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India's Pace Bowlers Tasked with Delivering Series-Clinching Win on Day 4
3 Aug
Summary
- India has one bowler less, making the first session crucial
- England chased 371 runs in the first Test, raising concerns for India
- Ashwin stresses fast bowlers must take wickets before tea on Day 4
As the 5th Test between India and England heads into the crucial fourth day, former all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on India's chances of securing a series-clinching victory. With England ending the third day at 50/1, needing 324 more runs to win, Ashwin highlighted the challenges facing the visitors.
Ashwin noted that India's one-bowler disadvantage compared to England would make the first session on Day 4 all the more important. He pointed out that England had previously chased down 371 runs in the first Test, which could be playing on India's mind. Ashwin stressed that if England can bat through the entire first session and score 100-120 runs, the game would start to lean in their favor.
To win the match, Ashwin asserted that India must bowl England out before tea on Day 4. He emphasized the vital roles that Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Akash Deep will have to play with the ball. The former cricketer believes this game will likely end on the fourth day, with the fast bowlers needing to do the majority of the damage for India.
Despite the competitive nature of the series, Ashwin acknowledged that a draw would be a justified result for the hard work India have put in throughout. However, he remains hopeful that the visitors can secure the series-clinching victory, provided their pace attack delivers in the crucial first session on Day 4.
