Sun Jul 13 14:40:00 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

India gained a slight advantage over England by Tea on Day 4 after a hard-fought session at Lord’s. England’s Joe Root and Ben Stokes built a 67-run partnership, but Washington Sundar’s two late wickets, including Root’s, swung the momentum. Earlier, India’s bowlers created opportunities, but England’s batsmen survived until Sundar’s intervention. England reached 175/6 at Tea, leading India by 175 runs, after scoring only 77 runs in 27 overs.

**News Article:**

**Sundar Strikes Late as India Edges Ahead at Tea on Day 4**

Lord’s, England – Washington Sundar’s late double strike tilted the scales slightly in India’s favor as England reached 175/6 at Tea on Day 4 of the ongoing Test match at Lord’s. England, who lead by 175 runs, endured a slow and grueling session where they added just 77 runs in 27 overs.

The session began with England at 98/4, facing relentless pressure from the Indian pace attack. Joe Root (40) and Ben Stokes (27*) dug in, forming a resilient 67-run partnership. However, after weathering some good spells, Root and Stokes faced the spin of Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja.

India’s bowlers had earlier created numerous chances, but were initially unable to capitalize. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj troubled the batsmen with pace and movement, while the spinners found increasing grip.

Washington Sundar, brought into the attack, made the crucial breakthroughs, bowling Root with a clever delivery as he attempted to sweep, and then dismissing Jamie Smith with a quicker one.

Earlier in the day, Mohammed Siraj claimed 2 wickets, after troubling England’s openers and successfully reviewing an LBW against Ollie Pope. Bumrah dismissed Ollie Pope also, and Nitish Reddy dismissed Zak Crawley.

At Tea, England still have a lot of work to do as their fate hangs in the balance.

**Brief scores:** England 387 & 175/6 (Joe Root 40, Ben Stokes 27*; Washington Sundar 2-13, Mohammed Siraj 2-31) lead India 387 by 175 runs.

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