India Collapse in Dramatic Twist as Third Test Heads for Thrilling Finale

England Roar Back as Indian Batting Crumbles

The third Test between India and England has exploded into a classic, with India collapsing in their second innings, leaving the hosts with a golden chance to level the five-match series.

From a commanding position, India lost 7 wickets for 51 runs, throwing the game wide open going into the final day at Trent Bridge.

🏏 Day 4 Snapshot

💥 India’s Sudden Collapse

After starting Day 4 at 98/3, India were cruising with a lead of 132. But a stunning spell by England’s pacers—particularly Mark Wood and Ollie Robinson—turned the match on its head.

Key Dismissals:

• Virat Kohli (42) — edged to slip off Woakes

• Pant (5) — mistimed pull off Wood

• Ashwin (0) — trapped LBW first ball

🎯 England’s Chase: Nerves & Expectations

Needing 180 to win, England closed Day 4 at 33/0, with openers Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett surviving a tense 11 overs under lights.

📊 Momentum Tracker

🧠 Tactical Turning Points

• Swing Revival: Cloud cover helped England’s bowlers extract movement

• Reverse Psychology: Short-ball ploy surprised India’s lower order

• Fielding Brilliance: Joe Root’s diving catch removed Kohli at a crucial stage

🗣️ What They Said

“We gave it away in that middle session. But we believe in our bowlers.”
— Rohit Sharma

“180 is gettable, but we must respect the morning session.”
— Ben Stokes, England captain

🔮 Final Day Preview

• 🎯 England need 147 runs

• 🔥 India need 10 wickets

• 🌥️ Weather: Slight overcast, ideal for seamers

• ⚖️ Momentum: Slightly with England, but early wickets can flip it

🧾 Editor’s Verdict

The third Test has turned into a red-ball thriller—equal parts art and adrenaline. With just one session’s brilliance standing between victory and heartbreak, Trent Bridge is primed for one of the great finishes of this rivalry.

Who blinks first: India’s attack or England’s nerves? Day 5 will decide.