John Campbell: (On registering his maiden Test century) I can’t really put it into words right now. Maybe tomorrow I’ll be able to describe it. We always spoke about it being a good batting track. As a batsman, once you get a start here, it becomes easier. I think I still went for my shots, it was just about being more selective. My shot selection was a lot clearer in this innings. I’ve always enjoyed playing the sweep. Thankfully, it worked well for me. (On reaching the hundred with a six) Before the ball, I saw him putting mid-on a little bit closer, so I thought, if it’s close enough for me, I’m going for it. (On his dismissal in the first innings) That was a freak of a catch. Honestly, I couldn’t have done anything different. I am just thankful I could come back in the second innings and make a big contribution for the team.
17:00 Local Time, 11:30 GMT, 17:00 IST: India find themselves in a commanding position at the end of Day 4 of the Delhi Test. It’s not often that a Test in Indian conditions goes the distance, but credit to John Campbell and Shai Hope for ensuring this one does. The duo extended their overnight stand with the same determination that defined their partnership on Day 3. Campbell brought up his maiden Test hundred, while Hope ended an eight-year wait for a century in the longest format. Their resistance kept India at bay in the morning session, before Jadeja trapped Campbell out lbw. Mohammed Siraj removed Shai Hope with the second new ball sparking a collapse of sorts. Kuldeep Yadav outfoxed the lower middle order, while Jasprit Bumrah cleaned up the tail despite the 10th wicket fight from Jayden Seales and Greaves. Set a modest 121 for victory, India’s chase began with early intent as Yashasvi Jaiswal attacked from the outset but fell to Warrican in the second over itself. From there, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan steadied the innings with calm assurance, ensuring no further setbacks as India closed in on what should be a routine win on Day 5. With just 58 runs needed and nine wickets in hand, India look well on course to wrap this up comfortably. See you tomorrow!
18
0 0 0 2 0 0 (2 runs)
IND 63-1
Sai Sudharsan
30(47)
KL Rahul
25(54)
Roston Chase
2-0-10-0
17.6
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, that shall be Stumps on Day 4! Floated on middle and leg, nudged towards short leg by Sai Sudharsan
17.5
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, rock solid with his front foot defence
17.4
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, 2 runs, flatter through the air on middle and leg, worked through backward square leg for a brace
17.3
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, worked towards mid-wicket by Sai Sudharsan
17.2
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, looks to defend, gets an outside edge that hits the keeper's pads
17.1
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, tossed up delivery around off, Sai Sudharsan pushes it to silly point
17
2 0 0 0 4 0 (6 runs)
IND 61-1
KL Rahul
25(54)
Sai Sudharsan
28(41)
Khary Pierre
6-0-24-0
16.6
Khary Pierre to Rahul, no run, blocked off the front foot
16.5
4
Khary Pierre to Rahul, FOUR, Rahul adding some crucial runs towards the end of the day. This was a tossed up delivery around middle and leg, Rahul flicks it into the pocket at mid-wicket for a boundary
16.4
Khary Pierre to Rahul, no run, played towards the off-side by Rahul
16.3
Khary Pierre to Rahul, no run, full and straight outside off, left alone
16.2
Khary Pierre to Rahul, no run, punched back to the bowler by Rahul
16.1
Khary Pierre to Rahul, 2 runs, flicked through mid-wicket by Rahul for a couple of runs
16
4 0 0 0 4 0 (8 runs)
IND 55-1
Sai Sudharsan
28(41)
KL Rahul
19(48)
Roston Chase
1-0-8-0
15.6
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, fraction short outside off, Sai Sudharsan cuts it towards backward point
15.5
4
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR, edged but safe! Looks to defend this off-break, ends up getting an outside edge that flies between slip and gully as it races away to the third man fence. The fielder at gully got his finger tips to it in fact
15.4
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, eased towards the fielder at slip by Sai
15.3
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, nudged towards the leg-side with a closed bat face by Sai Sudharsan
15.2
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, no run, tad short around off, keeps low as Sai Sudharsan knocks it down the pitch
15.1
4
Roston Chase to Sai Sudharsan, FOUR, 50 up for India as Sai Sudharsan drives this low full toss past the fielder at wide mid-off