Sai Sudharsan had another tough start in the series as he got out for a duck in the first over. He tried to leave a ball from Chris Woakes, but it bounced more than he expected and hit the bottom edge of his bat. The ball went straight to Harry Brook at second slip, who took an easy catch. It was a big setback for India early in the innings, with two wickets falling in the first five balls. Watch here: @englandcricket pic.twitter.com/MWfHmYXGxt — cricket videos (@RizwanStum60450) July 26, 2025 Sai Sudharsan was initially added to the playing XI for the first Test of the series but couldn't leave any impression and was removed for the subsequent two games. However, he was given another chance in the fourth Test and utilized it to the fullest by scoring an impressive half-century. His innings impressed a lot of people, as he displayed tremendous technique, composure, and the skill to play under pressure at the top level. It seemed that Sai had settled into his groove and was poised to establish himself in the side. But second inning, he was unable to reproduce that sort of performance and was sent packing for a duck in the first over itself. It was a sad way to end what could have been another solid innings by him. Also Read | Bumrah’s Pace Drop in Manchester Test: A Sign of Fatigue or Injury? Double Blow from Woakes Puts England on Top Early England came in to lunch in complete control after a fantasy start to the session. Chris Woakes struck twice in two deliveries, getting rid of both Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan even before India could muster a single run. The ball was turning plenty under cloudy conditions, and English pacers Woakes, Archer, Carse, and Stokes were exploiting it. It was a tough time for the Indian batsmen, with swing, bounce, and excellent movement doing every kind of mischief. Even if there was some sun break, England had Liam Dawson waiting in the wings to test the left-handers with spin. It was overall a session that belonged squarely to England, with India in jeopardy and with a huge task in hand.