WATCH: Rishabh Pant Throws His Bat Away To Square Leg Umpire in his Style

On Day 4 of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston, India resumed their second innings with a 244-run lead. KL Rahul and Karun Nair were the overnight batters. They began session 1 of Day 4 cautiously, while looking to accelerate. Rahul played a few classy strokes and reached his half-century.

However, the English pacers soon found their rhythm. Brydon Carse sent Karun Nair back to the pavilion. Nair never looked comfortable; however, he was dismissed for 26. Right after that, Josh Tongue bowled a striking delivery to dismiss Rahul. The ball hit the top of the middle stump while Rahul was dismissed for 55.

With both set batters back in the dressing room, the pressure now shifts to Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant. They walked in with a clear intent to build a big partnership. India will aim to set a massive target, likely over 450, as England had chased 350 in the first Test.
However, Rishabh Pant yet again added some drama to the game. In a funny moment, Pant lost grip of his bat while trying to play a big shot in the fourth ball of the 34th over. In a classic Rishabh Pant's style, the bat flew out of his hands but this time landed near the square leg umpire, almost hitting him.

On the other hand, the ball went straight to the keeper, but the sight of Pant’s bat flying across the field made everyone smile. Even Pant looked up at the sky and laughed at his own mistake.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Bat Throw During IND vs ENG 2nd Test

The crowd also loved the Rishabh Pant bat throw moment, as the commentators. The spectators were seen laughing and enjoying another moment, which only Rishabh Pant could do. Known for his unorthodox playing style, Pant is widely regarded for these moments, which make him a character when he is on the field.

Another Rishabh Pant Record

Rishabh Pant, apart from entertaining the crowd with his flying bat, also made history with the bat. He smashed a huge six off Josh Tongue. With this shot, Pant went past Ben Stokes to become the visiting batter with the most Test sixes in a single country. Previously, Stokes had hit 21 sixes in South Africa. Pant has now hit more than that in England.
Till now, both Pant and Gill have looked dominant at the crease throughout the series. They have rotated strikes well and punished the loose balls. The English bowlers, who have looked average for most of the match, struggled to break the partnership. The overcast conditions offered some help, with the ball swinging a bit.

India Going Strong at Edgbaston

India have gotten into this strong position thanks to their bowlers, especially Mohammed Siraj. He delivered a brilliant spell in England’s first innings, taking six wickets for just 70 runs. With Jasprit Bumrah rested, Siraj led the pace attack with fire and precision.
He started Day 3 with a bang, dismissing Joe Root and Ben Stokes in consecutive balls. England were reduced to 84/5 with Zak Crawley having already been dismissed late on Day 2.

England fought back thanks to a stunning 303-run partnership between Harry Brook and Jamie Smith. Brook scored 158 while Smith remained unbeaten on 184. But Siraj returned with the second new ball and cleaned up the tail. He dismissed Carse, Tongue, and Bashir to complete a memorable six-wicket haul.

As Day 4 progresses, India continues to build their lead. With rain expected later in the day, time could become a factor. India will need to declare at the right time to give their bowlers enough time to dismiss England on the final day.

Pant and Gill will be key for the visitors. If they stay at the crease for another session, India could easily register a target beyond England’s reach.
The mood in the Indian camp is positive. Their batters and bowlers have both performed well. Now, all eyes are on the weather and how soon India decides to declare.