London, July 13(HS): The Test match at Lord's between India and England has reached a critical juncture. After the fourth day's play, India has scored 58 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in their second innings, needing 135 runs to win with 6 wickets remaining. England's second innings ended on Day 3 at 192 runs, setting a target of 193 runs. India's start was shaky, with Yashasvi Jaiswal dismissed for a duck, Karun Nair scoring 14, and captain Shubman Gill contributing only 6 runs.

Nightwatchman Akashdeep fell to Ben Stokes after 10 balls. KL Rahul is unbeaten at 33 runs, bearing the responsibility along with Rishabh Pant. England's innings began at 2/0 on Day 4, but Indian bowlers excelled, dismissing them for 192 runs, with Joe Root as the top scorer at 40 runs. Washington Sundar was the standout bowler with four wickets, while Siraj and Bumrah took two each.

Controversy arose when Siraj collided with Duckett during a celebration. With the final day ahead, India must score 135 runs, with hopes resting on Rahul and key middle-order batsmen amid challenging pitch conditions.

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