india beats england by 5 wickets in ranchi to take 3-1 lead in series
the indian cricket team continued their dominance over england, winning the fourth test match in ranchi by 5 wickets to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series.
after england were bowled out for 353 in their first innings, india responded with 307. england then set india a target of 192 runs, but the hosts chased it down with five wickets in hand to seal the victory.
there were several standout performers for india, including yashasvi jaiswal, rohit sharma, shubman gill, and dhruv jurel. jaiswal top-scored for india in the first innings with 78, while rohit sharma and gill made 50 and 91 respectively in the second innings. jurel, meanwhile, finished with an unbeaten 56 to help india over the line.
the indian bowlers also played a vital role in the victory, with ravindra jadeja, r. ashwin, kuldeep yadav, and akash deep all taking wickets. jadeja was the pick of the bowlers, finishing with figures of 7 for 112 in the match.
for their efforts, dhruv jurel was awarded the man of the match award.
the victory in ranchi was india’s third consecutive win in the series, and it puts them in a strong position to win the series 4-1. the fifth and final test match will be played in ahmedabad from march 4.
india’s dominance continues
india’s victory in ranchi was their third consecutive win in the series, and it continues their dominance over england in recent years. india have now won eight of their last nine test matches against england, and they have not lost a test series to england since 2012.
there are several reasons for india’s dominance over england. first, india have a strong batting line-up that is capable of scoring big runs in any conditions. second, india have a world-class spin attack that is capable of taking wickets on any surface. third, india have a strong fielding unit that takes their catches and saves their runs.
england’s woes continue
england’s defeat in ranchi was their fourth consecutive loss in the series, and it continues their poor run of form in test cricket. england have now lost 10 of their last 14 test matches, and they have not won a test series away from home since 2018.
there are several reasons for england’s poor run of form. first, england’s batting line-up is fragile and is prone to collapses. second, england’s bowling attack is not as strong as it once was, and they are struggling to take wickets on overseas pitches. third, england’s fielding unit is not as good as it once was, and they are making costly mistakes in the field.
looking ahead
the fifth and final test match of the series will be played in ahmedabad from march 4. india will be looking to win the match and complete a 4-1 series victory. england, meanwhile, will be looking to avoid a whitewash.
india are the clear favorites to win the fifth test match and the series. they have been the better team in all four matches so far, and they have the home advantage. england, on the other hand, have been struggling in recent years, and they have a poor record in india.
it is difficult to see how england can turn things around in the fifth test match. they need to find a way to score more runs, take more wickets, and field better. if they can do that, they may have a chance of winning the match. however, if they continue to play like they have been, india are likely to win the match and the series.
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