Netizens react to KL Rahul and Rishabhpants’ Tons power India safely and England back to the ball | Headingley Test, Day 4
Day 4 of the Headingley Test India The driver’s seat is firmly built on an overnight lead thanks to the exquisite partnership between KL was satisfied and Rishab pants. The pair was crushed for calm and purpose England ‘A bowler under the sunny sky. Rahul’s composer century fixed the innings, and Pants fought back with flares, punishing the short but wide ones.
The 195 run stand on the fourth wicket was set to hit England from the game. But the sudden collapse caused by trained bowling Brydon car and Josh’s tongueIndia lost its final seven wickets with just 77 runs. From the position of total control, India came across 364, with England setting a target of 371. The hosts ended on 21/0 and watched the day with caution.
KL Rahul and Rishabh Pants Master class before the script collapse
Rahul and Pant showed contrasting glow with the bat in Headingley. The calm and classic Rahul was relentlessly strong on his back with his offside play. He nurtured his century with confident square cuts and celebrated with quiet strength. On the other end, pant mixing control with adventure, lofting Shoaib Bashir Slice two sixes easily through the UK field. His 118 came out of just 140 balls and was filled with bold stroke plays, especially with his fearless sweep and reverse hits. Together, the duo neutralised England’s attack on more than two sessions and changed the Test courtesy of India. Their 195 run position has been one of India’s most incredible overseas partnerships in recent years, boosting its lead by over 280.
England causes confusion as Indian tails fold quickly
The English bowler fought back with rage and accuracy after Pants’ fire opened the floodgates. Brydon carpreviously wicketless, quickly hit twice in a row, removing both Pants and Rahul with sharp delivery that had been low. India’s middle and lower ranks brought little resistance. Karun Nya Misreading a Chris Walks The ball was slow and offered a tame return catch. Shardul Thakur, Bumrah and Siraj fell into seven balls and were unable to deal with the offensive short pitch bowling of the tongue. From 333/4 India collapsed to 364. This left the collapse losing six wickets on 31 runs. The English bowlers harnessed both bounce and reverse swing under the subtly changing sky to stick with their plans with discipline. The host walked with momentum. Zack Crawley and Ben Duckett He then successfully played six tricky overs, pursuing England for 371, leaving him on 21/0.
Here’s how the netizens responded:
. @klhahu 🩵
– Kevin Petersen (@kp24) June 23, 2025
Two innings. 2nd century. A fearless heart. @rishabhpant17 pic.twitter.com/rupqjjdlnw
– Suniel Shetty (@sunielvshetty) June 23, 2025
The first Indian to win a century in each inning of the Test was Vijay Hazare against Australia in 1948. today, @rishabhpant17 It’s the latest to join a very special list. I can’t imagine two different players anymore.
-RajdeepSardesai (@sardesairajdeep) June 23, 2025
Special partnership has come at a special time, congratulations on both centuries @klhahu & @rishabhpant17 #klhahu #RISHABHPANT #indvseng pic.twitter.com/dz4oa0y0kc
-MunafPatel (@munafpa99881129) June 23, 2025
Fantastic from Pants… Absurd Test Match Batter @risabhant .. 100 very important for KL Rahul. That’s what you need. Test all sets.@klhahu @bcci
– Sourav Ganguly (@sganguly99) June 23, 2025
He has said for a year that Rahul’s best stage as a cricketer is ahead of him. I look forward to the next four years
-Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) June 23, 2025
What a big hit from Josh’s tongue! Over the centuries of KL Rahul & Rishabh Pant, four balls and somehow three wickets… England is still alive in this Test match! #engvind
-aatif nawaz (@aatifnawaz) June 23, 2025
350 runs. 10 wickets. All possible outcomes. Test the tweets of real winners of cricket.#engvind
– Nikil 🏏 (@criccrazyniks) June 23, 2025
First innings from 430-3 to 471-10
Two innings from 333-4 to 364-10All the hard work in the top 5 wasted to dominate the game
-arfan (@im__arfan) June 23, 2025
End of Day 4 – The stage is set on the last day of cracking! 🔥🏏
✅ England needs 350 runs
✅ India requires 10 wickets
✅Over 90 leftA thrilling finish awaits the heading! Can England pull off a record pursuit or can Indian bowlers rise up on the opportunity to seal their victory?
all… pic.twitter.com/3shpyhzi6n
-crickettimes.com (@crickettimeshq) June 23, 2025