Despite getting out for 191 in the first innings and conceding the lead of 99 India have comeback dramatically and won the Fourth test by a big margin. India's score in the second innings was crucial, they batted wonderfully. Specially coming back from behind and taking a lead of 367 runs was a monumental effort by the Indian batters. Almost everyone chipped in with the bat. Late batting order flourish helped India in putting the target of 368. The target was always going to be challenging but because the pitch was flat England were fancying their chances. England openers did a very good job by giving them a century run stand. England held fort before lunch but after lunch India were all over England. Jadeja used the rough well and got rid of Hamid. But the highlight of the last day was Bumrah's fiery spell. He bowled 6 overs in that spell and looked like getting a wicket on every ball. Eventually he ended the spell with 2 wickets, which were a treat to watch. After that Shrdul Thakur removed Joe Root and that was the final nail in the coffin for England. England didn't last long after the Tea Break and India w on by 157 runs. This is India's first win at the The Oval after 50 years, that is an achievement in itself. Kohli's leadership was spot on. India's batting and bowling fired at the right time. This is second time in the series that India have made a comeback to win the test match. All eyes on the last test at the Old Trafford.
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