Mon Jun 23 19:26:37 UTC 2025: **Headline: England Eye Dramatic Test Victory After India Collapse at Headingley**

**Leeds, England -** A stunning lower-order collapse by India has given England a glimmer of hope for a thrilling victory in the first Test at Headingley. India were all out for 364, setting England a target of 371 to win. At the close of play on day four, England were 21-0, with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett seeing out the final overs without incident.

The day began with India in a strong position, resuming at 90-2 with a lead of 96. However, the dismissal of captain Shubman Gill early in the session opened the door for England. A resilient 195-run partnership between Rishabh Pant (118) and KL Rahul (137) appeared to swing the momentum back in India’s favor, with both batsmen scoring centuries.

However, a late collapse triggered by England’s Josh Tongue, who took three wickets in four balls, saw India lose their last six wickets for just 31 runs. This opened the door for England. Despite a fiery spell from India’s Jasprit Bumrah, Crawley (12*) and Duckett (9*) remained solid at the crease.

Chasing 371 would be England’s second-highest successful Test run chase against India. While the odds are stacked against England, who have only lost one of 59 Tests when defending totals over 350, KL Rahul acknowledged the game is still very much alive.

“Someone’s got to win tomorrow; it will be an interesting day,” Rahul said. “Even if they get a big partnership, if we get a couple of wickets, we’ll be right in the game.”

All eyes will be on Headingley on Tuesday as England seek to pull off a remarkable victory and India look to defend their imposing total.

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