This happened only 2 times in cricket history. (Photo- PTI)
Team India has lagged behind in the fourth match of the five -Test series being played at Old Trafford, Manchester. After three days of play, England have scored 544 runs losing seven wickets in their first innings. Due to which England has gained a strong lead of 186 runs over India. It is going to be very difficult for Team India to return from here. Because whenever India lost 150 or more runs in the first innings, its performance has not been special.
This happened only 2 times in cricket history
Losing a big lead in the first innings in Test cricket is challenging for any team, and the Indian cricket team has faced this situation many times. A total of 127 times in the history of Indian Test cricket has happened when India has lost 150 or more runs in the first innings. During this time, she has been able to win only 2 matches. At the same time, he had to face defeat in 93 matches. The remaining 32 matches have ended on a draw. These figures clearly show that it has been very difficult for India to return to India after losing a big lead in the first innings.
The pressure on the team increases after losing a lead of 150+ runs in the first innings. The opposing team is in a strong position. In such a situation, the Indian team will expect extraordinary performance from the bowlers and batsmen to return to the match. The fourth day of the game is going to be very important for Team India. He will have to finish England’s first innings as soon as possible and then a big score in his second innings will have to be scored on the board.
England in strong position
In this match, Team India batted first after losing the toss and scored 358 runs. In response, the England team has so far scored 544 runs at the loss of 7 wickets. During this, the route played for 150 runs. At the same time, captain Ben Stokes is unbeaten by scoring 77 runs. In such a situation, England’s eyes are going to be strengthened by further strengthening their edge.
