AP Photo PTI 2021-03-04T14:39:03+05:30 Washington Sundar Removes Dangerous Ben Stokes, England 144 For 5 At Tea outlookindia.com 2021-03-04T14:44:18+05:30
Ben Stokes displayed the indefatigable side of his batsmanship in his 24th Test half-century but India did well enough to get breakthroughs at the right moments to leave England reeling at 144 for 5 at tea on the opening day of the fourth and final match on Thursday.
The track offered both turn and bounce but not as consistently, letting England middle-order, led by Stokes, to give a far better account of itself.
A bit more discretion would have put England in a better position but they would take this performance any day after the 112 and 81 in the third Test at the same venue.