Thrilling Partnership Propels England in Fourth Test Against India

England's Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett forged a crucial 166-run opening stand against India, ending day two at 225-2 in the fourth test. Despite Rishabh Pant's valiant 54-run effort for India, England's Ben Stokes claimed significant wickets, setting up an exciting continuation in the series.

A spectacular 166-run partnership from openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett significantly bolstered England's stance in the ongoing fourth test against India. Finishing day two with a score of 225-2, England now lags by just 133 runs, signaling a promising position in the series.

India's Rishabh Pant delivered a courageous 54-run performance, despite battling an injury, helping India post 358 in their first innings. Pant's resilience came amid England captain Ben Stokes securing his first five-wicket haul in eight years, dealing critical blows to the Indian side.

Crawley and Duckett's rapid scoring laid a strong foundation for England, although both batsmen fell short of centuries with scores of 84 and 94 respectively. As the test match progresses, Joe Root and Ollie Pope aim to advance England's quest for victory in the series.

(With inputs from agencies.)