his half-century with a delicate punch past cover \u2014 a shot symbolic of the calm yet aggressive batsman he\u2019s blossoming into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As lunch approached, Jaiswal had already sent a strong message to England\u2019s bowlers that he was in it for the long haul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Englands_Frustration_Grows\"><\/span><strong>England\u2019s Frustration Grows<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite starting with a disciplined line and length, England\u2019s bowlers failed to create sustained pressure. Anderson looked the most threatening early on, beating the bat a couple of times, but the Indian openers didn\u2019t flinch. Ollie Robinson, making his return, struggled for rhythm and leaked runs at crucial moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spinner Tom Hartley was brought in by the 18th over, but with little assistance from the dry surface early on, his impact was minimal. Stokes rotated his bowlers and tried setting attacking fields, but Rahul and Jaiswal batted with remarkable discipline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest concern for England would be the lack of penetration in their bowling attack \u2014 an issue that\u2019s haunted them all series. With no breakthroughs before lunch, the pressure now shifts squarely onto them in the second session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/\"><strong>Diamondexch<\/strong><\/a> brings excitement to your fingertips with secure, fast, and fun online gaming\u2014where every play feels like a winning moment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Measured_Approach\"><\/span><strong>A Measured Approach<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What stood out in India\u2019s batting was their measured approach. There was no unnecessary aggression, no risky shots \u2014 just pure Test match discipline. They left balls well, defended with purpose, and capitalized on poor deliveries. It was textbook opening partnership material, something that has been missing in India\u2019s recent overseas and home Tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The duo added 78 runs without loss in the first session \u2014 a partnership that not only gave India a solid start but also took the sting out of the England bowlers. The fact that India didn\u2019t lose a single wicket in the first two hours of play is a psychological boost for the dressing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Road_Ahead\"><\/span><strong>The Road Ahead<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With two set batters and a platform laid, India will now look to consolidate in the second session. IND vs ENG pitch is expected to slow down as the day progresses, meaning batting could get easier if the moisture dries up. The key for India will be to bat long, wear down the English bowlers, and put up a total close to or beyond 400.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England, on the other hand, will be desperate for a breakthrough post-lunch. They may look towards Joe Root\u2019s off-spin for control or even bring in short-ball tactics to unsettle the rhythm. However, unless they find a way to pick early wickets, Day 1 could slip out of their control quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With players like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli (absent due to personal reasons), and Shreyas Iyer missing, India\u2019s top-order stability is vital. KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal have given the perfect start, and now it&#8217;s about converting this into a match-winning innings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IND_vs_ENG_4th_Test_Day_1_Lunch_Summary\"><\/span><strong>IND vs ENG 4th Test Day 1, Lunch Summary:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>India: 78\/0 in 25 overs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal<\/strong>: 45* (73 balls)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>KL Rahul<\/strong>: 31* (77 balls)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>James Anderson<\/strong>: 6-2-12-0<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ollie Robinson<\/strong>: 7-0-28-0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondexchh.com\/\"><strong>Diamond Exchange ID<\/strong><\/a> is essentially a personalized login or account created for access to the IND vs ENG platform\u2014a leading online sports betting and casino ecosystem designed especially for Indian users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India have taken a solid step forward on Day 1. The early foundation is set \u2014 now, it\u2019s about building. With a young, confident Jaiswal and a determined KL Rahul at the crease, the home team is poised to take control unless England pulls something special out of the bag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stay tuned for all live updates as the match unfolds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 4th Test between IND vs ENG kicked off with a vibrant Day 1 in Ranchi, and it\u2019s safe to say that India have made a rock-solid start. 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