Day 4 of the ongoing Lord’s Test between India and England turned out to be a classic example of how Test cricket builds slowly before erupting into drama. After three days of closely fought cricket, the fourth day brought a total of 14 wickets, shaking up both dressing rooms and leaving the match wide open going into the final day.

The morning session started on a steady note, but things took a sharp turn after the first breakthrough. The pitch, which had behaved fairly predictably until now, suddenly started showing signs of uneven bounce. Bowlers from both teams took advantage of this, and what looked like a day of cautious batting soon became one of quick dismissals.

England’s middle-order collapsed under pressure from the Indian pace attack, with Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj leading the charge. In reply, India’s second innings didn’t fare much better as England’s bowlers, especially Chris Woakes and Mark Wood, responded with equal aggression.

The match is now perfectly balanced. India needs a few more runs on the board, while England will eye early wickets on Day 5. The tension on the field reflects how much is at stake — not just a match win, but momentum in the series.

Fans can expect a gripping final day. The Lord’s crowd will likely witness a finish that reminds everyone why Test cricket still holds its charm in the era of T20s.