Shubman Gill's extraordinary batting performance, including scores of 161 and 269, has placed India in a commanding position against England, who have been set an improbable target of 608 runs. At the end of day four, England struggled at 72 for three, facing a daunting task to survive the final day. With Akash Deep’s impactful bowling, including Joe Root's wicket, England's optimism was waning. They must navigate a tough balance between aggression and caution to avoid chasing futile glory while attempting to bat out three sessions.
At stumps, the situation was bleak for England, with the scoreboard reading 72 for three from 16 overs after Akash Deep bowled Joe Root neck and crop.
Shubman Gill's earlier 161 followed his first innings 269, having racked up 427 for six declared before his seamers got to work.
England faced a challenging target of 608, leaving them requiring 536 runs to win on the final day of the Test.
Ben Stokes and his team have expressed confidence in their ability to chase any total but have an uphill battle ahead in this match.
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