Eng vs Ind: Fans respond as Sai Sudharsan leads India’s promising day 1 in India’s fourth day test
The contest defining the series started with high predictions England won India in the fourth Test, held at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 23, 2025. and India The stakes rose even further, chasing 1-2 at this legendary venue and looking for a first-ever victory. England We choose to bowl first under cloudy skies and offer a gentle pitch in the seams. Both teams made major changes to XI play and reinforced the story of key tests in this fascinating series.
A gritty knock against England under pressure from Sai Sudharsan
The spotlight belonged firmly Sai Sudarsanthe young southpaw entered the role of No. 3, amid a lot of uncertainty and after debuting early in the series. Sudarsan, who left after the collapse of India’s first wicket in 1994, hit with a fusion of patience and grit that betrayed his lack of experience. Faced with a relentless England attack in challenging situations, he calmed down and piloted the innings, compiling 61 of 151 balls.
His journey to the Maiden Test 50 was particularly meaningful, and it was the first time India’s No. 3 reached a milestone at Old Trafford since 1990, ending a long search for stability in this position in Sena (South Africa, UK, New Zealand, Australia) countries. The Southpaw skillfully absorbed the pressure, first consolidating the early wickets and then building a key partnership. Rishab pants For the fourth ticket gate. Sudarsan’s knock not only stabilized India, but also drew widespread praise from fans and experts who celebrated his temperament and discipline as a potential turning point in his test career.
Sudharsan supports opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (58) KL was satisfied (46) laying a solid foundation in the determined 94-run stands, negotiating new balls and annoyed the British bowlers in a disciplined way. Even after a reassuring start, there were moments of uneasiness. Especially when it comes to skippers Shubman Gill Lower cheaply, wicketkeeper batter pants were forced to retire the wound after exacerbating India’s concerns at 212/4 after a promising 37. Still, his determination to go to the middle order was floating in the innings.
England’s sustainability with the ball on the first day of the fourth test
In bowling-friendly circumstances, England’s offense continued to be investigated and India rarely ran easily. skipper Ben Stokes Leading from the front, it is memorable twice. With a short, short ball caught in excellent legs, including Sudalsan’s important breakthrough. Chris Walks and Liam Dawson Tip in with important wickets Jofra Archer and Brydon car Despite the fewer wickets, they often created opportunities with their pace and movement.
England has designed several key moments throughout the day. They broke the opening partnership just before lunch, picking up wickets in clusters after a long period of Indian resistance, and restraining run scoring with persistent discipline and suppression. His foot injury led Pants’ forced resignation to further tilt momentum, offering England a late-night opening for exploitation. but, Rabindra Jadaja (19*) Shardul Thakur (19*) hit the final over and after 83 over he took India to a relatively safe 264/4 with the stump.
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Here’s how the fans responded:
Sai Sudarsan writes his name in Test cricket. @bcci #saisuudharsan #indiacricket #engvind #crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/5eibc0ba2a
– the_cricket_web (@the_cricket_web) July 23, 2025
🇮🇳 Day 1 Stump, 4th Test, Manchester: India 264/4! Debuter Sai Sudalsan (61) shines brightly, Chardur (19*) holds Stokes (2/47). The drama of his pants injury is looming – will he hit the second day?
The rare TN Debutant overseas is supported by IPL & U19 forms. #engvind #TeamIndia #cricketupdates #cricket pic.twitter.com/uqxxbwttb– Gullycricket (@gullycricketin) July 23, 2025
Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan halted the Indian innings on their first day in Manchester. pic.twitter.com/vce5app4yv
– Shah Faisal Khan (@Shahfai65660968) July 23, 2025
Day 1 Stump: India 264 for 4.
Run away from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan#sowing #indvseng #indvstemdest #engvind #engvind pic.twitter.com/8v3fouztaz
-Prakhar Srivastava (@Prakharsri7) July 23, 2025
Day 1 Stump:
India 264 with first inking with Brillent Batting by Rahul, Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan.
They will need to score around 350-380 runs in the first innings. 🤞#indvseng #engvind pic.twitter.com/fataponcza
– Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy (@bgt2025) July 23, 2025
India 264 has four in the first innings and has good moves by KL Rahul, Yashas Vijaiswar and Saisu Darsan.
Rishabh Pant retired due to a nasty cleaning on his legs.
-Kashif (@cricstate) July 23, 2025
Zarazas 61 (151) by Si Future.
– He announced himself. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/keow5tghw4
-Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 23, 2025
Sai Sudalsan has arrived at Test Cricket. 🇮🇳👌 pic.twitter.com/hvhozrdqxx
– Johns. (@criccrazyjohns) July 23, 2025
– Droped after the first test match.
– Comeback in this test match.
– Score 61 (151) vs. England.
– Only the 100th century half-hundreds of this inning in India.Sai Sudarsan – The future of Indian cricket. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/zogadu6nda
-Tanuj (@imtanujsingh) July 23, 2025
115 will run in the final session #TeamIndia 264/4 will finish day 1 of the Manchester Test#engvind
Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/wshetjpkhi pic.twitter.com/hxuqamp1nd-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) July 23, 2025
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