The fourth act. It is the endpoint of a narrative where the protagonist conjures up all resources available in an attempt to overcome overwhelming adversities engulfing them.
For India, England has been a foe forged in hell. The gash inflicted in Hyderabad, where it bungled a 190-run lead, is still fresh in its mind. A spate of injuries and a few forced absences haven’t helped.
But, somehow, India heads to the fourth act, at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Friday, knowing that a win will all but behead the fire-breathing nemesis that is England.
FULL PREVIEW BY PRANAY RAJIV: Defining act of series looms as India eyes unassailable lead against England
Here are the head-to-head stats for India vs England in Tests:
IND vs ENG HEAD TO HEAD RECORD IN TESTS
Matches played: 134
India wins: 33
Drawn: 50
England wins: 51
Latest result: India won by 434 runs (Rajkot)
IND vs ENG: Highest and Lowest scores in Tests
IND (highest score) vs ENG: 759/7d in 190.4 overs (2016; Chennai)
IND (lowest score) vs ENG: 42 all-out in 17 overs (1974; Lord’s)
ENG (highest score) vs IND: 710/7d in 188.1 overs (2011; Birmingham)
ENG (lowest score) vs IND: 81 all-out in 30.4 overs (2021; Ahmedabad)
IND (highest individual score) vs ENG: Karun Nair - 303 (2016; Chennai)
IND (best bowling) vs ENG: Vinoo Mankad - 8/55 (1952; Chennai)
ENG (highest individual score) vs IND: Graham Gooch - 333 (1990; Lord’s)
ENG (best bowling) vs IND: Fred Trueman - 8/31 (1952; Manchester)
IND vs ENG HEAD TO HEAD RECORD IN INDIA
Matches played: 67
India wins: 24
Drawn: 28
England: 15
Latest result: India won by 434 runs (Rajkot)
Most Runs - IND v ENG Tests
| Player | Matches | Runs | Highest Score | Average | 100s |
| Joe Root | 28 | 2603 | 218 | 56.58 | 9 |
| Sachin Tendulkar | 32 | 2535 | 193 | 51.73 | 7 |
| Sunil Gavaskar | 38 | 2483 | 221 | 38.20 | 4 |
| Alaistar Cook | 30 | 2431 | 294 | 47.66 | 7 |
| Virat Kohli | 28 | 1991 | 235 | 42.36 | 5 |
Most Wickets - IND v ENG Tests
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | BBI |
| James Anderson | 37 | 145 | 25.35 | 5/20 |
| R. Ashwin | 22 | 99 | 29.28 | 6/55 |
| BS Chandrasekhar | 23 | 95 | 27.27 | 8/97 |
| Anil Kumble | 19 | 92 | 30.59 | 7/115 |
| Bishan Singh Bedi | 22 | 85 | 29.87 | 6/71 |
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