By Kaif - Jul 17, 2025 02:35 PM
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IND vs ENG 4th Test: The ongoing 5-match Test series between India and England has now reached a decisive turn. Three matches have been played and hosts England are currently leading the series 2-1. Now the next and fourth Test match will be played from July 23 at the Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, where it will be a big challenge for Team India to win.
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After suffering a close defeat of 22 runs in the Lord's Test, the Indian team will now want to level the series by winning the fourth Test at all costs. However, for this, Team India, under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, will have to make clear improvements in both their strategy and performance. Consistency in batting and sharpness in bowling will be needed now more than ever.
| Total matches | 86 |
| Matches won batting first | 32 |
| Matches won bowling first | 17 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 331 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 275 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 226 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 169 |
| Highest total recorded | 656/8 (255.5 Ov) by AUS vs ENG |
| Lowest total recorded | 58/10 (21.4 Ov) by IND vs ENG |
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IND vs ENG 4th Test Pitch Report: Usually, the Old Trafford pitch is considered good for batsmen, where there is a uniform bounce and batsmen can play their shots easily. However, fast bowlers may get swing initially, especially with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch breaks up and spinners also start getting help.
The toss can play a very important role in Manchester. The team batting first here has won 32 matches, while the team chasing the target has won 17 matches.
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The Indian cricket team's Test performance at Manchester's Old Trafford ground has historically been challenging. As per the given statistics, India has played a total of 9 Test matches at this iconic ground but has failed to win a single one. Out of these 9 matches, England has won 4, while the remaining 5 matches have been draws. This record points to several possible factors that can affect India's performance.
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